Jackie Kerr Recruitment - Engineering and Manufacturing
Head of Quality
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Head of Quality
Worcester
£80,000 to £100,000
Our client is looking for an experienced Head of Quality to lead and develop the quality function across a manufacturing business. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on driving quality standards, supplier performance, compliance, and continuous improvement across the organisation. Experience within a complex manufacturing environment such as aerospace, automotive or similar is highly desirable.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the company's quality strategy, promoting a culture of continuous improvement
- Lead, mentor and develop the Quality team to achieve business objectives
- Manage supplier quality performance, including supplier audits, scorecards, non-conformances and corrective actions
- Ensure products, processes and materials meet customer, regulatory and internal quality standards
- Oversee ISO compliance, quality systems, internal and external audits
- Lead root cause investigations using quality tools such as 8D, FMEA and CAPA
- Analyse quality KPIs and report on performance to senior management
- Work closely with Operations, Technical and Supply Chain teams to improve processes and product quality
- Drive customer satisfaction by supporting the resolution of quality issues and implementing preventative measures
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Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience in a Head of Quality, Quality Manager or Quality Director role within manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of supplier quality management and quality systems
- Experience managing ISO standards, audits and regulatory compliance
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence and develop high-performing teams
- Excellent root cause analysis and problem-solving skills using methodologies such as 8D and FMEA
- A continuous improvement mindset with experience using data and KPIs to drive business performance
- Experience within aerospace, automotive or another highly regulated manufacturing environment would be advantageous
- Six Sigma Black Belt and/or a relevant degree or professional qualification would be beneficial
Working Hours and Benefits
- Monday to Friday: 8am to 5pm
- 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Birthday off
- Private medical insurance
- Quarterly bonus scheme
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to Work and EV salary sacrifice schemes
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee wellbeing initiatives and on-site parking
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