Head of quality

Head of Quality 

Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 per annum

Location: Haddenham, Onsite (5 days per week)

Job Type: Permanent 

Head of Quality – Manufacturing

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Quality to join a growing manufacturing organisation at a pivotal stage of its development.

This role will suit a proactive and hands-on Quality professional who enjoys building structure, implementing processes, and driving a culture of quality excellence across a business. You will have the opportunity to shape the Quality function, influence company-wide improvements, and play a key role in the successful implementation and maintenance of an accredited AS9100 Quality Management System.

Reporting into senior leadership, you will lead a small but dedicated Quality team and act as the company's appointed Quality Manager, ensuring compliance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence throughout the organisation.

Key Responsibilities for the selected Head of Quality

Lead, develop, and mentor a team of Quality Inspectors, Quality Technicians, and the Quality Compliance Manager.
Take ownership of the company's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with AS9100 standards.
Drive company-wide quality initiatives and work collaboratively with key stakeholders to implement and maintain an accredited AS9100 QMS.
Develop, update, and maintain documented quality procedures, policies, and processes.
Plan, conduct, and oversee internal audits, supplier audits, and customer audits.
Manage supplier approval processes, supplier evaluations, and supplier non-conformance activities.
Ensure robust corrective and preventive actions are implemented and effectively managed across the supply chain.
Lead root cause investigations and continuous improvement activities to enhance product quality and operational performance.
Create and deliver quality training programmes to employees across multiple departments.
Support production teams in resolving quality concerns and implementing sustainable improvements.
Monitor quality performance metrics and provide regular reports and recommendations to senior management.
Promote a culture of quality, compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the business. The appointed Head of Quality will meet the following key requirements for the position;

Previous experience in a Head of Quality, Quality Manager, or Senior Quality Leadership position within a manufacturing environment.
Strong working knowledge and hands-on experience with AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
Experience implementing, maintaining, and improving accredited quality systems.
Proven leadership experience managing and developing quality teams.
Strong auditing experience, including internal, supplier, and customer audits.
Experience managing supplier quality, non-conformance investigations, and corrective action programmes.
Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the business.
A continuous improvement mindset with a practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving. If you are passionate about quality, enjoy implementing robust systems, and want to make a tangible impact within a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you