Quality control manager required for our leading Sudbury based manufacturers. As quality control manager you will play senior operational leadership role responsible for running and improving the Quality function in their factory.
This includes finishing, inspection, and elements of shop order processing, ensuring quality standards support production flow and on-time delivery. This is not a pure quality control manager or quality compliance role, its an operational leadership role with product quality at its core someone who can run a function, lead people, make decisions in a live production environment, and improve how quality supports delivery and performance.
The Role
Set priorities, allocate work, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations
Make real-time decisions on quality, orders, and delivery risks
Ensure consistent quality standards across finishing and inspection
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions on quality issues
Monitor performance, trends, and customer outcomes
Coach, support, and build a more accountable, capable team
Strengthen structure and succession within the function
Work closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, IT, and Commercial teams
Balance quality requirements with production flow and delivery commitments
Identify risks and ensure structured follow-through
Manage labour, priorities, and day-to-day operational resources
Oversee stock control, returns, and subcontract processing coordination
Acts as a key bridge between manufacturing and quality
The Person
Strong people manager with operational leadership experience
Comfortable managing complex, fast-moving priorities
Solid understanding of quality control / inspection processes
Able to lead improvement and problem-solving activity
Must possess experience in line management or team leadership.
Experience within manufacturing or low-batch, quality-critical production environments.
Demonstrable experience in coordinating operational teams and managing competing priorities.
Experience working with quality assurance and control processes.
Competent IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MRP/ERP systems).
Exposure to quality improvement techniques and structured problem-solving.
Familiarity with documented quality management systems and standards.
Benefits to you
Competitive salary £35-£45k dependant on experience
Comprehensive induction programme along with full systems training
Pension scheme
Profit share bonus
Sick pay
Free Parking
And much more!
If you have not heard back from us within 10 days your application has not been unsuccessful.
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