Job Description
Quest Search and Selection is looking for a Quality Assurance Manager to oversee product quality, supplier compliance, and risk mitigation for hardline, customer products.
This privately-owned business employs 1,500+ people across 70 UK locations and remains a leader in its field.
Key Responsibilities of this Quality Assurance Manager position:
* Lead product quality management, ensuring UK regulatory compliance for all hardline products.
* Ensure processes stay up-to-date with UK laws.
* Manage vendor relationships, ensuring SEDEX compliance and timely resolution of audit issues.
* Source high-quality vendors, negotiate contracts, and manage rebates.
* Work with testing labs, audit houses, third-party partners, and suppliers.
* Oversee QA/QC policies, product quality issues, recalls, and returns.
* Maintain product compliance, manage test certificates, and ensure safety data sheets.
* Lead ethical and environmental audits, maintaining due diligence.
Key requirements of this Quality Assurance Manager position -
1. 4-5+ years’ experience in quality/compliance roles.
2. Leadership experience managing a small team (2 reportees).
3. Experience with external agencies, vendors, and contract management.
4. Strong communication skills and knowled...