Quality Manager
Kinetic PLC
The successful candidate will provide strategic oversight of the organisation's ISO 9001 Quality Management System while playing a pivotal role in advancing the company's progression towards ISO 18001 and ISO 45001 accreditation. This is a hands on leadership role requiring strong visibility on the shop floor, combined with the capability to influence systems, culture, and continuous improvement at a senior level.
This is a Permanent Position Monday to Friday, 08:30-16:30 Salary: £45,000 per annum
Some Key Responsibilities of the Quality Manager
*Provide senior oversight of day to day quality performance across all operational areas
*Lead, develop, and enhance the ISO 9001 Quality Management System to ensure ongoing compliance and operational excellence
*Partner with the HSQE Manager to drive the organisation's accreditation journey for ISO 18001 and ISO 45001
*Lead internal audit programmes, ensuring robust management of non conformances and timely implementation of corrective actions
*Champion continuous improvement initiatives, using data driven insights to strengthen processes and performance
*Oversee quality KPIs, identifying trends and opportunities for strategic improvement
*Provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to production teams to embed a strong quality culture
*Manage customer quality concerns and supplier related issues with professionalism and authority
The new Quality and Control Manager looks like this:
*Significant experience in a quality focused role within a manufacturing environment
*Strong and demonstrable knowledge of ISO 9001
*Exposure to ISO 18001 and/or ISO 45001
*Proven capability in audits, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies
*Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
What the Organisation Offers the new Quality and Control Manager:
*Competitive salary of £45,000
*Stable Monday-Friday working pattern with an early finish
*A permanent, senior influence role within a well established organisation
*The opportunity to shape quality strategy and drive meaningful operational improvements
*A supportive, collaborative environment with scope for long term impact
This is a great opportunity to step into a role where your expertise genuinely shapes how the business operates. You'll have the freedom to make real improvements, be listened to, and work with a team that values quality as much as you do. If you're looking for a role where your impact is visible, this is it.
Kinetic PLC is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years' experience supporting the engineering, manufacturing, and technical sectors. All applications are handled in strict confidence. Candidates not meeting the full criteria may not be contacted, though CVs may be retained for future opportunities.
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