Senior Quality Leader – Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

Hunter Selection; Dudley; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Death in Service

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Job summary

Hunter Selection is assisting a well-established manufacturing business in Dudley to appoint an experienced Quality Manager. You will lead quality, compliance and continuous improvement across a busy site, ensuring customer and regulatory requirements are met while driving performance.

You will manage the QMS, coordinate audits, lead cross-functional teams, analyse quality data and deliver measurable improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Quality Manager or QA leadership role within heavy engineering, manufacturing, casting, metals, automotive, aerospace, foundry or similar industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems, auditing and compliance standards.
• Experience leading continuous improvement and problem-solving activities.
• Ability to analyse quality data and drive measurable performance improvements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Quality Management System (QMS) and compliance framework.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using data, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Manage customer quality concerns, audits, and non-conformance processes.
• Lead and support quality teams across multiple departments and sites.
• Monitor quality performance, implement best practices, and promote a strong quality culture.

Skills

Quality leadership

Quality Management

Auditing

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Job description

Hunter Selection is assisting a well-established manufacturing business in Dudley to appoint an experienced Quality Manager. You will lead quality, compliance and continuous improvement across a busy site, ensuring customer and regulatory requirements are met while driving performance.

You will manage the QMS, coordinate audits, lead cross-functional teams, analyse quality data and deliver measurable improvements.