Supply Chain and Quality Manager

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

Job summary

A dynamic aerospace company in Derby is looking for a Supply Chain & Quality Manager to oversee supplier performance and quality actions. The ideal candidate should have a proven background in supply chain management, strong communication skills, and the ability to analyze performance data. This on-site position offers a competitive rate of £41.00/hr. Join a dynamic team driving excellence in aerospace manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply chain and quality management within aerospace, automotive, or heavy manufacturing.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and clear, proactive communication.
• Ability to analyse supplier performance data and deliver concise reporting.
• Practical expertise in problem solving and crisis/recovery management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor supplier performance, analyse capacity/load, and ensure production readiness for rate changes.
• Oversee transfer of work and design-change industrialisation activities with suppliers.
• Lead all quality actions: non-conformity resolution, corrective measures, concessions, and formal quality reviews.
• Implement and manage APQP and Supplier Quality Improvement Plans (SQIP) for robust prevention and continuous improvement.

Skills

Supply chain management

Quality management

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Job description

Supply Chain & Quality Manager - Aerospace (On-site)

Contract: 12 months+
Location: Derby
Rate: £41.00/hr

Why join?

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a hands-on leadership role within a dynamic aerospace environment, working directly within a multi-disciplinary team. You'll collaborate closely with manufacturing and supplier partners, driving supply chain excellence and ensuring world-class product quality across industrialisation and production phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor supplier performance, analyse capacity/load, and ensure production readiness for rate changes.
• Oversee transfer of work and design-change industrialisation activities with suppliers.
• Lead all quality actions: non-conformity resolution, corrective measures, concessions, and formal quality reviews (SARI/QSR).
• Implement and manage APQP and Supplier Quality Improvement Plans (SQIP) for robust prevention and continuous improvement.

What you'll bring

• Proven experience in supply chain and quality management within aerospace, automotive, or heavy manufacturing.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and clear, proactive communication.
• Ability to analyse supplier performance data and deliver concise reporting.
• Practical expertise in problem solving and crisis/recovery management.

How to Apply

If you're ready to take on this challenge, please send your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting your fit for the Supply Chain & Quality Manager role to: