Head of Quality (UK) - Manufacturing
Location: Haydock (Regular travel required)
Salary: up to £80,000 plus car plus bonus
Are you a dynamic and results-driven Quality Leader with a passion for driving excellence across multiple sites? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? If you're ready to take on a high-impact role with significant responsibility, this could be your next challenge.
The Role:
As Head of Quality, you will lead the development and implementation of the quality strategy for a leading manufacturing organization. Managing multiple sites, you'll ensure top-tier quality standards while continuously improving processes and systems. This role requires a hands-on approach, collaboration with teams, and proactive resolution of quality issues. With approximately 60% travel, you'll be central to operations, ensuring alignment and fostering a culture of quality excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Develop and implement a long-term quality strategy aligned with business goals
2. Lead, mentor, and motivate a multisite Quality Assurance team
3. Manage risk assessments, supplier quality, and process audits
4. Investigate and resolve quality issues through root cause analysis & corrective actions
5. Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, and SPC methodologies
6. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal departments, suppliers, and customers
7. Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and other relevant standards
What We're Looking For:
* Proven experience in a Quality Assurance leadership role within a regulated manufacturing environment (preferably aerospace)
* Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, quality tools, and methodologies (Six Sigma, SPC, 8D, FMEA)
* Exceptional leadership, communication, and analytical skills
* Ability to influence stakeholders, drive change, and lead continuous improvement
* Willingness and flexibility to travel across UK sites
Interested in This Opportunity?
If you're an ambitious Quality Leader who excels in a multi-site environment and enjoys a hands-on role, we want to hear from you.
Please send your CV and cover letter to Sharon at Morgan Ryder today!
At Morgan Ryder, we offer a broad range of employment opportunities, from temporary to permanent roles across various industries including Food & Drink, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.
Note: Calls to and from Morgan Ryder offices may be monitored or recorded for compliance, training, and record-keeping purposes.
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