Senior Quality Assurance Manager - Manufacturing Excellence

TipTopJob; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension

Training & development

Supportive team

23 days annual leave

Job summary

Curtis Furniture Ltd in Leeds (LS10) is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead QA across manufacturing, uphold product standards and drive continuous improvement throughout the production process.

You will manage QA/QC activities, coordinate audits with suppliers, lead CAPA investigations, maintain SOPs, and collaborate with Production, Engineering and Supply Chain to resolve quality issues and deliver consistently high‑quality furniture for Hilton, Marriott and Radisson.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Quality Management role within a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel to local supplier sites as required.
• Experience managing supplier quality and conducting audits.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the Quality Management System in line with customer, regulatory, and company standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Quality Assurance team, promoting a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee quality assurance and quality control activities, ensuring all products meet required specifications and customer expectations.
• Conduct regular audits, inspections, and supplier assessments to ensure adherence to company and regulatory standards.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement effective corrective and preventative actions (CAPA).
• Maintain quality documentation and SOPs.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other departments to resolve quality issues and drive operational improvements.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Audits

CAPA

Supplier quality

Job description

Curtis Furniture Ltd in Leeds (LS10) is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead QA across manufacturing, uphold product standards and drive continuous improvement throughout the production process.

You will manage QA/QC activities, coordinate audits with suppliers, lead CAPA investigations, maintain SOPs, and collaborate with Production, Engineering and Supply Chain to resolve quality issues and deliver consistently high‑quality furniture for Hilton, Marriott and Radisson.