Quality Team Leader

First Base; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Bridgwater is seeking an experienced Quality Team Lead to oversee quality assurance processes and manage a team of professionals. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements and drive continuous improvement. Key skills include leadership, quality assurance experience, and familiarity with ISO standards.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing and leading a team.
• Background in a quality role within a manufacturing environment.
• Auditing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop Quality Engineers, Technicians and Operatives.
• Drive a culture of quality and continuous improvement across the business.
• Monitor and report on key quality metrics and team performance.

Skills

Leadership

Quality assurance

Communication

Data analysis

Continuous improvement

Education

Higher National Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Six Sigma

Lean

FMEA

SPC

Job description

Summary of the role

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Quality Team Lead to oversee quality assurance processes and manage a team of quality professionals. The successful candidate will ensure products and services meet customer and regulatory requirements, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Location and Hours

Location: Bridgwater
Hours: Full time, day shift hours (early finish on Friday)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience plus a range of excellent benefits

Key Responsibilities of a Quality Team Lead

• Lead, mentor and develop Quality Engineers, Technicians and Operatives.
• Drive a culture of quality and continuous improvement across the business.
• Monitor and report on key quality metrics and team performance.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards, customer requirements and regulatory guidelines.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Collaborate with production, engineering and supply chain teams.
• Facilitate internal, customer and regulatory audits and manage follow-up actions.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation including SOPs, work instructions and inspection plans.
• Lead and manage projects as required.

Key Skills and Experience of a Quality Team Lead

• Proven experience managing and leading a team.
• Background in a quality role within a manufacturing environment.
• Higher National Diploma or equivalent.
• Auditing experience.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to coach and mentor.
• Results-driven, data-focused approach with a track record in continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong technical and analytical abilities, including use of quality tools and methodologies (e.g. Six Sigma, Lean, FMEA, SPC).
• Experience with quality management systems and ISO standards (e.g. ISO 9001, AS 9100, IATF 16949).
• Proficient in conducting internal and supplier audits.