Job Description
Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager
Location: KentSalary: £65,00 - £70,000 + Benefits
Are you an experienced Quality professional with a passion for driving continuous improvement? Our client, a leading engineering and manufacturing business, is seeking a Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager to lead quality strategy, improve operational performance, and embed a culture of Lean manufacturing across the business.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping manufacturing excellence while working closely with senior leadership, engineering, production and suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the company's Quality Management System (ISO 9001).
- Drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives (5S, VSM, APQP, DMAIC, 8D, A3).
- Manage internal quality audits, non-conformance and corrective actions.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) into manufacturing.
- Identify waste reduction opportunities and improve production efficiency.
- Monitor supplier quality and drive supply chain improvements.
- Analyse performance data, report KPIs and present quality updates to senior management.
- Champion operational change and industrialisation projects.
About You
- HNC/HND or Degree qualified in an Engineering discipline.
- Minimum 5 years' manufacturing experience, including at least 3 years in a quality management role.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
- Lead Auditor qualified with experience managing internal and supplier quality.
- Proven experience implementing Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Excellent problem-solving, project management and stakeholder management skills.
- Six Sigma Black Belt and CQI membership would be advantageous.
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to influence business-wide quality and operational excellence.
- Work with an established and growing engineering manufacturer.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Long-term career development within a forward-thinking organisation.
If you're an experienced Quality & Continuous Improvement professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.
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