Quality Manager Monday-Friday Salary: Dependent on Experience 37.5 hours per week (early finish on Friday) Nelson My client who are a leading manufacturer within their field are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to join their team. The main purpose of this position will be to support the business through a period of quality system change including the introduction of APQP and PPAP methodologies. It will also involve managing an existing quality team, and supporting them through a period of growth. Quality Manager Requirements: Experience implementing APQP/PPAP processes into a manufacturing environment Six Sigma qualified (Black Belt preferred) Experience working within a diverse manufacturing environment (ideally nuclear or aerospace) Strong knowledge of ISO9001 and AS9100 Experience managing a multidisciplined team, identifying the strengths within the team and managing them accordingly Planning & Organising - Effectively organises all resources and time to deliver overall objectives Decision making & Problem Solving - Demonstrates a readiness to make decisions, take required action, and owns that outcome whilst confidently using personal expertise to promote any ideas. Experience dealing with customers, providing guidance and advise on product selection Quality Manager Duties: Support and assist with the implementation of new product implementation methodologies (PPAP and APQP) Lead and conduct root cause analysis on non-conforming products using methodologies like 8D and 5Why's (RCA) and implementing preventative and corrective actions Develop, implement, and oversee quality management processes and procedures (CI) Review quality aspects of customer specifications and contracts Supervise and provide guidance to inspectors, technicians, and other quality-related staff Investigate customer product complaints and quarantined items Coordinate Quality meetings and training matrixes Data Analysis and Reporting (Good IT skills, especially Excel, Ability to create Reports and PowerPoint presentations) Leadership of an inspection team Prioritising inspection tasks to support production requirements Perform internal quality audits in line with audit plans Document Control Customer Management Benefits and Additional information: 33 days Annual Leave includes 8 bank holidays Private Healthcare after qualifying period – 6 months Pension Scheme (employer contribution is 4%) Life Insurance after qualifying period – 3 months Key Words: Quality Manager, Quality Team Leader, Quality Lead, Head of Quality, Quality Supervisor Please contact Clare Butler at Winsearch UK for further information. Clare Butler – Winsearch acts as an employment agency for permanent staff. We recruit for roles based in Engineering & Manufacturing, Food & Drinks, Pharmaceutical, Supply Chain & Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you The UK has now left the European Union. Any EU, EEA or Swiss citizens living in the UK that wish to remain in the UK post Brexit need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. Although the closing date for applications was 30th Jun 2021, if you have not yet applied but believe that you would qualify under the EU Settlement Scheme, the Home Office have confirmed that they will consider late applications. For further information please see https:// Many Thanks