Quality manager

Due to growth and expansion plans, a leading manufacturer is recruiting a Quality Manager to join their brand-new factory in North Wales, close to the Chester border. Ideally you will be used to working in a standalone Quality role. This is a full time, permanent role where the Quality Manager will work Monday to Thursday 7.30am-4.15pm and Friday 7am-1.30pm. A salary of GBP40-45,000 per annum is on offer plus great benefits! As Quality Manager in this standalone role, you will report into the Operations Director, improving and maintaining the high quality of the product leaving the factory, working hard to reduce any non-conformances, and ensuring best practice, as well as ensuring that products exceed customer expectations whilst maintaining compliance. Please note, this role will have no direct reports. The role will include the following: To develop and manage Quality Management system, including ISO 9001 Develop and implement quality policies, procedures, and documentation. Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and certifications. Stay updated on quality-related changes in manufacturing practices. Design and implement quality control processes throughout the production cycle. Develop inspection criteria and testing procedures for raw materials and finished products. Conduct regular internal audits to assess adherence to quality standards. Collect and analyze quality data to identify trends and areas for improvement. Investigate and resolve non-conformities, customer complaints, or quality issues. Responsible for maintaining relationships with customers and suppliers to maximise profit potential and ensure efficiency. Provide training on quality standards and procedures to manufacturing personnel. Maintain accurate and comprehensive quality records. Prepare and present quality reports to management, highlighting key performance indicators. Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings. Collaborate with sales and customer service teams to relay quality-related information. Identify and assess potential risks to product quality. Develop risk mitigation strategies to prevent quality issues. We are really keen to hear from applicants with the following skills and experience: Previous experience in a standalone Quality Manager role from a manufacturing background Confident in undertaking internal audits with good knowledge of ISO9001 Proven experience in APQP, FMEA and SQA is desirable Good IT skills including Excel for reporting and maintaining of a quality management system Benefits Include: 30 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Hols) ndash; with a Christmas Shutdown Free Onsite Parking Employee Incentive Scheme bonus on successful completion of Probation Please apply today or call us to discuss this Quality Manager role in more detail