Quality Control Manager

Company Overview: We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business that supplies high-quality, precision-engineered products to a diverse customer base across multiple industrial sectors. The Role: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quality Control Manager to lead quality control activities across a busy manufacturing operation. Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will play a key role in driving quality improvements, reducing waste and customer returns, and ensuring products consistently meet the highest standards.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement quality control procedures, policies and standards; Lead, mentor and develop the Quality Control team; Conduct product and process inspections and audits; Investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions; Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Senior Leadership teams to resolve quality concerns; Monitor manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement; Analyse quality performance data and report on key metrics; Drive initiatives aimed at reducing waste, defects, and customer returns

Requirements

Strong Quality Control management experience within a casting and metal production environment is essential; Extensive knowledge of complex manufacturing processes; Experience leading and developing quality teams; Strong problem-solving, auditing, and continuous improvement skills; Ability to influence and engage stakeholders across all levels of the business

Nice to have

Qualified Auditor; Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification

Benefits

Competitive salary of £50,000 – £60,000; Flexible start and finish times; Pension scheme; Private Health Care; 25 days holiday + bank holiday