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Site Quality Manager
Location: Leeds Site – West Yorkshire
Contract Type: Permanent (Monthly Paid, 35 hours/week – Flexible Hours Occasionally Required)
Salary: Competitive Salary & Benefits Package
Verallia UK, one of Europe’s most prominent manufacturers of premium glass containers, produces high-quality glass packaging for leading global brands across industries such as spirits, food, and beverages. With a commitment to sustainability, glass is infinitely recyclable, making Verallia’s operations vital to modern and future-proof industries.
We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive individual to join our Quality Control Department as the Site Quality Manager at our West Yorkshire site in Leeds. Reporting to the Quality Director, this role requires expertise in managing and supervising quality standards, meeting regulatory compliance (ISO and BRC), and driving continuous improvement within manufacturing processes to ensure aligns both company and customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
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Leadership & Management:
- Oversee the Quality Control Department, including planning, people management, and performance development.
- Align department strategy with key customer needs and business objectives.
- Develop and implement processes to enhance operational efficiency and quality integrity.
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Quality & Compliance:
- Establish, maintain, and enforce quality specifications, methods, and control measures across manufacturing.
- Ensure compliance with ISO and BRC standards while minimising waste and redesign activity.
- Manage equipment control, approvals, and HSE systems, ensuring tools and infrastructure support quality goals.
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Process Improvement & Innovation:
- Implement quality control measures in all phases of production.
- Drive process refinements, KPI establishment, and new initiative launches.
- Steer Capex projects and relationships with third-party contract manufacturers.
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Customer & Stakeholder Relations:
- Maintain strong connections with internal teams, suppliers, and external customers.
- Represent quality goals to manufacturers and industry partners.
- Communicate clearly with regulatory bodies, ensuring compliance feedback is actioned.
Essential Requirements
- Leadership Presence: Demonstrated ability to guide a team, facilitate growth, and foster a high-performance culture.
- Conflict Resolution: Handle disputes and disagreements professionally while maintaining trust and collaboration.
- Technical Knowledge: Background in manufacturing quality control, ideally with experience in glass production or beverage industries.
- Quality Management Understanding: Familiarity with ISO accreditation (9001), BRCGS, and GDP principles is highly beneficial.
- Driving Improvement: Track KPIs, evaluate process efficiency, and implement changes to enhance performance.
- Strong IT Competency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for reporting, analytics, and presentations.
Additional Considerations
- While supervisory experience is preferable, we welcome candidates who excel in driving quality initiatives without traditional management backgrounds.
- A strong personality with a can-do attitude, initiative, autonomy, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Fluency in written and oral communication is required, with frequent interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
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Benefits & Perks
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Career Development: Opportunities to upskill, refine expertise, and thrive within a multi-million-pound enterprise.
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Stability & Growth: The chance to build a long-term career in a sustainable core industry with future-proof demand.
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Desirable Employee Benefits:
- Competitive pension scheme (with matching contributions from the company).
- A comprehensive death-in-service benefit for all staff, regardless of pension eligibility.
- Access to diverse health & wellbeing support, including:
- 24/7 support helpline
- Virtual GP services
- Second medical opinion
- Specialist cancer care access
- And more.
- Flexible holiday entitlement (minimum competitive provisions, with enhancement possible for successful candidates).
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Work Environment: The site features easy motorway access, private onsite parking, and proximity to Leeds—perfect for commuting flexibility.
How to Apply
Applications are welcomed through email or in writing. Please submit:
- A current CV
- A cover letter outlining:
- Your reasons for applying
- Relevant skills and qualifications
Apply by:
- Email: Verallia.uk.recruitment@verallia.com (Please do not use Sendif attachment service)
- OR via post to: Jessica Norris HR Officer Verallia UK 69 South Accommodation Road Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 1NQ
Note: Temporary IT restrictions prevent inboxing emails sent from iCloud. Write-to applications will still be received.
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