Do you love all things Quality Control related? Are you ready to take the lead on quality, not just maintain it? Do you thrive in hands-on environments where your ideas turn into real improvements? We’re working with a well-established manufacturer in North Manchester known for engineering niche products for the military, medical and sport & leisure industries. With significant recent investment into the plant, it is a great time to join the business to make a real impact as they focus on future development. They’re now on the hunt for a Quality Manager to join their team. Whilst you’ll enjoy a ‘hands on’ role you’ll also bring structure, drive continuous improvement and build a stronger, smarter quality process from the ground up. What you’ll get * Salary £35-40K * 31 days holiday (inc stats) * Company pension contribution * Early Friday finish About You * You’ll have a strong background in Quality whether than be as a Senior Quality Technician, Quality Team Leader or Manager * You’ll have a manufacturing background, ideally within textiles or chemicals * You’ll be systems savvy and used to reporting * You’ll stay calm under pressure and be happy working independently * It goes without saying that you’ll be a real people person; friendly, down-to-earth, and a strong team player * You’re proud of your standards and not afraid to own them About the Role * As the Quality Manager, you’ll be managing and issuing manufacturing specs and instructions * Overseeing daily QC across production and inspection * Leading internal audits and ISO 9001 compliance * Maintaining environmental and operational reporting for external partners * Risk assessment and reporting * Supporting lab testing and reporting on technical trials * Creating clear, practical systems and procedures and rolling out to the wider team * Driving a culture of quality across the site About the company * This business has a great heritage; part of a group of companies developing niche manufactured products across the globe * The team is professional, passionate and genuinely supportive, with plenty of laughs along the way. * It’s a down to earth team, with a friendly culture with opportunities to grow, develop, and make a real mark