Supply and Quality Manager

Belcan; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider is seeking a Supply Chain and Quality Manager to oversee supply chain and quality activities within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has a background in aerospace, automotive, or manufacturing and possesses strong communication skills. Responsibilities include monitoring supplier performance and leading quality initiatives. This is an onsite position in Derby, offering a flexible schedule and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Background in aerospace, automotive, or manufacturing.
• Prior experience with safety and quality topics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor supplier performance and readiness.
• Manage design changes and work transfers.
• Lead quality initiatives including non-conformance resolution and APQP.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks.
• Support project and crisis recovery management.

Skills

Strong stakeholder management skills

Proficient in data analysis and reporting

Practical problem-solving

Project management capabilities

Experience in supply chain

Job description

Supply Chain and Quality Manager

Location: Onsite in Derby

Contract Duration: Until 31/12/2026 (with potential extension)

Hours: 35 per week (4.5 days, flexible between 7am-7pm)

Rate: £41/hour (Umbrella) | £30.64/hour (PAYE)

Inside IR35

Role Overview

This position involves managing supply chain and quality activities within a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for supplier performance, capacity planning, risk mitigation, and quality assurance. The role requires strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to drive continuous improvement across operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor supplier performance and readiness
• Manage design changes and work transfers
• Lead quality initiatives including non-conformance resolution and APQP
• Identify and mitigate operational risks
• Support project and crisis recovery management

Requirements

• Background in aerospace, automotive, or manufacturing
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in supply chain, manufacturing engineering, and quality
• Proficient in data analysis and reporting
• Practical problem-solving and project management capabilities
• Prior experience with safety and quality topics preferred