Manufacturing & Quality Systems Officer

Manufacturing & Quality Systems Officer - Nottingham - £40,000 to £45,000 + Progression Are you experienced in quality, technical or operations support within a manufacturing environment? Do you enjoy improving systems, processes and ways of working across a production environment? Are you confident working between management, shopfloor teams and customers on technical matters? Would you like the opportunity to grow into an Operations Management role as the business develops? Take your career to the next level with a growing UK manufacturer operating from a modern production facility in Nottingham, supplying bespoke products into commercial and construction-related markets. This business is looking to appoint a Technical Officer who will sit at the centre of operations and quality, helping ensure products, systems and processes meet the highest standards while supporting the ongoing development of the site. What you NEED... Experience working in a technical, quality or operational support role within a manufacturing environment Good understanding of quality systems, audits and accreditation frameworks such as ISO standards Experience investigating non-conformances and driving corrective and preventive actions Ability to analyse operational processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and repeatability Strong communication skills with the confidence to work closely with management, supervisors and production teams Comfortable creating procedures, documentation and performance reports What you'll get in return... Salary between £40,000 and £45,000 depending on experience Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership on site systems and operational improvements Exposure to quality management, operational processes and system implementation Clear long-term progression into an Operations Management position for the right individual Stable role within a growing manufacturing business investing in its people and processes Nice to Haves... Experience within sectors such as worktops, joinery, furniture, construction products or similar manufacturing environments Previous exposure to ERP, MRP or production data systems Experience supporting audits and maintaining quality management systems Knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement or 5S methodologies Relevant HNC, HND or degree in engineering, manufacturing, quality or a related discipline Company Profile This established UK manufacturer specialises in producing high-quality bespoke products for commercial and construction markets. Operating from a modern production facility in Nottingham, the business is continuing to invest in its systems, processes and accreditations to support future growth. The Technical Officer will play a key role in supporting quality management, improving operational systems and ensuring the site maintains the standards required by customers and regulatory bodies. Role & Responsibilities Own and maintain the site Quality Management System Develop and update quality procedures, work instructions and documentation Investigate quality issues and non-conformances and drive corrective actions Monitor quality performance including scrap, rework and customer complaints Oversee site accreditations and coordinate internal and external audits Review operational systems and identify opportunities for improvement Map and document production processes to improve efficiency and repeatability Support the implementation of new systems such as ERP, MRP or quality platforms Lead trials, testing and validation of new processes or digital tools Develop and deliver training materials for operators, supervisors and office teams Provide technical support on product specifications, tolerances and manufacturing capabilities Support continuous improvement initiatives across the site including lean projects and waste reduction INDWIN 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 (url removed) /> Many Thanks