Job Description
Quality Supervisor
Location: Braintree, Essex
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Quality Supervisor to oversee standards and drive continuous improvement within a specialist joinery manufacturing business. Working closely with production, technical and operational teams, you will ensure products and processes meet customer expectations, certification requirements and relevant industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and improve operational standards across the business.
- Promote right-first-time manufacturing.
- Investigate defects, complaints and non-conformances.
- Identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Develop inspection procedures and process controls.
- Support ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and fire door certification requirements.
- Coordinate internal and external audits.
- Monitor scrap, rework, returns and associated costs.
- Train and support production teams on inspection and compliance requirements.
- Liaise with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
About You
- Experience in quality assurance, inspection or compliance within manufacturing.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and auditing.
- Experience in joinery, woodworking, fire doors or construction products desirable.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to investigate issues and deliver effective improvements.
- Organised, practical and confident working in a factory environment.
- Internal auditor, Lean or Six Sigma qualifications advantageous.
What We Offer
- Salary up to £40,000.
- 23 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Monday to Friday, 8am–4:30pm.
- Opportunity for progression
- Company healthcare scheme.
- Pension scheme.
- Free on-site parking.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced quality professional looking for a hands-on leadership opportunity within a specialist manufacturing business, we would love to hear from you.