Quality Lead Auditor / Quality Manager Full Time | Permanent | Up to £36,000 Benefits Matlock - DE4 5A Are you passionate about building a quality first culture? Do you thrive on turning systems and standards into real-world results? If youre ready to lead, influence, and make a lasting impact on a heritage British brand, this is your opportunity. At John Smedley, were renowned for craftsmanship, consistency, and care. As we move towards ISO9001 accreditation, were looking for a Quality Lead Auditor / Quality Manager to take ownership of our quality framework ensuring every product, process, and person reflects our uncompromising standards. This is a hybrid role that blends strategic thinking with hands-on leadership. Youll shape our systems, mentor our people, and keep us audit-ready every single day. From coaching production teams to leading internal audits and customer assurance reviews, youll be the guardian of quality and the driver of improvement. What Youll Do Lead and develop the Quality function, embedding best practice across all areas. Drive our ISO9001 journey from preparation through to certification and beyond. Conduct internal audits and champion a culture of compliance, consistency, and improvement. Partner with design, production, and customers to ensure every product meets our high standards. Use data and insight to identify issues, reduce waste, and improve performance. Be a visible, hands-on leader challenging, coaching, and inspiring others to deliver excellence. What Youll Bring Experience in quality management systems (ideally ISO9001). Proven auditing and process improvement expertise. A collaborative leadership style confident, clear, and customer-focused. The ability to balance detail with the bigger picture, influencing stakeholders at every level. A genuine passion for craftsmanship, sustainability, and continuous improvement. Why John Smedley? Were Britains oldest manufacturing brand proudly crafting premium knitwear in Derbyshire since 1784. Our commitment to quality runs deep: from the finest materials and meticulous processes to the people who make it happen. Youll join a close-knit team where tradition meets transformation, and where your expertise will shape the next chapter of our story. If youre ready to lead quality from the front and make a real difference in a heritage business with a modern mindset wed love to hear from you.