Are you looking for new opportunities and have experience as a Quality Manager in a manufacturing or production environment? Are you interested in joining a global organisation where continuous improvement and operational excellence are ingrained into the company culture? Then you might be our new Quality Manager at JELD-WEN in Penrith, UK. This role will be focused on developing and managing the site Quality Strategy. You will oversee and enhance the quality management systems within the Penrith operation. The role is critical in ensuring that we continue our journey in ensuring products meet both the top industry standards and the highest of customer expectations. You will lead quality assurance (QA) initiatives, manage quality control (QC) processes, lead the implementation of new quality systems and work closely with Production, Engineering and Procurement teams to ensure consistent quality throughout the supply chain. You will have a quality first mindset, have experience of applying process controls, implementing quality systems and leading and motivating others. You will showcase strong organisation and planning skills to support the sites quality performance, through the planning and prioritisation of improvement activities. We offer onsite working from our state-of-the-art Penrith facility, a competitive salary, annual bonus scheme (up to 10%), 25 days holiday, up to 7.5% pension contribution, medicash and salary sacrifice schemes. What your impact will be: Develop and manage the site Quality Strategy. Manage the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring ongoing development, accreditation, and compliance to ISO 9001. Regularly review and update policies, procedures, and documentation. Establish and maintain customer quality requirements by ensuring compliance to product and material specifications. Analyse quality data (Rework, Scrap and Customer Complaints) to identify trends, root causes of defects, and opportunities for improvement. Lead and mentor the Quality Lead Operatives and Production Specialists to build technical expertise and foster a quality-driven culture. Train employees on quality standards, processes, and regulatory requirements. Manage internal and external audits related to quality certifications and customer requirements. Support with the development and implementation of New Product Initiatives (NPI). Address customer complaints and non-conformances, ensuring timely resolution and prevention of reoccurrence. Oversee supplier quality performance and provide support on their development. Collaborate closely with the Technical Manager ensuring technical documentation is up to date and available. Provide accurate advice and guidance to the Site Leadership Team (SLT) on legal compliance, best practice, and strategy implementation. What you'll need to succeed: Proven experience working in a Quality Leadership role, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment. Familiarity with certifications like FSC, PEFC and ISO 9001. Proficiency in quality tools (e.g., Process Mapping, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis). Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills. Excellent problem solver. Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment. Confidence in ability to make decisions and recommendations. Strong understanding of root cause analysis techniques. Fully computer literate with strong IT skills for report writing, analyses of data statistics. Why join us. "We are passionate about doors and are one of the world's largest manufacturers in this field. If you want to join us, we provide an international environment, a high level of flexibility, great potential for personal development and the opportunity to work with strong brands". We act with integrity, invest in people, inspire through innovation, deliver on our promises and improve every day. We are seeking talented individuals who share this purpose and values and want to excel in their field of expertise. We offer excellent benefits, a collaborative environment in which to apply your talent and a dynamic and growing company, with exceptional career progression opportunities. About JELD-WEN JELD-WEN, found ed in 1960, is a leading global manufacturer of doors and windows with over 18,000 employees worldwide. In Europe, the company has a team of more than 6,500 people across the UK, France, and Central and Northern Europe. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, JELD-WEN designs, produces and distributes an extensive range of interior and exterior doors, wood, vinyl and aluminiumwindows and related products for use in the new construction and repair and remodellingof residential homes and non-residential buildings. Our products and services afford us the opportunity to enter peoples' workplaces, homes and daily lives. With this privilege comes great responsibility to ensure that the products we deliver are reliable and enrich the places and lives that they touch. We bring beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives. JELD-WEN is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws. Unless explicitly requested or approached by JELD-WEN, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.