Quality Manager (Multi-Site)

  • LORD SEARCH AND SELECTION
  • Plymouth, Devon
  • Jul 03, 2025
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

High-Volume Connectivity Products & Solutions
c. 60,000 pa + Bonus & Benefits
Location: Plymouth (Multi-Site Role)


The Opportunity:

Are you a hands-on quality leader ready to make a real impact across multiple manufacturing sites?

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll take full ownership of quality assurance across four high-volume manufacturing sites in the South West. You'll lead the charge in driving continuous improvement, ensuring compliance, and exceeding customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Champion quality standards across all sites, ensuring compliance with ISO9001, AS9100, ISO45001, and ISO14001
  • Lead internal and external audit programs and certification processes
  • Drive process improvements through root cause analysis and corrective actions
  • Act as the primary contact for customers, auditors, and regulators
  • Develop and mentor a team of quality and process professionals

About You:

You're a proactive, experienced quality professional with a strong background in high-volume manufacturing (e.g., Aerospace, Defence, Food). You will bring:

  • Proven leadership in quality and process improvement
  • Strong understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T
  • Lead Auditor certification (ideally IATF16949 or AS9100)
  • A collaborative mindset and the ability to influence at all levels

The Company:

Part of a multi-billion turnover group, our client is a UK market leader in B2B connectivity solutions, serving blue-chip clients in Aerospace, Defence, Food, and Green Energy. With a 75m turnover, they're known for innovation, quality, and customer service.

Why Apply?

  • High-impact, strategic role with autonomy
  • Supportive, non-bureaucratic culture
  • Real investment in people, quality, and innovation

How to Apply:

Please send your CV in Word format, quoting reference 10050, along with your current remuneration details.