I'm supporting a well‑established, international manufacturing organisation in the search for a Quality Manager. This is a senior site‑based role with overall responsibility for quality assurance, compliance, and product integrity across a complex manufacturing operation.
Client Details
My client is a globally recognised manufacturer with a strong operational footprint and long‑term investment strategy. The business is known for its commitment to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and empowering site leadership teams to drive meaningful change.
Description
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop the site Quality function, including team performance, capability development, and succession planning
Own and maintain robust quality management systems, ensuring compliance with internal, customer, and regulatory requirements
Oversee quality control activities, laboratories, auditing programmes, and site assurance processes
Act as the site authority for product compliance, governance, and risk management
Drive a strong customer‑centric quality culture, including complaint management and continuous defect reduction
Lead quality improvement initiatives and manage quality‑related costs and performance metrics
Partner cross‑functionally to support continuous improvement, daily management, and operational excellence programmes
Interface with suppliers and external stakeholders to ensure compliance and performance expectations are met
Act as a visible leader across the site, promoting high standards, accountability, and best practice
Ideal Candidate
Profile
Ideal Candidate
Proven experience in a Quality leadership role within a manufacturing or regulated environment
Strong understanding of quality management systems, audits, and compliance frameworks
Experience driving quality performance, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction
Confident people leader with experience managing and developing teams
Analytical, structured, and comfortable operating at both strategic and hands‑on levels
Strong communicator with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation
Job Offer
Excellent salary and benefits