Head of Quality

Head of Quality (UK) - Manufacturing

Haydock (Regular travel required)
up to £80,000 plus car plus bonus

Are you a dynamic and results-driven Quality Leader with a passion for driving excellence across multiple sites? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? If you're ready to take on a high-impact role with significant responsibility, this could be your next challenge.

The Role:

As Head of Quality, you will take the lead in shaping and delivering the quality strategy for a leading manufacturing organization. Managing multiple sites, you'll ensure best-in-class quality standards while continuously improving processes and systems. This is a role for someone who enjoys being hands-on, collaborating with teams, and working proactively to resolve quality challenges. With approximately 60% travel required, you'll be at the heart of operations, ensuring alignment across sites and driving a culture of quality excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and execute a long-term quality strategy aligned with business objectives
Lead, mentor, and inspire a multisite Quality Assurance team
Oversee risk management, supplier quality, and process audits
Investigate and resolve quality issues using root cause analysis & corrective actions
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and SPC methodologies
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal departments, suppliers, and customers
Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and other regulatory requirementsWhat We're Looking For:

Proven experience in a Quality Assurance leadership role within a regulated manufacturing environment (ideally aerospace)
Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, quality tools, and methodologies (Six Sigma, SPC, 8D, FMEA)
Exceptional leadership, communication, and analytical skills
Ability to influence stakeholders, drive change, and implement continuous improvement
Willingness and flexibility to travel to multiple UK sites.Ready for Your Next Challenge?

If you're an ambitious Quality Leader who thrives in a multi-site environment and enjoys being hands-on, we want to hear from you.

Send your CV and cover letter to Sharon at Morgan Ryder today!

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

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