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Quality Director
Posted 11 days ago
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Interim Quality Director (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)
Worcester
We are looking for an Interim Quality Director to join our key client in Worcester to cover the Quality department on a 12-month FTC basis who can start immediately.
This role would suit someone who has ideally has experience leading a Quality department in a fast paced manufacturing environment for a product based manufacturing company covering global manufacturing sites.
Excellent Salary to be discussed upon application
Monday to Friday - Hybrid Working - + Excellent Benefits
Global Travel required when necessary
Key Responsibilities:
- The Quality Director will be overseeing the Quality department and ensuring company and product reputation in standards is adhered to.
- Deliver high quality products whilst building impeccable relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders
- Liaise with both customers and suppliers to ensure overall quality satisfaction and deal with any high level Quality issues and processes
- Experience adhering to ISO standards as well as 8D, PPAP and FMEA essential
- Travel to manufacturing sites when necessary to ensure Quality issues are dealt with at the highest level
Key Attributes:
- This role would suite a Quality Director, Head of Quality, Senior Quality Manager with at least 7 to 10 years' experience managing a large Quality team
- Ideally experience working in a fast paced or regulated environment
- Ability to wear multiple hats, liaise confidently with multiple teams and work well under pressure in a busy environment
- Willingness to commit to a 12 Month FTC and ability to travel globally when necessary
Quality Director
Posted 18 days ago
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I have an exciting opportunity for an interim Quality Director to join a global leading manufacturer in the product consumer market. This is a highly recognised brand in industry, and they are leading the way in advancement of technologies.
Location would ideally be circa to the West Midlands, Shropshire, Worcestershire region.
They are looking to pay a highly attractive hourly rate with a contract term circa to 12 months. There is also an option for fixed term with company benefits if this is a preferred option.
Some key responsibilities of the Quality Director:
- The Quality Director will serve as the primary voice on quality and aftersales performance at Executive level.
- Shape and deliver the company's quality, approvals, and aftersales strategy in line with business and environmental goals.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including global supply partners, trade associations, and regulators.
- Represent the department on the Product Safety Committee and drive product and service improvement initiatives.
- Lead a department of 20 ensuring robust development plans and career progression.
- Manage the departmental budget
- Demonstrate extensive leadership experience in quality and aftersales management within manufacturing, consumer goods, or a related industry.
- Combine technical expertise with strong commercial acumen.
- Thrive in a cross-functional environment, influencing stakeholders from engineering teams to exec members.
- Lead and inspire teams, developing both people and processes.
- Operate with resilience and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Requirements of the Quality Director
- Preferably, Consumer, plastics or automotive industry
- Senior level in Quality is essential, either Director level or Head of Quality
- Full P&L Responsibility reporting to the Vice President of the business.
- Extensive team management experience. Size of team circa to 20.
- Engineering degree in a relevant discipline and experience managing quality issues
- Experience of FMEA, PPAP and 8D
- Experience of working cross functionally and with global OEMs to improve product quality and product pricing
- Experience with continuous improvement
Quality Director
Posted today
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I have an exciting opportunity for an interim Quality Director to join a global leading manufacturer in the product consumer market. This is a highly recognised brand in industry, and they are leading the way in advancement of technologies.
Location would ideally be circa to the West Midlands, Shropshire, Worcestershire region.
They are looking to pay a highly attractive hourly rate with a contract term circa to 12 months. There is also an option for fixed term with company benefits if this is a preferred option.
Some key responsibilities of the Quality Director:
- The Quality Director will serve as the primary voice on quality and aftersales performance at Executive level.
- Shape and deliver the company's quality, approvals, and aftersales strategy in line with business and environmental goals.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including global supply partners, trade associations, and regulators.
- Represent the department on the Product Safety Committee and drive product and service improvement initiatives.
- Lead a department of 20 ensuring robust development plans and career progression.
- Manage the departmental budget
- Demonstrate extensive leadership experience in quality and aftersales management within manufacturing, consumer goods, or a related industry.
- Combine technical expertise with strong commercial acumen.
- Thrive in a cross-functional environment, influencing stakeholders from engineering teams to exec members.
- Lead and inspire teams, developing both people and processes.
- Operate with resilience and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Requirements of the Quality Director
- Preferably, Consumer, plastics or automotive industry
- Senior level in Quality is essential, either Director level or Head of Quality
- Full P&L Responsibility reporting to the Vice President of the business.
- Extensive team management experience. Size of team circa to 20.
- Engineering degree in a relevant discipline and experience managing quality issues
- Experience of FMEA, PPAP and 8D
- Experience of working cross functionally and with global OEMs to improve product quality and product pricing
- Experience with continuous improvement
Quality Director
Posted today
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Interim Quality Director (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)
Worcester
We are looking for an Interim Quality Director to join our key client in Worcester to cover the Quality department on a 12-month FTC basis who can start immediately.
This role would suit someone who has ideally has experience leading a Quality department in a fast paced manufacturing environment for a product based manufacturing company covering global manufacturing sites.
Excellent Salary to be discussed upon application
Monday to Friday - Hybrid Working - + Excellent Benefits
Global Travel required when necessary
Key Responsibilities:
- The Quality Director will be overseeing the Quality department and ensuring company and product reputation in standards is adhered to.
- Deliver high quality products whilst building impeccable relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders
- Liaise with both customers and suppliers to ensure overall quality satisfaction and deal with any high level Quality issues and processes
- Experience adhering to ISO standards as well as 8D, PPAP and FMEA essential
- Travel to manufacturing sites when necessary to ensure Quality issues are dealt with at the highest level
Key Attributes:
- This role would suite a Quality Director, Head of Quality, Senior Quality Manager with at least 7 to 10 years' experience managing a large Quality team
- Ideally experience working in a fast paced or regulated environment
- Ability to wear multiple hats, liaise confidently with multiple teams and work well under pressure in a busy environment
- Willingness to commit to a 12 Month FTC and ability to travel globally when necessary
Quality Director
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
I have an exciting opportunity for an interim Quality Director to join a global leading manufacturer in the product consumer market. This is a highly recognised brand in industry, and they are leading the way in advancement of technologies.
Location would ideally be circa to the West Midlands, Shropshire, Worcestershire region.
They are looking to pay a highly attractive hourly rate with a contract .
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Design Assurance Quality Director
Posted 17 days ago
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Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in Advanced Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Continence Care, and Infusion Care. With more than 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in around 90 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec's revenues in 2024 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more please visit Key Responsibilities** :
+ Lead, mentor, coach, and develop team of technical Quality Assurance professionals who collaborate with T&I on the design, development, and manufacturing transfer of new or changed medical device products.
+ Ensure appropriate application of company policies and procedures for product development, risk management, test method development, statistical data analysis, and support of regulatory filings.
+ Lead the continuous improvement of the quality system elements that support the design, development, and manufacturing transfer of new products.
+ Maintain oversight of cGMP documentation, including, but not limited to product development reports, change control, validations, methods, and technology transfer.
+ Ensure documents are thorough, accurate and compliant to support regulatory inspections and submissions.
+ Provide support for investigations and recommend, develop and implement effective corrective actions.
+ Provides support during regulatory inspections and customer audits.
+ Identify and implement quality system improvements when gaps are identified through audits and departmental reviews.
+ Proactively investigates, identifies and implements improved quality practices.
+ Ensure operations within approved department budget.
+ Responsible for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination.
+ Ensures compliance in compiling and maintenance of Design History Files.
+ Drives a consistent approach to Design Controls across all the business units in ConvaTec.
+ Define and manage KPIs for related Quality Management Systems, in partnership with T&I
+ Ensures timely investigations and implementation of corrective actions related to design.
+ Permanent quality member for stage gate reviews/approvals.
+ Part of the T&I extended leadership team.
+ Part of the GDC site leadership team, including quality oversight of test laboratories that execute design validation, verification, and stability studies.
+ Management representative for GDC.
+ Ensures that QMS requirements are effectively established, implemented, maintained, and documented in accordance with standards and regulations identified in the reference section of the quality manual.
+ Reporting to management on the effectiveness of the quality management system and any needs for improvement.
+ Ensuring the promotion of awareness of the applicable regulatory and QMS requirements throughout the organization.
+ Ensuring quality policy is understood, implemented, and maintained at all levels of convatec.
+ Have oversight and support quality activities at the convatec Canada Ltd site as well as the Boston development site, ensuring compliance on the execution of the processes.
+ Lead 3rd party due diligence related to design quality/design controls.
+ Lead, direct, or execute vendor approval audits related to new product introductions.
+ Direct a team of design assurance and quality system managers with direct assignments to each business unit, ensuring close partnership with T&I on the development & launch of new products. This team covers design activities at all locations across convatec, and includes software as a medical device.
+ Has a total of minimum 7 direct reports, including global process owners for critical technical functions that impact all of convatec (risk management and statistical techniques).
**What we are looking for in you :**
+ Breadth of professional field and industry knowledge.
+ Experience working in Quality Systems/Processes that cover Medical Device Design Controls and Pharmaceutical Development preferred.
+ Ability to integrate critical information and champion advanced strategies/concepts through the organization.
+ Drives development of advanced technologies, principles and processes.
+ Ensures budgets, schedules, and performance requirements are met.
+ Judgement is required in resolving complex problems based on experience.
+ The ability to work in a cross functional team and ensure compliant project execution is a must.
+ Deep understanding of Design Controls and Design Change Process
+ Experience working in international environment in a global position is preferred
+ Minimum of B.S., or equivalent, in a scientific/technical discipline is required. Advanced degree (M.S., M.B.A, Ph.D. or equivalent) preferred.
+ Certifications in Quality Management Systems preferred.
+ Ten+ (10+) years in the medical device and/or pharmaceutical industry.
+ Five to seven (5-7) years experience in a leadership role.
+ Practical experience and global mastery in global quality standards and regulations governing medical products.
+ Written and spoken English. Another language would be an advantage
**Key competencies :**
+ Ability to think in clear, decisive manner, remaining calm under stressful and challenging conditions.
+ Ability to efficiently work through quality, organization and business issues with a focus on solutions and proactive contingency planning in support of the customer and business objectives.
+ Ability to apply budgetary analysis principles and effective allocation of internal/external resources.
+ Understanding of risk management principles and ability to apply these principles in day to day quality management activities, compliance issues, and business challenges.
+ Commercially astute and customer focused.
The role will require c25% travel
**Ready to join us?**
At Convatec, we're pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch. If you're ready to make a real impact, apply today and help us bring our Forever Caring promise to life.
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Quality Assurance/Quality Control Engineer
Posted 2 days ago
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Job Title: Quality Assurance/Quality Control Engineer
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP - Subject to clearance
Salary: 45,000 per annum
Benefits Package: 25 annual days plus 8 bank holidays, pension scheme, cycle to work scheme
Location: Leeds
Fully Site Based or Hybrid/Remote: Fully site based
Hours of Work: 37 hours per week
Role & Responsibilities:
- Review supplier and sub-contractor quality procedures
- Review manufacturing quality plans
- Inspect manufactured and supplied items
- Ensure project quality requirements are met
- Develop and maintain manufacturing lifetime quality records
- Arrange 3rd party inspections where required
Qualifications/Experience Required:
- Full drivers license
- QA/QC experience in a Steelwork/Fabrication environment is essential
- Nationally recognised Quality Control certification
- Experience within medium to large steel fabrication
- Experience of working in a highly regulated industry
- Working knowledge of MQP and LTQR requirements
- Knowledge of relevant British Standards
UK National Security Vetting Status: Must be able to obtain SC clearance
Interested in this position? please click "apply now"
We try to respond to all applicants, but sometimes this is not possible due to high volumes of applications; if you have not heard from us within 14 days, regrettably it means you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
This permanent vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd
Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.
Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.
Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
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Quality Assurance/Quality Control Engineer
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Job Title: Quality Assurance/Quality Control Engineer
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP - Subject to clearance
Salary: 45,000 per annum
Benefits Package: 25 annual days plus 8 bank holidays, pension scheme, cycle to work scheme
Location: Leeds
Fully Site Based or Hybrid/Remote: Fully site based
Hours of Work: 37 hours per week
Role & Responsibilities:
- Review supplier and sub-contractor quality procedures
- Review manufacturing quality plans
- Inspect manufactured and supplied items
- Ensure project quality requirements are met
- Develop and maintain manufacturing lifetime quality records
- Arrange 3rd party inspections where required
Qualifications/Experience Required:
- Full drivers license
- QA/QC experience in a Steelwork/Fabrication environment is essential
- Nationally recognised Quality Control certification
- Experience within medium to large steel fabrication
- Experience of working in a highly regulated industry
- Working knowledge of MQP and LTQR requirements
- Knowledge of relevant British Standards
UK National Security Vetting Status: Must be able to obtain SC clearance
Interested in this position? please click "apply now"
We try to respond to all applicants, but sometimes this is not possible due to high volumes of applications; if you have not heard from us within 14 days, regrettably it means you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
This permanent vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd
Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.
Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.
Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
Quality Control Technician
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Requisition ID: 60790
Position Type: FT Fixed Term
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite
About Kerry
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.
Our Safety purpose: At Kerry, we work together in a caring culture where everybody goes home safe every day. We are committed to providing a safe working environment and ensuring that all safety protocols are strictly followed. Join us in creating a workplace where safety is everyone's responsibility.
About the role
This is a fixed-term, onsite position based in Portadown, Northern Ireland , running until the end of August 2026 , with the potential for extension.
The site specialises in the production of cheese blocks, sliced cheese, and grated cheese bags.
As a Quality Control Technician , you will support the technical team by conducting routine inspections, monitoring production processes, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. You’ll assist with audits, equipment calibrations, data reporting, and documentation management. The role also involves cross-functional collaboration to uphold site standards and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
Key responsibilities
As a Quality Control Technician, you will:
Play a key role in maintaining product integrity and food safety standards
Conduct routine inspections and monitor production processes
Support the technical team with problem-solving on the factory floor
Assist with equipment calibrations and preparation for external audits
Carry out internal audits including glass & perspex, pest control, and temperature checks
Trend and report data, including results from the daily Taste Panel
Manage samples, traceability documentation, and ensure technical records are audit-ready
Collaborate with all departments to uphold site standards
Contribute to ongoing quality improvement initiatives across the site
Perform other day-to-day tasks as requested to support quality and technical operations
Qualifications and skills
Experience in a food manufacturing or quality control environment
Solid understanding of food safety standards and regulatory compliance
Familiarity with laboratory testing methods and equipment
Competence in using Microsoft Office and quality management systems (e.g., SAP, QMS)
What we offer
25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
Matched pension scheme
Access to our employee development platform and Udemy learning resources
Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback at major retailers
A collaborative and inclusive work environment with opportunities for career growth
Kerry is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Consistent with our policy of providing equality of opportunity for all, we are required to seek particular information from applicants. As part of your application you will be asked to answer a short number of questions. This information will be held separate to your application and treated in the strictest of confidence.
Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.
Recruiter: #LI-MU1
Posting Type: LI
Quality Control Technician
Posted today
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Job Description
Requisition ID: 60790
Position Type: FT Fixed Term
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite
About Kerry
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.
Our Safety purpose: At Kerry, we work together in a caring culture where everybody goes home safe every day. We are committed to providing a safe working environment and ensuring that all safety protocols are strictly followed. Join us in creating a workplace where safety is everyone's responsibility.
About the role
This is a fixed-term, onsite position based in Portadown, Northern Ireland , running until the end of August 2026 , with the potential for extension.
The site specialises in the production of cheese blocks, sliced cheese, and grated cheese bags.
As a Quality Control Technician , you will support the technical team by conducting routine inspections, monitoring production processes, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. You’ll assist with audits, equipment calibrations, data reporting, and documentation management. The role also involves cross-functional collaboration to uphold site standards and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
Key responsibilities
As a Quality Control Technician, you will:
Play a key role in maintaining product integrity and food safety standards
Conduct routine inspections and monitor production processes
Support the technical team with problem-solving on the factory floor
Assist with equipment calibrations and preparation for external audits
Carry out internal audits including glass & perspex, pest control, and temperature checks
Trend and report data, including results from the daily Taste Panel
Manage samples, traceability documentation, and ensure technical records are audit-ready
Collaborate with all departments to uphold site standards
Contribute to ongoing quality improvement initiatives across the site
Perform other day-to-day tasks as requested to support quality and technical operations
Qualifications and skills
Experience in a food manufacturing or quality control environment
Solid understanding of food safety standards and regulatory compliance
Familiarity with laboratory testing methods and equipment
Competence in using Microsoft Office and quality management systems (e.g., SAP, QMS)
What we offer
25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
Matched pension scheme
Access to our employee development platform and Udemy learning resources
Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback at major retailers
A collaborative and inclusive work environment with opportunities for career growth
Kerry is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Consistent with our policy of providing equality of opportunity for all, we are required to seek particular information from applicants. As part of your application you will be asked to answer a short number of questions. This information will be held separate to your application and treated in the strictest of confidence.
Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.
Recruiter: #LI-MU1
Posting Type: LI