Quality Manager
Core
Lead quality strategy and operations across manufacturing facilities in the UK and Netherlands, driving continuous improvement and Zero Defects culture.
Role type
Senior Quality Manager (Manufacturing)
Builds
Manufacturing operations in Stockport, Great Yarmouth, and Enschede
Domain
Manufacturing / Quality Management
Required skills
ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems, APQP, PPAP, 8D, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, SPC, mistake-proofing, supplier quality management, internal audit, NPI, engineering drawing interpretation
Preferred skills
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt, ASQ CMQ/OE or CQE, ISO Lead Auditor or CQA, bilingual English and Dutch, multi-site international manufacturing experience
Technologies
ISO 9001, pFMEA, 8D, Six Sigma, SPC, APQP, PPAP
Responsibilities
Lead transformation of quality culture and continuous improvement initiatives, Drive improvements through enhanced pFMEA and mistake-proofing, Establish and monitor quality KPIs, Lead cross-functional teams in reducing Cost of Poor Quality, Develop and maintain ISO 9001 Quality Management System, Manage internal audit programmes and lead site activities during audits, Oversee inspection, testing, analysis and process controls, Lead APQP activities for NPI and ECN projects, Manage supplier quality processes including incoming inspection and PPAP approvals, Lead, coach and develop Quality Engineers and Technicians
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
