Quality Manager

Job title:

Quality Manager

Company:

Cranleigh Recruitment

Job description

Quality Manager
Location: Rochester, Kent | Salary: £35,000-£40,000 | Full-timeWe’re excited to be supporting a fast-growing new business at the forefront of its field. With a pioneering approach and rapid expansion, this company is looking for a proactive and ambitious Quality Manager ready to roll up their sleeves and play a foundational role in establishing robust quality processes. This is a unique opportunity to join at an early stage, shape the Quality Management System (QMS) from the ground up, and develop your own team as the business scales.About the RoleThis is a hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys making a tangible impact. You’ll be instrumental in designing and implementing a compliant, efficient QMS – laying the foundations for a culture of continuous improvement. Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, you’ll ensure products and processes not only meet industry standards but exceed customer expectations.What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the development and rollout of a company-wide QMS, aligned with ISO 9001 or equivalent.
• Oversee internal and external audits, and manage compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
• Embed quality best practices across product development, production, and supply chain.
• Define and monitor quality KPIs, using data to drive improvements and corrective actions.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures (CAPA).
• Support supplier quality assurance, including audits and onboarding.
• Deliver training and champion a strong quality culture across all teams.
• Present quality performance insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a quality management role within manufacturing (ideally medical devices or a similarly regulated sector).
• Proven track record implementing and maintaining a QMS.
• Strong knowledge of quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, DMAIC, 5 Whys, 8D, etc.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and engage across teams.
• Ambition to grow and lead a team as the business evolves.

Bonus Points For:

• Relevant qualifications (e.g., CQE, Six Sigma, ISO 9001 Lead Auditor).
• Familiarity with ISO 13485 or FDA 21 CFR Part 820.
• Experience with quality or ERP software platforms.
• Project management skills or certifications.

If you’re a hands-on quality professional ready to take ownership and grow with a dynamic business, we’d love to hear from you.

Expected salary

£35000 – 40000 per year

Location

Kent

Job date

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 01:26:15 GMT

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