Quality Operations Manager – EMEA (Hybrid)

Anixter International; Lichfield; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco seeks a Manager - Quality for the EMEA region, based in the UK with hybrid working from Lichfield. You will lead inspection and testing, ensure compliance with specs, and drive improvements across the Quality Management System. Strong financial and process analytics support growth and customer satisfaction.

Travel up to 50% may be required. The role requires a engineering degree (desirable), 5–8 years in quality, supervisory experience, and familiarity with LEAN, Six Sigma, ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (Engineering desirable)
• 5 - 8 years related work experience
• 5 - 8 years supervisory experience
• In-depth knowledge of quality control procedures and legal standards
• Strong attention to detail, observation, organizational and leadership skills
• Knowledge of mathematics, data analysis and statistical methods
• Ability to travel up to 50%
• Good to LEAN, Six Sigma, ISO certifications
• General Office – Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment.
• Driver – Work is generally performed in moving vehicle. Driving required for an extended period of time with frequent stops and starts.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute the Quality Management System
• Direct the activities of the quality department
• Manage a corrective action process to address quality issues including root cause identification and establishing corrective actions
• Lead communication with customers to resolve questions and define corrective actions
• Develop plans for the Quality Management System to expand and support business growth
• Report the performance of the operation using statistical processes
• Devise ways to continually improve the quality control process to ensure higher-quality goods
• Keep accurate documentation and performing statistical analysis
• Validates quality processes by establishing product specifications and quality attributes; measuring production; documenting evidence; determining operational and performance qualification; writing and updating quality assurance procedures

Skills

Quality Management

Leadership

Data Analysis

Statistical Methods

Travel 50%

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Engineering desirable)

Tools

LEAN

Six Sigma

ISO Certifications

Job description

Wesco seeks a Manager - Quality for the EMEA region, based in the UK with hybrid working from Lichfield. You will lead inspection and testing, ensure compliance with specs, and drive improvements across the Quality Management System. Strong financial and process analytics support growth and customer satisfaction.

Travel up to 50% may be required. The role requires a engineering degree (desirable), 5–8 years in quality, supervisory experience, and familiarity with LEAN, Six Sigma, ISO standards.