Quality Manager

Quality Manager Site-Based | UK Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits The Role As Quality Manager, you will take full ownership of the manufacturing quality function, ensuring products consistently meet internal standards, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements. Key responsibilities include: Leading the Quality Control and Quality Assurance function (QC Supervisor + technicians) Ownership and continuous improvement of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System Managing internal and external audits, documentation, and compliance processes Ensuring adherence to chemical industry regulations (e.g. REACH, ISO, GMP) Leading root cause analysis, risk assessments, and CAPA activities Partnering cross-functionally with Manufacturing, R&D, Supply Chain, and Commercial Monitoring and reporting quality KPIs, trends, and improvement initiatives Managing and resolving customer complaints professionally and effectively Driving continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies About You You are a confident, structured quality leader who thrives in a regulated manufacturing environment and enjoys driving improvement rather than simply maintaining systems. You will likely bring: Proven experience in a quality leadership role within manufacturing Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality systems governance Experience as an ISO 9001 Lead or Internal Auditor Solid understanding of chemical industry compliance frameworks Demonstrable people leadership experience within QC / QA Strong analytical skills with the ability to lead investigations and make data-driven decisions A collaborative communication style with credibility across technical and non-technical teams A degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline What's on Offer Competitive base salary Performance-related bonus Company pension & life assurance Health cash plan 23 days holiday plus bank holidays Ongoing training and professional development Stable, well-invested manufacturing site with modern systems Free onsite parking and strong transport links Why Apply? This is an opportunity to step into a visible, influential Quality Manager role within a globally backed organisation where quality genuinely matters. You'll have the autonomy to shape systems, lead people, and make a lasting impact on both customer satisfaction and operational performance. WR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy