Plant Quality Manager

Ready to lead quality excellence across a high‑performing production site? This role is based at the manufacturing plant in Folkestone, Kent and requires a Plant Quality Manager to take full ownership of quality performance across our Folkestone manufacturing plant. As Plant Quality Manager, you’ll play a critical leadership role in ensuring that quality standards are embedded, maintained and continuously improved across all site operations.

You’ll oversee Quality Control, Quality Assurance and batch release activities, while working closely with cross‑functional teams to drive a strong quality culture across both cosmetic and medical device manufacturing environments.

• Lead all Quality Control and Quality Assurance activities across the plant.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO 13485 / 22716 and regulatory standards.
• Oversee batch release for finished goods, raw materials and bulk product via SAP.
• Drive root cause investigations, CAPAs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead internal and external quality audits.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Operations, Engineering, R&D, Supply Chain and Regulatory teams.
• Ensure effective training, development and performance of the Quality team.
• Maintain efficient laboratory operations and packaging inspection processes.
• Support complaint investigations and drive resolution.

• Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Extensive experience in quality roles within regulated industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of GMP and ISO standards (13485 / 22716).
• Proven experience managing and developing teams.
• Experience with in cosmetics, FMCG or medical device manufacturing desirable.

• Confident and influential leader with strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Organised and analytical, with expertise in quality tools such as root cause analysis, FMEA and CAPA.
• Self‑motivated, adaptable to change, and passionate about building high‑performing teams while driving continuous improvement and risk mitigation.

This role works Monday – Friday, 37 hours per week. The position is based on site at the manufacturing plant in Folkestone, Kent, 5 days per week.

We offer a competitive package, including 24 days annual leave, a pension matched up to 9%, life assurance cover and membership of a health cash plan.