Senior Quality Leader: Heavy Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

Caterpillar; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 84,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing firm is seeking a Senior Quality Manager for the Articulated Trucks product line. This role involves overseeing quality assurance, ensuring compliance with ISO standards, and managing supplier relationships. Candidates should have extensive experience in quality management within heavy manufacturing and a degree or equivalent experience. Exceptional problem-solving skills and a strategic mindset are required. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, along with a supportive company culture.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Up to 31% annual bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Monthly Car Cash Allowance

Contributory share scheme

Flexible benefits including health plans

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Quality Management in a Heavy Manufacturing Environment.
• Proven deep understanding of large manufactured machinery.
• Supplier & Customer Quality Management & Development Experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor quality assurance processes.
• Manage supplier quality and customer relationships.
• Lead internal and external audits, analyze deviations.

Skills

Decision Making and Critical Thinking

Influencing

Planning and organising

Problem Solving

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Relationship Management

Strategic Thinking

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Job description

A leading global manufacturing firm is seeking a Senior Quality Manager for the Articulated Trucks product line. This role involves overseeing quality assurance, ensuring compliance with ISO standards, and managing supplier relationships. Candidates should have extensive experience in quality management within heavy manufacturing and a degree or equivalent experience. Exceptional problem-solving skills and a strategic mindset are required. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, along with a supportive company culture.