Quality assurance manager

Exciting Opportunity for a Quality Assurance Manager Are you ready for a dynamic, challenging, and rewarding career in quality assurance? Role Overview: As a Quality Assurance Manager, you will play a vital role in maintaining our exceptional product standards. Your responsibilities will involve managing the day-to-day operations of our QA Department, implementing Total Quality Management initiatives, and ensuring compliance with technical specifications and ISO accreditations. Key Responsibilities: * Lead and manage a team within a busy QA Department. * Implement Total Quality Management strategies across the supply chain. * Develop and maintain robust quality assurance processes aligned with technical standards and ISO requirements. * Ensure strict compliance with evolving environmental and health safety regulations. * Conduct quality inspections, incoming stock testing, and production cycle audits. * Oversee environmental stress testing, aging tests, and performance evaluations. * Analyze product quality data, investigate defects, and drive corrective actions. * Audit and support a network of suppliers to align with our UN Sustainability Development Goals. * Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including the Design team, throughout new product development. * Maintain comprehensive technical files, quality records, and compliance documentation. Key Facts: * Title: QA Manager * Salary: Competitive plus Benefits * Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm * Location: Blackpool, Lancashire * Driving Licence: Essential What We Offer: * Competitive starting salary * 33 days paid holiday * Flexible working pattern * Comprehensive training program * Company final salary pension scheme (after two years rsquo; service) * Life insurance (after two years rsquo; service) * = Ideal Candidate: * Degree in Engineering, Science, Quality Management, or related technical field * Progressive experience in QA and quality control within a commercial setting * Strong IT, literacy, numerical, and analytical skills * Confident, proactive individual with excellent communication abilities * Familiarity with TQM, ISO 14001:2015 / 9001:2015, ESG, UN Sustainable Development Goals, environmental regulations, safety standards, and supplier auditing * Excellent attention to detail and a passion for maintaining product excellence You may also have experience in: Product Design, Manufacturing, Engineering, CAD, Tooling, Supplier Management, Process Planning, Production, Warehousing, Environmental Awareness, Product Life Cycle, Total Quality Management (TQM), Quality Management, Software, MS Office, Excel, .NET, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, Auditing, FSC, British Standards, BS, Quality Control, Outlook, Microsoft, Science, Audits, Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen