About us
We're Joloda Hydraroll, a growing engineering and manufacturing business, operating from two UK sites with this role based in Liverpool. Our in-house teams cover mechanical design, production and logistics, with project delivery at the centre of what we do.
Quality has been steady rather than fast-moving, and it's ready for someone to build a modern, lean-driven function from scratch. Our leadership sets clear objectives and steps back, trusting people to work out the how.
The role
You'll take ownership of quality and process improvement across the site, responsible for both UK sites and sub-contract operations. Reporting directly to the Operations Director. This goes beyond firefighting: you'll get to the root cause of recurring failures, lead Lean and Six Sigma projects, and build a culture where standards keep climbing, with Opportunity in the future to step up to a Group role.
Success looks like fewer repeat failures, measurable productivity gains, and a team you've coached to solve problems without you.
What you'll do
You'll:
Investigate quality failures and lead root cause corrective action across the site
Prioritise improvement projects using Pareto analysis and Lean or Six Sigma methods
Lead value stream mapping to design more efficient process flows and layouts
Coach individuals and teams to run their own improvement projects
Set quality standards and manage day-to-day quality systems and KPIs
Report monthly on performance, improvement plans and agreed actions
Shape your own team structure as the department grows
What you'll bring
Essential:
Lean or Six Sigma trained, with practical application in a manufacturing environment
Proven experience of engineering manufacture
Supervisory experience within a production, manufacturing or quality team
Experience of people-controlled assembly or machining operations
Useful, not essential:
Degree-level education, ideally in a technical discipline
Experience of machine shop, fabrication or assembly operations
Background in quality or service improvement roles
Experience developing and prioritising improvement plans
Benefits & culture
Financial: £40,000 to £60,000, depending on experience, with scope to grow as the department does.
Flexibility: Core hours of 8.30am to 4.30pm, with flexibility built in around that.
Development: Direct access to senior leadership, real input on strategy, and a realistic path to department manager level.
Working arrangements
Location: Liverpool | Office-based, on-site
Contract: Permanent | Full-time, core hours 8.30am to 4.30pm
Travel: Occasional travel to the business's second site, as required
How to apply
If you want a quality role with real influence rather than a rulebook to enforce, click apply. We're looking for someone driven, credible and ready to make this role their own
Salary description
£40000.00 - £60000.00 per year