Quality Manager
Coppice Alupack, Trealaw, Rhondda Cynon Taf - Rhondda Cynon Taf
Quality Manager
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Coppice Alupack, Trealaw, Rhondda Cynon Taf - Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 5 days ago, 10 Jan | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: ade68cd7833d4d0bbd062697c1cd7c88
Full Job Description
- Greenfield opportunity: Build and embed quality systems from day one
- High visibility role: Direct influence on site standards and senior leadership decision-making
- Real ownership: Autonomy to shape processes and best practice
- Career growth: Broaden your remit across quality, safety and environmental excellence Shape Quality From Day One in a Brand-New Operation! We are launching a new manufacturing site in Tonypandy and are seeking an experienced, hands-on Quality Manager to take full ownership of quality, safety and compliance from the ground up. This is a rare greenfield opportunity for a quality professional who thrives on building robust systems, setting standards, and embedding a culture of excellence. You'll be the architect of the site's Quality Management System (QMS), working closely with senior stakeholders to ensure compliance, consistency and continuous improvement across the operation - If you're motivated by autonomy, influence, and the chance to leave a lasting legacy, this role offers exactly that! The Role As Quality Manager, you will have end-to-end responsibility for quality assurance, compliance, and audit readiness at a newly established site. Key responsibilities include: Quality Systems & Compliance
- Design, implement and embed a fit-for-purpose Quality Management System (QMS) aligned to customer, legal and industry standards
- Own and maintain all quality documentation, including procedures, work instructions and the Management System Manual
- Ensure compliance with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, BRC, Bureau Veritas and Sedex standards Auditing & Continuous Improvement
- Plan and conduct internal audits and manage external audits with confidence
- Investigate non-conformances, implement corrective and preventive actions, and drive measurable improvements
- Track, analyse and report quality performance metrics to senior management Customer, Supplier & Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as the primary point of contact for quality-related customer and supplier matters
- Manage customer complaints professionally and support product recalls where required, including stock quarantine
- Host audits, site visits and inspections, representing the business to the highest standard Leadership & Collaboration
- Lead, coach and develop the QA team, setting clear expectations and building capability
- Work collaboratively with Production, Warehouse, H&S and Sales teams to ensure specifications are met and deviations resolved swiftly
- Promote a strong culture of quality, accountability and continuous improvement across the site What You'll Bring
- Strong working knowledge of Quality Management principles and systems
- Proven experience maintaining and auditing against ISO 14001, ISO 45001, BRC, Bureau Veritas and Sedex
- HACCP and Food Hygiene training
- IOSH certification and Legionella training
- Confident communicator with strong negotiation, report writing and presentation skills
- Excellent leadership, coaching and stakeholder management capability
- Strong IT literacy with the ability to analyse and report operational data
- Flexible approach to working hours to meet business needs Desirable (But Not Essential)
- Experience with environmental compliance (waste, energy, water, oils, pest control and relevant legislation)
- Externally certified auditor status
- NEBOSH qualification (or working towards)
- Exposure to Lean / Six Sigma methodologies
- Train-the-Trainer experience and confidence delivering internal training
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/quality-manager-126279482