Quality Lead

Quality Lead

Salary: 36,000
Location: Keighley, West Yorkshire
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 37 hours per week

We are recruiting a Quality Lead for a well-established manufacturing business in Keighley.

This is predominantly a Quality-focused position, with approximately 72% of the role centred around Quality, alongside responsibility for Health & Safety and Environmental systems. It would suit an experienced Quality Engineer, Senior Quality Engineer, Quality Manageror Quality professional with previous management responsibility who enjoys working within a smaller manufacturing environment.

What this role offers

• Four-day working week, Monday to Thursday
• Direct reporting line into the CEO
• Established quality systems that require managing and developing rather than rebuilding
• Opportunity to support future manufacturing improvements and changes across the site
• 5% employer pension contribution

The company

The company has undergone a significant turnaround in recent years and is now growing and diversifying into a number of markets.

They have a well-equipped manufacturing facility and further changes and improvements are planned across the factory.

The role

As Quality Lead , you will take ownership of the site's Quality Management Systems and oversee the quality function.

Quality is very much the priority. Health & Safety experience would be beneficial, although external H&S support can be utilised, meaning someone with a strong Quality background should not be put off if H&S is not their strongest area.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining and improving ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 systems
• Managing internal audits and supporting external approvals
• Coordinating PPAP and PFMEA activities
• Managing non-conformances, 8D investigations and corrective actions
• Supporting customer complaints and supplier quality issues
• Developing SPC and process capability techniques
• Supporting inspection and measurement activities when required
• Working with Operations to develop and monitor quality KPIs
• Managing and supporting the existing Quality team
• Coordinating Health & Safety and Environmental requirements

Requirements

The successful Quality Lead will ideally have:

• Quality Assurance experience within an ISO 9001 manufacturing environment
• Previous experience managing, supervising or mentoring people
• Knowledge of PPAP and PFMEA
• Experience with 8D, NCRs and corrective actions
• Internal auditing experience
• Understanding of SPC and process capability
• A practical manufacturing or engineering background
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work directly with senior management, customers and suppliers

This is a particularly good opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of a Quality function within a smaller manufacturing business while benefiting from a four-day working week.

Apply now for further details or a confidential discussion about the role.

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