Head Of Quality

Head of Quality | International Manufacturing |

Up to £100,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Ready to take ownership of Quality for a growing international manufacturer?

We are searching for a Head of Quality for a well-established international business that manufactures high-quality construction products.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced quality leader who enjoys making a real impact.

You'll take full ownership of the quality function, leading quality strategy across the business while working closely with Operations, Manufacturing and Supply Chain to drive continuous improvement.

This is a genuinely hands-on leadership role. You'll be comfortable rolling up your sleeves, influencing stakeholders across the business and leading by example.

You'll initially operate without a dedicated quality team, so we're looking for someone who thrives in an autonomous environment and enjoys building capability as the business grows.

What You'll Be Doing

✅ Develop and deliver the company's quality strategy.

✅ Drive a culture of quality, accountability and continuous improvement across the business.

✅ Act as the senior quality expert, ensuring products, processes and systems meet customer, regulatory and internal standards.

✅ Lead and influence operational teams to achieve quality excellence.

✅ Take full ownership of supplier quality across an international supply chain.

✅ Develop supplier quality processes, KPIs, scorecards and performance metrics.

✅ Conduct supplier audits, assessments and ongoing performance reviews.

✅ Manage supplier non-conformances, root cause investigations and corrective actions.

✅ Work closely with Purchasing and Supply Chain to improve supplier performance and reduce quality risks.

✅ Support supplier selection, onboarding and long-term supplier development.

✅ Ensure compliance with ISO standards while driving continuous improvement across manufacturing.

Candidate Profile

We're looking for an experienced quality professional who combines strategic thinking with a practical, hands-on approach.

You'll ideally have:

✔️ Proven experience leading Quality within a manufacturing environment.

✔️ Strong supplier quality management experience.

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Experience with in construction products, automotive, aerospace or another highly regulated manufacturing sector.

✔️ Excellent knowledge of ISO standards, auditing and compliance.

✔️ Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.

✔️ The ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the business.

✔️ A positive, proactive "can-do" attitude.

✔️ Excellent leadership and communication skills.

🌟 Why Join?

💰 Salary up to £100,000 (DOE)

🎯 Performance Bonus

🚗 Company Car Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)

🏥 Private Medical Insurance

🎂 Birthday Off – because it's worth celebrating!

🏖️ 23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

🌍 Join a Growing International Business with ambitious plans and exciting opportunities.

📈 Real Career Progression as the business continues to expand.

💡 High Impact Role – Shape the quality strategy and influence business performance at a senior level.

🤝 Work Alongside an Experienced Leadership Team committed to operational excellence.

⭐ Autonomy & Ownership – Make decisions, drive improvements and leave your mark