Quality Manager

Quality Manager

Location: Cannock

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum

Hours: Full Time, Permanent, Monday to Thursday 08:15–17:00; Friday 08:15–13:45

Office Based

Pertemps are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing business for an experienced Quality Manager to lead and develop the company's quality function.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven quality professional looking to play a key role within a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining quality standards, driving continuous improvement initiatives, managing audits, and ensuring compliance across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the company's Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with industry standards.

• Drive continuous improvement activities across manufacturing and operational processes.

• Manage internal and external audits and ensure any corrective actions are implemented effectively.

• Investigate non-conformances, customer complaints and quality-related issues, identifying root causes and implementing preventative measures.

• Monitor and analyse quality performance data, producing reports and recommendations for improvement.

• Work closely with production, engineering, purchasing and senior management teams to promote a culture of quality throughout the business.

• Develop and maintain quality procedures, policies and documentation.

• Manage supplier quality performance, carrying out supplier assessments and supporting improvement plans where required.

• Lead customer quality activities and provide support during customer visits and audits.

• Train and mentor employees on quality processes, standards and best practices.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in a Quality Manager, Quality Systems Manager or Senior Quality Engineer position within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

• Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems and quality standards.

• Experience conducting internal and external audits.

• Knowledge of quality tools and methodologies such as 8D, Root Cause Analysis, PPAP, FMEA, APQP or similar.

• Ability to analyse data and implement process improvements.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Strong leadership and people management experience.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality reporting systems.

Benefits

• Salary of £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience.

• Permanent, full-time position.

• 25 days holiday.

• Auto-enrolment pension scheme with 5% employer contribution.

• Life insurance cover of four times annual basic salary.

If you are an experienced Quality professional looking for your next challenge and would like to make a real impact within a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today through Pertemps Recruitment.