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Quality Control Manager

Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 38,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Ipswich, Suffolk

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

Quality Control Manager

Ipswich

Salary: c£38K

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced and driven Quality Control Manager to lead our Quality Control function within a controlled manufacturing environment. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring products meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, and safety. You’ll oversee day-to-day Quality Control operations, manage a skilled team, and play a vital role in driving continuous improvement across production.

Key Responsibilities

  * Lead and manage the Quality Control team, ensuring effective day-to-day operations

  * Oversee in-process and final inspections in line with procedures and standards

  * Ensure production line readiness, including start-ups, changeovers, and line clearance

  * Manage non-conforming products and drive timely resolution of quality issues

  * Monitor QC performance (KPIs), identify trends, and lead continuous improvement activities

  * Support audits and maintain audit readiness at all times

  * Manage customer and supplier quality issues through to resolution

Applicants will ideally have:

  * Qualification in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related discipline (HNC/HND, degree, or equivalent experience)

  * Professional quality certification (e.g. Internal Auditor, Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt) desirable

  * Strong knowledge of quality processes, inspections, and documentation

  * Proven experience leading QC teams in a controlled manufacturing environment

  * Hands-on experience with inspections, non-conformance, and product release

  * Working knowledge with ISO standards (13485, 9001, 14001) and/or FDA requirements

  * High attention to detail with confidence to challenge and escalate issues

  * Competent in IT systems (e.g. Excel, reporting tools) and maintaining audit-ready records

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with the opportunity to lead and shape the Quality Control function within a growing manufacturing facility in Ipswich. You’ll benefit from ongoing training and professional development, all within a supportive and collaborative working environment

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