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Job Opportunity: Quality Assurance Manager

Location: Lytham St Anne's, England

Role Overview:

We are representing a leading manufacturer with a strong global presence, seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to join their team in Lytham St Anne’s. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the Quality Management System (QMS) and ensuring adherence to quality standards within a dynamic, well-established organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

* Act as the management representative for Quality, developing, implementing, and maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO9001:2015.

* Report QMS performance and KPI results to top management, and liaise with customers, suppliers, and stakeholders on quality matters.

* Train and motivate staff to adhere to QMS standards, ensuring all activities comply with health and safety regulations and company procedures.

* Oversee daily interactions with colleagues, line management, and senior management, ensuring ethical practices and compliance with the Environmental Management System.

* Lead by example in quality and professionalism, and manage internal and external audits, addressing non-conformances and promoting continuous improvement.

* Develop and execute audit plans, ensuring timely resolution of findings and promoting ISO9001:2015 and customer-specific requirements throughout the company.

* Manage and guide the quality team, recognising and addressing training needs while supporting best practices in health, safety, and environmental management.

* Create and manage budget requirements to meet financial objectives and support initiatives to reduce non-value-added activities.

Connections:

* External: Customers and suppliers as applicable.

* Internal: All personnel at various levels.

Minimum Requirements:

* Education: Preferably degree educated in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.

* Experience & Training: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Quality Manager role or a significant quality position, with a strong background in QMS. Experience with PPAP generation is advantageous. A background in manufacturing is essential.

* Skills and Knowledge: Audit training preferred.

The role is situated within a small team managing a department with an approximate turnover of £14M, offering a significant opportunity for impact within the organisation. If you are interested in applying for this role, please apply and contact Coral at Blakeford Recruitment with an up-to-date resume