Adecco
Quality Manager
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Are you passionate about driving quality excellence and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment?
Our client, an innovative and forward-thinking organisation with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional solutions and embracing new ideas, technologies, and ways of working, is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to join their growing team.
This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the quality function within a well-established and respected organisation. As Quality Manager, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining high standards, enhancing processes, and driving a culture of continuous improvement across the business.
Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will have the opportunity to influence strategic quality initiatives, champion best practices, and ensure products and processes consistently meet customer and industry expectations.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership
- Manage, mentor, and coach a team of Quality Engineers and Technicians.
- Develop and maintain internal standards and procedures to ensure compliance and quality outputs.
Quality Assurance
- Oversee the investigation of quality concerns, ensuring timely root cause analysis and effective countermeasures.
- Implement a 'no fault forward' culture throughout the organisation's supply chain.
Internal Systems Management
- Maintain and develop the BS EN ISO9001 manual and conduct internal audits to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Develop efficient measuring systems and manage calibration processes.
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Supplier Quality Assurance
- Establish a structured supplier quality assurance programme, ensuring materials meet both internal and customer quality expectations.
- Collaborate with suppliers to implement effective root cause analysis and corrective action plans.
Customer Collaboration
- Ensure the delivery of quality parts to specifications and prevent non-conforming items from reaching build lines.
- Work closely with internal teams to establish joint product standards and preventative solutions.
Qualifications & Experience
- Quality Management qualification or equivalent in a technical discipline (level 4 or above).
- Proven leadership experience in a quality function, preferably within Automotive, Aerospace, or Engineering sectors.
- Proficiency in Kaizen, LEAN, and Six Sigma problem resolution techniques.
- Strong understanding of DFMEA and PFMEA development techniques.
- Knowledge of MRP/Manufacturing Systems is advantageous.
Desired Characteristics
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
- Strong decision-making capabilities focused on best practices and overall business requirements.
- Excellent man-management skills, demonstrating the ability to coach and inspire team members.
- Self-motivated, task-oriented, and able to thrive under pressure while maintaining a structured approach.
Working Hours & Salary
- Full-time role, 40 hours per week (Monday to Thursday, 07:30 - 16:30; Friday, 07:30 - 13:30).
- £65,000 - £70,000
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Benefits Include
- Competitive salary with an annual performance bonus.
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
- 5% contributory pension scheme.
- Healthcare and benefits scheme.
- Death in service life insurance.
- Subsidised refreshments and additional employee perks.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Quality Manager looking to advance their career in a supportive and innovative environment. If you are passionate about quality assurance and leading teams to success, this role could be the perfect fit.
To find out more about this exciting opportunity with our client, please submit your CV and a cover letter today!
Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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