Head of Quality
Reporting to the Operations Director, you will take ownership of the site''s Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, customer requirements, and regulatory standards. You will lead quality strategy, support operational performance improvement, and play a key role in enhancing customer satisfaction and business growth.
Client Details
Our client is a well-established, globally recognised engineering and manufacturing business operating within a technical, assembly-led environment. From their flagship Worcestershire site, they supply complex and highly regulated markets, they are known for innovation, product quality, and a strong customer-centric approach.With ambitious growth plans, the organisation is investing in its operational capabilities and is seeking a forward-thinking Quality leader to help build a more agile, scalable function that supports both current delivery and future expansion.
Description
Reporting into the Operations Director, the Head of Quality will lead a team of 7. The role will be instrumental in developing and embedding a modern, agile quality framework that aligns with a complex manufacturing environment.Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and developing the Quality team, enhancing capability and performance
- Driving improvements across Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC) and Continuous Improvement (CI)
- Establishing robust yet flexible quality systems to support growth and operational efficiency
- Embedding a culture of quality excellence across the site
- Acting as a key interface with customers, ensuring high levels of confidence, communication and compliance
- Supporting operational and strategic initiatives to enable business expansion
- Ensuring adherence to relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements
This is a site-based role in Worcestershire with travel required as part of the position.
Profile
The successful Head of Quality will bring a blend of technical expertise, leadership capability and a progressive mindset. You will be comfortable operating in a regulated, customer-facing manufacturing environment and capable of driving meaningful change.
Key experience and attributes include:
- Background within highly regulated manufacturing industries (e.g. aerospace, automotive, oil & gas or similar complex supply chains)
- Proven leadership experience managing teams
- Strong technical foundation within engineering
- Demonstrated expertise across QA, QC and Continuous Improvement methodologies
- Confident engaging with customers and representing the business externally
- A growth mindset with the ability to challenge the status quo
- Willingness and ability to travel as required
Job Offer
The Head of Quality will receive -75,000 - -80,000 + benefits package
If you''re interested in this role, apply now.
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