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
1. Lead and develop the Quality function, embedding best practice across all areas.
2. Drive our ISO9001 journey from preparation through to certification and beyond.
3. Conduct internal audits and champion a culture of compliance, consistency, and improvement.
4. Pa...