Terry Parris Associates Ltd
Quality & CI Manager
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Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager
Location: Marden, Kent
Salary: £65k - £70k DOE per annum
Hours: Full time, permanent 39 hours per week (Mon to Fri (8.5 x 4, 5 x 1))
Lead Quality. Drive Continuous Improvement.
We're looking for an experienced Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager to lead quality standards and drive operational excellence within a busy manufacturing environment. This is an exciting opportunity to influence business-wide improvements, champion Lean methodologies and ensure products and processes meet the highest quality standards.
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- Lead the Quality Management System (ISO9001) and manage internal quality audits.
- Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and operational change projects.
- Manage quality performance across production and the supply chain.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions using tools such as 8D, DMAIC, and A3.
- Monitor KPIs, analyse data and provide quality updates to senior management.
- Work closely with Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain to deliver operational improvements.
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What We're Looking For
- HNC/HND or Degree in an Engineering discipline.
- 5+ years' manufacturing experience, including 3+ years in a quality leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of ISO9001 Quality Management Systems.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, VSM, APQP, and Continuous Improvement.
- Lead Auditor qualification and strong problem-solving skills.
- Six Sigma and Chartered Quality Professional status are advantageous.
If you're passionate about quality, continuous improvement, and leading positive change in manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
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