Process Improvement and Quality Manager
Up to £65,000
Bury
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join a leading manufacturing company as a Quality Assurance & Process Improvement Manager and become a key player in driving performance improvements and managing a top-notch quality system. If you're passionate about process optimisation, quality assurance, and leading dynamic teams, this role is perfect for you!
Reporting to the Operations Manager / Plant Manager Designate, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our manufacturing processes. Your primary mission? Enable the production teams to safely manufacture high-quality products at the lowest possible cost. You'll work closely with the Plant Manager to establish and implement the site vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with our business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Vision & Strategy: Collaborate with the Plant Manager to develop a 5-year site operations vision, driving sustainable cost and yield improvements year on year.
Process Improvement: Lead the Process Improvement team, identify problems, analyse root causes, and implement solutions to enhance product yield, quality, and process control. Manage equipment and process changes to achieve optimal quality at the lowest cost.
Quality Assurance: Lead the Quality Assurance team to ensure the plant consistently produces high-quality products. Manage external certifications (ISO9001, IATF16949) and handle customer complaints to uphold our brand values.
Health, Safety & Environment: Ensure site compliance with company safety policies and HSE legislation. Promote safe working practices and drive environmental performance improvements.
Production & Quality Support: Champion world-class manufacturing standards and support the plant in maintaining high-quality production.
Engineering & Maintenance: Foster cooperation between Process Improvement and engineering teams, identify machinery needs, and contribute to capital expenditure proposals.
Financial Management: Work with finance and the Plant Manager on annual capital and expense budgets, and control expenditures through variance and trend analysis.
People Management: Develop and optimise the Quality Assurance and Process Improvement teams, promote open communication, encourage a "can do" culture, and maintain high standards of employee relations.
Commercial & Logistics Support: Assist in product management, contribute to product line strategy, and work with supply chain teams to develop innovative solutions for a fast-moving, international customer base.What We Offer:
Dynamic Work Environment: Engage in a fast-paced, challenging, and rewarding work environment.
Leadership Role: Lead a team of 10-15 professionals, including Process Improvement Engineers, Process Improvement Technicians, and Quality Assurance team members.
Impactful Work: Play a crucial role in the production of high-quality products with a significant impact on safety and cost efficiency.
Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
Collaborative Culture: Be part of a team that values open communication, teamwork, and a "family" culture.Essential requirements
Previous experience in a Quality Manager or Process Management/Improvement position within the Manufacturing sector (ISO9001)
Must be confident in Lean process implementation / management.
Confident, Inspirational, Passionate, and a keen desire to be successful with a reliable and professional approachDesirable experience:
IATF16949
Six sigma
Textile manufacturingJoin us in driving excellence in manufacturing! If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for quality and process improvement, we want to hear from you.
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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