Quality Manager

Quality Manager
Consett, County Durham
Competitive Salary

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturing organisation seeking an experienced Quality Manager to drive robust quality performance and continuous improvement across its site.

This Quality Manager role requires a hands-on leader with a strong background in manufacturing quality, structured problem-solving, and process improvement.

About the Company
Our client operates within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, supplying high-quality products to a diverse customer base. With a focus on operational excellence, they are committed to continuous improvement, sustainability and building a high-performing culture.

The Quality Manager Role
As Quality Manager, you will be responsible for leading quality improvement initiatives, strengthening process control, and embedding a “right first time” culture. The Quality Manager will work cross-functionally with operations, engineering and supply chain to reduce variation, eliminate waste and improve overall production capability.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead continuous improvement activities using data-driven methodologies

* Manage non-conformance, root cause analysis and corrective actions

* Maintain and improve the Quality Management System

* Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance

* Collaborate across functions to improve process capability and quality performance

* Drive standardisation, KPIs and quality best practice across the site

Key Requirements

* Proven experience as a Quality Manager or in a senior quality role within manufacturing

* Strong problem-solving skills (e.g. 8D, 5 Whys, root cause analysis)

* Knowledge of quality tools such as FMEA and control plans

* Experience with audits, QMS and continuous improvement methods

* Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership capability

We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you are interested in this Quality Manager opportunity but don’t meet every requirement, applications are still encouraged