Quality Supervisor
Job in
Braintree, Essex County, CM7, England, UK
Listed on 2026-08-15
Listing for:
Prime Appointments
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-15
Job specializations:
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Production QC/QA, Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
An experienced, practical Quality Supervisor is needed for a specialist bespoke fire door manufacturing business, with the opportunity to progress into the Quality Manager role as part of a planned handover from the current post holder, who is retiring. The handover period runs for up to a year, giving genuine support and mentoring before taking on full ownership of quality standards.
You'll work with production, technical and operations teams to identify issues, investigate root causes, and drive continuous improvement, supported by the outgoing Quality Manager throughout the transition.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain and improve quality standards, procedures and inspection methods across the business
Investigate non-conformances, customer concerns and product defects, and implement corrective/preventive actions
Support compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and relevant certification requirements, including audit preparation
Monitor and report quality costs (scrap, rework, returns, remedial works)
Coach operators and team leaders on quality standards and inspection requirements
Liaise professionally with customers, suppliers and contractors on quality matters
About You
Previous experience in a quality role (Quality Supervisor, Quality Inspector, Quality Coordinator or similar)
Experience in joinery, fire door manufacture, woodworking or a similar manufacturing and production environment
Knowledge of ISO 9001/14001, auditing or QMS advantageous;
Lean/Six Sigma a bonus
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Comfortable in a factory environment, with flexibility to visit customer sites Benefits
Free on-site parking
23 days holiday plus bank holidays
Excellent progression opportunities
Development of individuals
Early finish Fridays Apply Now
If you're a quality professional with joinery or manufacturing experience looking for a role with real progression and support, we want to hear from you, apply today.
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