Quality Manager

The Quality Manager is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for creating and driving the site quality strategy, fostering a culture of quality excellence to deliver high-quality products that meet customer and regulatory expectations. This role provides strategic quality leadership and tactical oversight, developing a culture of ‘Right First Time’ and driving continuous improvement. The Opportunity As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will: Own and drive the site quality strategy Embed a culture of “Right First Time” across manufacturing and engineering Influence senior stakeholders and shape long-term business planning Lead site audit readiness and represent the business during customer and certification audits Standardise and elevate quality processes across sites Develop high-performing quality teams for the future You will balance strategic direction with hands-on operational oversight — ensuring systems are robust, compliant, and continuously improving. What You will Be Responsible For Strategic Leadership Align site quality strategy with global corporate objectives Act as a change enabler across manufacturing and engineering Influence decision-making at senior leadership level Drive cross-site collaboration (UK & Ireland) Quality Systems & Compliance Oversee ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and GxP compliance Lead audit preparation and responses Own CAPA, change management, validation, non-conformance and risk management Improve supplier quality in partnership with supply chain Lead customer quality investigations and communications Continuous Improvement Drive defect reduction and Right First Time performance Implement KPI dashboards and data-driven decision-making Champion Lean / Six Sigma methodologies Team Development Lead, mentor and develop the quality team Build succession plans and long-term capability Create a culture of accountability and continuous improvement What We are Looking For We are keen to speak with senior quality leaders who bring: Proven leadership experience within medical device or life sciences manufacturing Experience operating at senior site leadership level Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and GxP Experience leading and receiving regulatory and customer audits Multi-site or multi-sector quality exposure (biopharma experience highly desirable) Lean / Six Sigma or recognised auditing certifications A degree (or equivalent practical experience) Most importantly, you will be a visible, credible and engaging leader who can influence across functions and geographies. Why Consider This Role Genuine strategic influence at site leadership level Exposure to global quality networks Backed by the strength and investment of a FTSE100 group Strong commitment to inclusion and employee wellbeing Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package This is an opportunity to leave a legacy — shaping quality culture in a business that delivers critical technologies to the life sciences sector worldwide