Quality Manager

Location: Mansfield, UK
Salary: £60,000

Are you a passionate Quality Manager with a strong Lean mindset and a drive for continuous improvement? Do you enjoy challenging the status quo, optimising processes, and leading organisational change? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Our client is looking for an experienced Quality Manager to take ownership of their Quality Management System (QMS) and lead continuous improvement initiatives across the business. This is a highly visible role where you'll work closely with senior leadership, operational teams, and key stakeholders to improve performance, reduce waste, and drive a culture of quality and excellence.

The Role:

As Quality Manager, you will be responsible for planning, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving the company's Quality Management System while championing Lean thinking throughout the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Quality Management System (ISO 9001).
• Driving a positive culture of quality, continuous improvement, and organisational learning.
• Identifying inefficiencies, reducing waste, and implementing process improvement initiatives across the business.
• Conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and ensuring effective corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
• Developing KPIs to measure performance and producing regular management reports.
• Carrying out internal audits across business operations and project sites, providing recommendations and driving improvements.
• Working collaboratively with HSQE, Design, and Delivery teams to optimise performance and improve outcomes.
• Supporting the implementation of Lean methodologies, including the Last Planner System.
• Engaging with clients, consultants, and subcontractors to share best practice and align quality objectives.
• Training, mentoring, and coaching colleagues on quality and continuous improvement principles.

About You:

We're looking for a proactive and influential professional who can combine strong quality expertise with a practical approach to business improvement.

Essential:

• Minimum 3 years' experience supporting and managing ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience in Lean methodologies, process optimisation, operational improvement, or business transformation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence change and engage teams at all levels of the organisation.
• Degree in Engineering, Business, HR, MBA, or equivalent relevant experience.

Desirable:

• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience implementing Lean Construction or collaborative planning methodologies.

If you're passionate about quality, operational excellence, and creating lasting business improvements, we'd love to speak with you.