Halmer Group
Quality and Inspection Supervisor
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Inspection Supervisor
We are currently recruiting for an Inspection Supervisor to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Aldershot. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering a competitive salary. This is a temporary to permanent position.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced quality professional looking to take the next step into a supervisory position. You'll play a key role in protecting product quality, leading inspection activities across production, supporting ISO 9001 compliance, and supervising a small inspection team.
This is a hands-on position where you'll spend time on the production floor carrying out inspections whilst coaching and supporting colleagues. If you enjoy solving problems, maintaining high standards and driving continuous improvement, this could be the perfect opportunity.
About the Employer
Our client is a successful and continually growing manufacturer with an excellent reputation for producing high-quality branded products for customers throughout the UK and internationally. Quality sits at the heart of everything they do, making this a fantastic opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in quality systems, continuous improvement and employee development.
Key Responsibilities
- Carrying out scheduled and ad-hoc quality inspections throughout production
- Inspecting products against approved samples, artwork and production standards
- Identifying quality issues and implementing containment procedures
- Recording inspection findings and maintaining accurate quality documentation
- Supervising and supporting the Goods In Inspector and First Sign-Off Inspector
- Coaching and developing members of the inspection team
- Supporting ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 audits and maintaining audit readiness
- Managing inspection records, controlled documents and quality procedures
- Monitoring supplier quality and supporting corrective actions
- Reviewing customer returns and quality investigations
- Working closely with Production, Warehouse and Customer Service teams
- Driving continuous improvement across quality processes
- Supporting recruitment, training and competency assessments within the inspection team
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Requirements
- Previous experience within Quality Control, Inspection or Manufacturing
- Experience supervising or leading a small operational or quality team
- Strong understanding of quality inspection processes
- Experience working within ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Confident making evidence-based quality decisions
- Computer literate with experience using spreadsheets and electronic quality records
Desirable Requirements
- Experience within print, promotional merchandise or manufacturing
- Experience with NCRs, SCARs and supplier corrective actions
- Internal auditing experience
- Knowledge of AQL sampling
- Experience working with Pantone colour standards or print quality inspection
- Previous involvement in recruitment, training or staff development
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Skills and Qualities
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong leadership skills
- Calm and methodical approach
- Excellent organisational skills
- Analytical and evidence-led decision making
- Professional communication skills
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Team-focused attitude
Working Hours
- Monday to Friday
- Full-time permanent position
What's On Offer
- £35k - £40k pa DOP
- Permanent full-time role
- Long-term career progression
- Supportive management team
- Opportunity to lead a growing quality function
- Ongoing training and development
- Work with ISO 9001
- Collaborative working environment
- Opportunity to influence quality improvements across the business
How to Apply
This role is being recruited by Halmer Group on behalf of our client. To be considered, please submit your CV outlining your quality control, inspection or manufacturing experience together with your supervisory experience. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.
Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Do you have similar experience?
- Do you have supervisory experience?
- Do you have experience working with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 accredited systems?
- What is your current salary?
- What is your salary expectation?
- How much notice do you need to give?
- Do you have access to your own transport such as a car or motorbike?
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