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Quality Manager

Portsmouth Permanent £50,000 - £57,000 per year View Job Description
A Quality Manager position perfect for a QC/Quality Engineer/Quality Technician to step into their first Manager role within my client a market-leading manufacturer that produces life-saving, safety-critical products that are integral to some of the world's most iconic buildings. After double digit growth year on year, they need to create a solid Quality foundation from the ground up.
  • Opportunity to step into a manager level position for the first time
  • Learn from industry veterans in the quality space

About Our Client

This market-leading manufacturer produces life-saving, safety-critical products that are integral to some of the world's most iconic buildings. Experiencing double-digit growth year-over-year, they are now embarking on an exciting journey to build scale-able systems, enhance processes, and develop a culture where quality and operational excellence are at the heart of every action.

Job Description

  • Develop and lead the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with ISO9001 and other industry standards.
  • Drive cultural transformation by coaching and mentoring teams, embedding quality principles across all levels.
  • Lead root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
  • Oversee internal and external audits, ensuring best practices and regulatory compliance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, reduce defects, and enhance product reliability.
  • Utilise data analysis to identify trends, prioritise improvements, and communicate performance metrics to leadership.

The Successful Applicant

A QC/ Quality Engineer/Quality Technician looking to step into their first Manager position.

  • Proven experience in relevant Quality role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
  • Energy and influencing ability demonstrated with strong gravitas to show you can step into a Managerial position
  • Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive solutions.
  • Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and related standards.
  • Demonstrated success in driving continuous improvement initiatives, preferably with Lean or Six Sigma certification.

    Desirable

  • Experience in bespoke, engineer-to-order manufacturing or construction.
  • ERP system implementation experience.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to step up into a manager position with guidance from industry leaders in the space.
  • Opportunity to build the Quality function from the ground up with the support of senior leaders in the business.
  • Shape and influence a cultural transformation with high visibility and long-term impact.
  • Enjoy growth opportunities as the business scales its international footprint.



Package & Benefits

  • Competitive salary.
  • 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Pension scheme and other flexible benefits.
Contact
Emma Adams
Quote job ref
JN-012025-6629335
Phone number
+44 207 269 2119

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Quality, Technical
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Portsmouth
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Emma Adams
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2119
Job reference
JN-012025-6629335