Quality Control Manager
Ipswich
Salary: c£38K
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced and driven Quality Control Manager to lead our Quality Control function within a controlled manufacturing environment. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring products meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, and safety. You’ll oversee day‑to‑day Quality Control operations, manage a skilled team, and play a vital role in driving continuous improvement across production.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Quality Control team, ensuring effective day‑to‑day operations
- Oversee in‑process and final inspections in line with procedures and standards
- Ensure production line readiness, including start‑ups, changeovers, and line clearance
- Manage non‑conforming products and drive timely resolution of quality issues
- Monitor QC performance (KPIs), identify trends, and lead continuous improvement activities
- Support audits and maintain audit readiness at all times
- Manage customer and supplier quality issues through to resolution
Applicants will ideally have
- Qualification in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related discipline (HNC/HND, degree, or equivalent experience)
- Professional quality certification (e.g. Internal Auditor, Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt) desirable
- Strong knowledge of quality processes, inspections, and documentation
- Proven experience leading QC teams in a controlled manufacturing environment
- Hands‑on experience with inspections, non‑conformance, and product release
- Working knowledge with ISO standards (13485, 9001, 14001) and/or FDA requirements
- High attention to detail with confidence to challenge and escalation issues
- Competent in IT systems (e.g. Excel, reporting tools) and maintaining audit‑ready records
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with the opportunity to lead and shape the Quality Control function within a growing manufacturing facility in Ipswich. You’ll benefit from ongoing training and professional development, all within a supportive and collaborative working environment.
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