Quality Manager

Overview

We haveanexcellent opportunity for a Quality Manager to joinour senior teamat

Alderman,a leading metalwork manufacturer in Plymouthexpanding intothe defence sector. You will lead our efforts inquality,regulatory compliance, workplace health &safetyand environmental management.

Reporting directly to the Operations Director and serving as a key member of the senior management team, this role plays a strategic part in shaping operational excellence, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across the business. A strong manufacturing background is essential, with experience in welding and fabrication considered highly desirable.

You will receive a salary of up to £45,000 per annum, plus a management bonus.

• Leading company-wide compliance across quality,health &safetyand environmental standards
• Owning ISO 9001, ISO
  14001and ISO 18001 systems, including audits and continuous improvement
• Advising senior leaders on regulatory risk, operationalcontrolsand best practice
• Driving internal audits, risk assessments and corrective actions using structured methodologies
• Working closely with production leadership to embed compliance into daily operations
• Overseeing supplier compliance, approvals,auditsand documentation standards

• Previous experience managing ISO 9001, ISO
  14001and ISO 18001 standards
• A strong manufacturing background, with exposure to welding and fabrication environments, particularly in the defence sectors
• Any experience in thedefencesectorwith welding qualifications is of particular interest, such as ISO 3834 or a desire to learn
• Working knowledge of internal audits, PPAP documentation and structured problem-solving
• Experience delivering health & safety systems aligned with UK legislation
• Familiarity with lean principles such as 6S and continuous improvement frameworks

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