Quality Assurance Manager

Job Opportunity: Quality Assurance Manager

Location: Lytham St Anne's, England

Role Overview:

We are representing a leading manufacturer with a strong global presence, seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to join their team in Lytham St Annes. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the Quality Management System (QMS) and ensuring adherence to quality standards within a dynamic, well-established organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the management representative for Quality, developing, implementing, and maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO9001:2015.
• Report QMS performance and KPI results to top management, and liaise with customers, suppliers, and stakeholders on quality matters.
• Train and motivate staff to adhere to QMS standards, ensuring all activities comply with health and safety regulations and company procedures.
• Oversee daily interactions with colleagues, line management, and senior management, ensuring ethical practices and compliance with the Environmental Management System.
• Lead by example in quality and professionalism, and manage internal and external audits, addressing non-conformances and promoting continuous improvement.
• Develop and execute audit plans, ensuring timely resolution of findings and promoting ISO9001:2015 and customer-specific requirements throughout the company.
• Manage and guide the quality team, recognising and addressing training needs while supporting best practices in health, safety, and environmental management.
• Create and manage budget requirements to meet financial objectives and support initiatives to reduce non-value-added activities.

Connections:

• External: Customers and suppliers as applicable.
• Internal: All personnel at various levels.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Preferably degree educated in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
• Experience & Training: Minimum of 3 years experience in a Quality Manager role or a significant quality position, with a strong background in QMS. Experience with PPAP generation is advantageous. A background in manufacturing is essential.
• Skills and Knowledge: Audit training preferred.

The role is situated within a small team managing a department with an approximate turnover of £14M, offering a significant opportunity for impact within the organisation. If you are interested in applying for this role, please apply and contact Coral at Blakeford Recruitment with an up-to-date resume.