Metal Finishing Quality / Production Manager

Metal Finishing Quality / Production Manager – Measham

Responsibilities

• Quality Management: ensure metal finishing processes meet standards; oversee QA, process control, root‑cause analysis, and continuous improvement in plating, coating, anodising, or other finishing operations; maintain certifications; reduce defects.
• QMS & Compliance: manage the Quality Management System (docs, audits, process controls); maintain ISO 9001 (and work toward AS9100); develop and monitor QC procedures; approve finished products; lead audits and CAPAs.
• Technical & Maintenance: oversee calibration, testing, and analysis of baths/chemistries; control process parameters; plan and manage preventative maintenance; collaborate with production to reduce waste and improve consistency; advise on CAPEX.
• Root Cause & CI: lead investigations of non‑conformances; perform root‑cause analysis (5 Whys, Ishikawa, PFMEA, SPC); implement CAPAs.
• Leadership: manage and develop the production team; track KPIs; maintain skills matrix.
• Customer & Supplier Liaison: be the primary quality contact for customers; attend audits; work with suppliers on quality improvement; identify growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in metal finishing quality management (ideally hard and soft anodising).
• Strong understanding of surface finishing chemistry and process controls.
• Experience with ISO‑certified quality systems.
• Ability to lead investigations and corrective actions.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with quality tools.
• Planned Preventative Maintenance experience.

Benefits

• Full‑time, permanent; 40 hours/week (7:30 am–4:00 pm, Mon–Fri) with potential for flexible/hybrid arrangements.
• Salary up to £45,000 per year (dependent on experience).
• Bonus linked to production value up to 3%; pension; private medical insurance; 24 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• After probation: dental and medical plans, life insurance, sickness pay, Cycle to Work scheme.

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