Yorkshire Laser & Fabrications are looking for an experienced and proactive Quality Manager to lead our quality function and drive continuous improvement across our manufacturing operations at our fast-paced modern West Yorkshire facility. This is a key leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys shaping robust quality systems that support operational excellence. You will be part of a three strong Senior Management Team with real influence on the factory's performance. This is a hands-on role working with a highly collaborative team.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead the Quality team, providing coaching, development, and day to day management.
- Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO 9001/ 14001 (and other relevant standards).
- Oversee internal and external audits, ensuring compliance and timely closure of actions.
- Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure product quality at every stage.
- Manage customer complaints, ensuring swift investigation and effective resolution.
- Analyse quality data and present insights to senior leadership.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
Experience/ Knowledge
- Min 3 years proven experience as a Quality Manager or Senior Quality Engineer within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and other relevant industry standards.
- Skilled in problem solving tools such as 8D, FMEA, SPC, or Six Sigma.
- Excellent Proven communication and leadership skills.
- Confident working cross functionally and influencing at all levels.
- Analytical mindset with a hands-on approach to quality improvement.