Supply Chain and Quality Manager

Carbon60; Derby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Derby is seeking an experienced Supply Chain and Quality Manager to ensure efficiency and quality assurance across operations. The ideal candidate has a strong background in aerospace or manufacturing and exceptional problem-solving skills. This role offers competitive pay, 35 hours/week on-site, and no travel required as part of the job.

Benefits

Paid overtime available

Qualifications

• Strong background in aerospace, manufacturing, or automotive industries.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience in crisis management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor supplier performance.
• Drive non-conformity eradication.
• Identify and assess risks.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Project management

Job description

Overview

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Role

Job Title: Supply Chain and Quality Manager
Location: Derby (onsite requirement)
Contract Duration: Until 31st December 2026
Rate: £41.00/hour (Umbrella) | £30.64/hour (PAYE)
Security Clearance: BPSS+ required
Working Hours: 35 hours/week (4.5 days, flexible between 7am-7pm)

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Supply Chain and Quality Manager to join a high-performing team at a leading engineering and manufacturing facility in Derby. This role is critical to ensuring supply chain efficiency, quality assurance, and risk mitigation across complex industrial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supply Chain Management
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct load/capacity analysis
• Manage rate readiness and transfer of work
• Oversee supply chain intelligence and design change industrialisation

• Quality Management
• Drive non-conformity eradication (Events / SARI / QSR / Concessions)
• Implement APQP and SQIP for quality improvement

Risk Management

• Identify and assess risks
• Define and execute mitigation plans
• Lead governance activities

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong background in aerospace, manufacturing, or automotive industries
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Skilled in data analysis and reporting
• Practical problem-solving and crisis management abilities
• Project management experience is highly desirable
• Understanding of safety and quality topics

Additional Information

• No travel required
• One-stage interview process (likely onsite)
• IR35: Off-payroll working rules apply
• Paid overtime available beyond 35 hours/week

If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in a fast-paced industrial environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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