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Quality Manager

Job Posted: 12 hours ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

A well-established manufacturing business is looking to appoint a Quality Manager with CI experience to lead and develop its quality function.

The company is entering a key phase of growth, with increased focus on product quality, supplier performance, and process consistency. This Quality Manager / Continuous Improvement Manager role has been created to drive a step-change in how quality is owned across the business and to embed a more proactive, right-first-time approach.

What This Role Offers

  * Full ownership of the Quality and Continuous Improvement function

  * Opportunity to shape strategy and influence senior leadership

  * A business investing in process improvement and product quality

  * Scope to drive real cultural and behavioural change

  * Long-term stability within an established manufacturing environment

Company Overview

This is a well-established UK manufacturer supplying into a range of B2B markets. The business has a strong reputation for product quality and customer delivery, supported by a long-standing workforce and continued investment in its operations.

With new product introductions and a growing order book, there is a clear focus on strengthening quality systems and embedding continuous improvement across the organisation.

Role Overview

The Quality Manager will report into Director level and take full responsibility for developing and leading the Quality and Continuous Improvement function.

You will lead a small team of two direct reports, driving a move away from reactive quality control toward a proactive, process-led quality assurance environment.

This is a visible leadership role where the Quality Manager will embed accountability, improve supplier performance, and deliver measurable improvements across the factory.

Key Responsibilities

  * Lead and develop the Quality Management System (ISO 9001)

  * Transition the business from inspection-led to right-first-time quality

  * Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions

  * Develop and report on quality KPIs and performance metrics

  * Lead internal and external audit processes

  * Improve supplier quality, onboarding, and audit programmes

  * Support new product introduction and ensure quality standards are met

  * Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing

  * Use data and analytics to identify trends and improvement opportunities

  * Collaborate with production, logistics, sales, and aftersales teams

Requirements

  * Strong background in a Quality Manager or senior quality leadership role within manufacturing

  * Experience managing and improving Quality Management Systems

  * Proven track record in continuous improvement and change delivery

  * Strong supplier quality and supply chain experience

  * Experience leading audits and working to ISO 9001 standards

  * Ability to lead teams and influence stakeholders at all levels

  * Data-driven approach to problem solving and performance improvement

Benefits & Package

  * 25 days holiday increasing with service

  * Pension contribution

  * Private healthcare support

  * Life assurance (4x salary)

  * Flexible working with up to 1 day from home

  * Cycle to work scheme, EAP, and additional employee benefits

If you are an experienced Quality Manager looking to take ownership of a function and drive meaningful change within a growing manufacturing business, please apply

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