JD Ross Energy
Quality Assurance Specialist
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Quality Manager - Greater Manchester
Ready to lead quality in a business where your impact is seen, valued and acted upon?
We're recruiting for an established UK manufacturing organization with over 50 years of industry experience and a reputation as a leading specialist in technical powder coatings and wet paint applications. Operating across critical sectors including Oil & Gas, Water, Infrastructure, Defence and Construction, the business plays a vital role in supporting some of the UK's most important projects.
Adding to its unique culture, the company is majority employee-owned, creating an environment where people are invested in the success of the organisation and empowered to make a difference.
As part of its continued growth and commitment to operational excellence, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quality Manager to report directly to the Head of H&SQE and take ownership of quality performance across the business.
The Role:
This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership position that combines strategic quality management with a strong presence on the shop floor.
You'll provide oversight of the organisation's ISO 9001 Quality Management System, lead quality improvement initiatives, and support the business on its journey towards ISO 18001 and ISO 45001 accreditation. Working closely with Quality Inspectors and production teams, you'll be instrumental in strengthening processes, driving compliance and embedding a culture of continuous improvement.
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This is an opportunity to join a business where quality is genuinely valued and where you'll have the autonomy to influence positive change at every level.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide senior oversight of day-to-day quality performance across all operational areas
- Lead, develop and continuously improve the ISO 9001 Quality Management System
- Support the organisation's progression towards ISO 18001 and ISO 45001 accreditation
- Lead internal audits and ensure effective management of non-conformances and corrective actions
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using data-driven insights and performance analysis
- Monitor and report on quality KPIs, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement
- Provide leadership, coaching and support to production teams to strengthen quality awareness
- Manage customer quality concerns and supplier-related issues effectively and professionally
- Work collaboratively with operational leaders to improve quality standards across the business
About You:
To succeed in this role, you'll be an experienced quality professional with a passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement.
You'll ideally have:
- Significant experience within a quality-focused role in a manufacturing environment
- Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
- Exposure to ISO 18001 and/or ISO 45001 standards
- Experience leading audits, managing non-conformances and conducting root cause analysis
- A proven track record of driving continuous improvement initiatives
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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What's on Offer?
- Permanent leadership role with significant influence across the business
- Opportunity to shape quality strategy and drive meaningful operational improvements
- A supportive, collaborative working environment
- Long-term career opportunities within a respected and well-established manufacturing organization
- The chance to join a unique employee-owned business where people genuinely have a stake in success
Why Apply?
This isn't a role where you'll simply maintain existing systems. It's a chance to shape the future of quality within a growing and highly respected manufacturing business.
If you're looking for a position where your expertise will be trusted, your ideas welcomed, and your impact visible across the organization, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and play a key role in driving quality excellence in a business built on expertise, innovation and employee ownership.
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