Quality Manager
Job in
Havant, Hampshire County, PO9, England, UK
Listed on 2026-02-17
Listing for:
Workshop Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-17
Job specializations:
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Management
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Quality Manager is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for creating and driving the site quality strategy, fostering a culture of quality excellence to deliver high-quality products that meet customer and regulatory expectations.
This role provides strategic quality leadership and tactical oversight, developing a culture of ‘Right First Time’ and driving continuous improvement.
The Opportunity
As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will:
Own and drive the site quality strategy
Embed a culture of “Right First Time” across manufacturing and engineering
Influence senior stakeholders and shape long-term business planning
Lead site audit readiness and represent the business during customer and certification audits
Standardise and elevate quality processes across sites
Develop high-performing quality teams for the future
You will balance strategic direction with hands-on operational oversight — ensuring systems are robust, compliant, and continuously improving.
What You will Be Responsible For
Strategic Leadership
Align site quality strategy with global corporate objectives
Act as a change enabler across manufacturing and engineering
Influence decision-making at senior leadership level
Drive cross-site collaboration (UK & Ireland)
Quality Systems & Compliance
Oversee ISO 9001, ISOand GxP compliance
Lead audit preparation and responses
Own CAPA, change management, validation, non-conformance and risk management
Improve supplier quality in partnership with supply chain
Lead customer quality investigations and communications
Continuous Improvement
Drive defect reduction and Right First Time performance
Implement KPI dashboards and data-driven decision-making
Champion Lean / Six Sigma methodologies
Team Development
Lead, mentor and develop the quality team
Build succession plans and long-term capability
Create a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
What We are Looking For
We are keen to speak with senior quality leaders who bring:
Proven leadership experience within medical device or life sciences manufacturing
Experience operating at senior site leadership level
Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISOand GxP
Experience leading and receiving regulatory and customer audits
Multi-site or multi-sector quality exposure (biopharma experience highly desirable)
Lean / Six Sigma or recognised auditing certifications
A degree (or equivalent practical experience)
Most importantly, you will be a visible, credible and engaging leader who can influence across functions and geographies.
Why Consider This Role
Genuine strategic influence at site leadership level
Exposure to global quality networks
Backed by the strength and investment of a FTSE
100 group
Strong commitment to inclusion and employee wellbeing
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
This is an opportunity to leave a legacy — shaping quality culture in a business that delivers critical technologies to the life sciences sector worldwide
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