Job Title: Quality Manager
Location: Westerham, Kent
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum
Department: Quality (Single-person role)
We are seeking a proactive and highly skilled Quality Manager to take full ownership of our Quality Management System (QMS) in a standalone capacity. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone confident in managing all aspects of quality control, compliance, and continuous improvement, with a working knowledge of ISO 9001.
Key Responsibilities as a Quality Manager
* Maintain and continually improve the company’s ISO 9001 Quality Management System, ensuring compliance and readiness for audits.
* Act as the primary contact for all quality-related matters, including internal and external audits, certification bodies, and customer quality requirements.
* Develop, review, and update quality procedures, policies, and documentation.
* Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for non-conformances.
* Conduct internal audits and coordinate external audits.
* Monitor key quality metrics and present findings to management.
* Liaise closely with operations, engineering, and supply chain to maintain consistent product and service quality.
Skills & Experience Required as a Quality Manager
* Proven experience as a Quality Manager or Quality Engineer in a manufacturing/production environment.
* In-depth knowledge and practical application of ISO 9001:2015.
* Experience in running a QMS in a standalone capacity.
* Strong auditing skills (internal auditor qualification preferred).
* Excellent problem-solving skills, with experience in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
* Strong communication and influencing skills, able to work cross-functionally.
* Meticulous attention to detail and a proactive, self-sufficient approach.
If you have the technical expertise, self-motivation, and confidence to run a quality function independently, we’d love to hear from you. Contact Jemma at Orion Reading, for the Quality Manager opportunity.
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