Quality Manager - £55,000 - £65,000 - Manufacturing - Witham A leading UK-based manufacturer of specialist safety and control systems is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead its Quality Assurance function. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on management, ensuring the organisation remains compliant, drives operational excellence, and continuously improves its systems and processes. Key responsibilities: Manage and develop the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring policies and processes remain current and effective Lead internal audits, train others in audit processes, and maintain the audit schedule Act as signatory for Declarations of Conformity under the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) Liaise with notified bodies, certification authorities, and external auditors Oversee ISO certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, F-Gas) and ensure regulatory compliance Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement using tools such as FMEA, Ishikawa, 8D, and Pareto analysis Support client tenders and PQQ submissions with detailed, high-standard responses Collaborate with operations, engineering, and senior management to ensure quality objectives are met Promote sustainability initiatives and maintain environmental management systems About You: Extensive experience in a senior Quality Management role, ideally within manufacturing or safety-critical industries Strong knowledge of ISO frameworks, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and TQM Proven ability to influence, lead change, and manage cross-functional teams ERP/Quality systems experience (SAP, SAGE, NetSuite, or similar) Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to represent the business to clients, suppliers, and certification bodies Relevant degree preferred, NEBOSH qualifications advantageous This is a senior opportunity where you will have full ownership of the quality function, ensuring compliance while helping the business maintain its reputation for excellence. Benefits: Company pension Life assurance scheme Health & wellbeing programme Company events If you're a Quality Manager who is passionate about quality leadership and wants to make a lasting impact within a growing, innovative manufacturer, I'd love to hear from you. Tier1