Location: Lancaster, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Overview
We are seeking a Quality Manager to join Midianet, a dynamic manufacturer. Reporting to the Managing Director, this role involves maintaining and improving our ISO9001 accredited Quality Management System (QMS) in a fast-paced, mixed-model manufacturing environment. The Quality Manager will lead a small team and drive a continuous improvement culture across the business by providing support, coaching, and training in quality principles and continuous improvement techniques.
Responsibilities
* Manage quality aspects within the business management system.
* Schedule and undertake internal audits.
* Collate, analyse, and present KPI results to the Operations Management team.
* Oversee the calibration of all measurement devices.
* Assist in reviewing and updating procedures to support the business management system.
* Lead workshops, projects, and investigations driven by COPQ & KPI outputs.
* Drive the continued effectiveness of root cause, corrective, and preventative actions around all non-conformance.
* Manage the Quality Engineer and any other nominated quality representatives.
* Support Incoming Quality Control processes.
* Facilitate audits from external regulatory bodies and third-party inspectors.
* Manage customer complaints and supplier corrective actions/improvements.
* Promote a quality culture across the business.
* Support the R&D and technical teams (FMEA).
Required Skills & Qualifications
* Internal auditing experience.
* Knowledge of problem-solving/continuous improvement processes.
* Understanding of applying Lean in a manufacturing environment.
* Excellent communication skills, essential for contact with employees, customers, and suppliers.
* Ability to lead and mentor a small quality team and associated departments.
* Self-motivated individual with the capability of identifying sustainable business improvements and ensuring effective implementation.
* Active promotion of good EH&S & Quality practices.
* Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, and Excel).
* MRP experience.
* Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines.
* Desirable: Recognised Quality Management Qualification and Certified lead auditor.
Benefits
* Competitive salary.
* Opportunities for professional growth and development.
* Supportive and dynamic work environment.
Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Manufacturing
* Industries: Manufacturing
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