Quality Manager

Kaminskyconsulting; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead a team of QC Technicians. The ideal candidate will ensure product compliance and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The role offers a competitive salary of £70,000-£80,000 plus performance bonus and benefits including healthcare and generous leave entitlements.

Benefits

20% performance bonus

Generous pension contribution up to 9%

Private family healthcare

Life assurance

Income protection

Health cash plan

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Strong background in QC and QA with expertise in QC processes.
• Experience with ISO 9001 standards and leading audits.
• Hands-on experience in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the laboratory team.
• Oversee QC and QA operations including sample testing.
• Drive continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Manage customer interactions and investigate complaints.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Control

Continuous Improvement

ISO 9001 Compliance

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field

Job description

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Step into an extraordinary opportunity as a Quality Manager, leading your own team of QC Technicians and making a tangible impact across all aspects of standards and compliance. This role offers a salary of £70,000-£80,000 plus a 20% performance bonus, along with a generous pension contribution up to 9%, private family healthcare, life assurance, income protection, a health cash plan, and 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

This role is part of a global leader in innovative chemical technology. You will build and lead your team to exceptional standards, drive compliance, and champion continuous improvement, ensuring every product meets the highest levels of performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the laboratory team, providing training, mentoring, and development of QC Technicians.
• Oversee QC and QA operations, including sample testing, statistical monitoring, product release documentation, and compliance with ISO 9001 standards.
• Drive continuous quality improvement initiatives in laboratory workflows, testing procedures, and technical processes, implementing lean practices, automation, and digital tools.
• Manage customer interactions, investigate complaints, implement corrective actions, support audits, and ensure compliance with product specifications.
• Provide technical support for operations, including process troubleshooting, product trials, new equipment evaluations, and implementing specifications for toll manufacturers.
• Ensure regulatory, safety, and compliance standards across laboratory and production processes, including equipment calibration, maintenance schedules, H&S protocols, and ISO certification requirements.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific field.
• Strong background in QC and QA, with expertise in QC processes.
• Experience working to ISO 9001 standards, including leading audits and ensuring full compliance.
• Hands‑on experience in a production environment within the chemical manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or food industries.
• Effective leadership and coordination of a team, mentoring and developing both junior and senior staff.
• Act as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to strategic decision‑making and organizational growth.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety awareness, ensuring all quality processes and operations comply with H&S regulations.

How to Apply

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