Quality Manager – Burscough

People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Quality Manager to join our well-established client based in Burscough on a permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity offering an excellent salary, outstanding benefits, and the chance to lead quality management across a successful and growing manufacturing business.

This role would suit candidates with experience as a QHSE Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, or Compliance Manager.

Rates of Pay:

• £60,000 – £65,000 per annum (DOE)

Shift Pattern:

• Monday to Friday
• 39 hours per week
• Flexible working hours between 08:00 and 16:30

Benefits:

Your benefits as a Quality Manager are:

• Discretionary annual bonus of up to 15% of basic salary
• Automatic enrolment into the Group Personal Pension Scheme
• 24 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Life Assurance Scheme (4 x annual salary)
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme including 24/7 GP access, unlimited mental health support, and legal consultations
• Access to leisure benefits, including a Cycle to Work Scheme
• Permanent opportunity with long-term career development

Day-to-Day Duties:

As a Quality Manager, you will work:

• Promoting a positive QHSE culture through leadership, communication, and consultation
• Mentoring colleagues on quality-related matters across the business
• Ensuring the Business Management System remains fit for purpose and aligned with business objectives
• Supporting the development of quality strategies, objectives, and continuous improvement plans
• Conducting audits and monitoring operational areas to ensure quality risks are effectively managed
• Acting as the main point of contact for external stakeholders, customers, and regulatory bodies on quality matters
• Reviewing quality performance with senior management and ensuring corrective actions are implemented effectively
• Monitoring and reporting on Quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Maintaining compliance with ISO9001, IATF16949, and other relevant quality management standards
• Leading ISO certification and surveillance activities
• Managing non-conformities, investigations, corrective actions, and ensuring timely close-out

Essential Skills:

To be successful as a Quality Manager, you will need:

• Quality Management Systems training
• Auditor training and auditing experience
• Extensive knowledge of ISO9001, IATF16949, and relevant quality management standards
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent planning, organisational, and workload management abilities
• High attention to detail with strong documentation and record-keeping skills
• A thorough understanding of management systems, compliance, and continuous improvement methodologies

Desirable Experience:

• Previous experience within a manufacturing or automotive environment
• Experience leading external quality audits and certification programmes
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques

Training:

• Industry-related training and ongoing support throughout your employment

Apply:

If you are interested in this opportunity as a Quality Manager, click apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.

People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process