Overview
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.
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
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.
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