Supply Chain and Quality Manager

Certain Advantage Careers; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major aerospace organization is seeking a Supply Chain & Quality Manager to support operational performance and quality governance at a key facility in Derby. The ideal candidate will have experience in large aerospace environments, ensuring supplier performance, conducting assessments, and managing supply chain challenges. This role involves working closely with stakeholders in a dynamic, hands-on setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain management within aerospace or engineering sectors.
• Strong communication skills to engage with stakeholders.
• Ability to solve problems and oversee operations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Monitor supplier performance for delivery and quality.
• Conduct load and capacity assessments.
• Manage supply chain intelligence and escalation.

Skills

Supplier performance monitoring

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Operational oversight

Job description

Supply Chain & Quality Manager

Derby, Derbyshire

12 Month contract

Rates: Negotiable (DOE)

Hours: 35 per week, worked across 4.5 days (between 7am7pm)

The Opportunity

A major aerospace organisation is seeking an experienced Supply Chain & Quality Manager to join its team onsite at a key engine‑manufacturing facility in Derby. This is a hands‑on, delivery‑focused position supporting operational performance, supply chain robustness, and quality governance across a complex, fast‑moving industrial environment.

This role is ideal for someone who has previously worked within large aerospace or engineering environments and thrives in stakeholder‑rich settings where communication, problem‑solving, and operational oversight are essential.

Key Responsibilities Supply Chain Management

• Monitor supplier performance to ensure delivery, quality, and operational commitments are met.
• Conduct load and capacity assessments to identify constraints.
• Lead rate readiness and industrial maturity reviews.
• Manage supply chain intelligence and escalation when required.
• Oversee transfer‑of‑work activities and industrialisation linked to design changes.

Quality Management

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