Manufacturing Quality Manager

Quality Manager - Retford - £48,000 - £50,000We're working with a growing manufacturing business to recruit a hands-on Quality Manager who will play a key role in developing quality standards, improving manufacturing processes and embedding quality into day-to-day production. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone ready to take the next step in their career. Rather than inheriting a mature quality function, you'll have the opportunity to shape and develop quality across the site, working closely alongside Production, Operations and Engineering to drive continuous improvement. This is a highly visible role where success will come from being on the shopfloor, solving problems, coaching teams and implementing practical improvements rather than managing from behind a desk.Package & Benefits:

• Early finish on a Friday
• Pension
• Free parking
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays & birthday off

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive quality improvements across manufacturing operations.
• Support production teams in resolving day-to-day quality issues.
• Develop practical quality standards, procedures and work instructions.
• Lead root cause investigations using practical problem-solving techniques.
• Reduce internal defects, waste and customer complaints.
• Build quality into manufacturing processes rather than relying on inspection.
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (ISO9001).
• Lead internal audits and support external audits.
• Monitor quality performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering and Operations to improve processes.
• Coach and support operators and supervisors on quality best practice.
• Manage supplier quality issues where required.
• Support Health & Safety activities across site.

About You:We're looking for someone who enjoys being in the factory rather than behind a desk. You'll be a practical, hands-on quality professional who enjoys working closely with production teams, solving problems and driving continuous improvement. You may already be a Quality Manager, or perhaps you're an experienced Quality Engineer, Senior Quality Engineer or Quality Lead looking for your first management opportunity. Experience we're looking for:

• Strong manufacturing quality experience.
• ISO9001 knowledge and internal auditing experience.
• Practical root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Experience improving manufacturing quality on the shopfloor.
• Ability to influence operators, supervisors and managers alike.
• Continuous Improvement mindset.
• Comfortable working within an SME manufacturing environment.

Desirable:

• Experience with ISO14001 and ISO45001.
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification (or willingness to work towards).
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma exposure.
• Experience reducing defects, NCRs or scrap.

If you are interested in finding out about this exciting Manufacturing Quality Manager opportunity, please click 'apply now'. Chase & Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in finance, supply chain, HR, IT and office support recruitment and comfortably service Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire.