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Head of Quality Days - Monday - Friday (9am-5pm) £57,000 - £61,000OverviewThis role is responsible for leading the transformation from compliance-driven quality practices to a capability-led culture. The focus is on prevention, process improvement, and embedding quality into product and process design while ensuring adherence to regulatory and customer requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesDrive the transition to a proactive, capability-focused quality cultureDevelop and implement quality strategies centered on prevention and continuous improvementDefine, monitor, and analyze quality KPIs to measure capability, trends, and external performanceCollaborate with operations, engineering, and R&D to integrate quality into design and processesManage inspection plans aligned with regulatory and product specificationsOversee complaints handling, concessions, and non-conformance resolutionFacilitate root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions, and quality improvement initiativesCoach and train teams on best practices, Lean Six Sigma, and quality techniquesSupport Operational Excellence initiatives to enhance process efficiency and complianceSkills & ExperienceDegree in Engineering or ChemistryLean Six Sigma Black Belt; expert in SPC, FMEA, and process improvement toolsExperience in manufacturing or engineering environments (polymers preferred)Core CompetenciesCustomer Focus- Strong internal and external customer orientationDigital Proficiency- Ability to leverage digital tools and data for quality improvementTechnical Expertise- Deep professional knowledge in quality and process improvementAdaptability- Readiness to lead and embrace change in dynamic environmentsAccountability- Strong sense of responsibility and ownership of resultsCommunication- Clear and persuasive communicator across all levelsLeadership & Development- Ability to motivate, develop, and lead teamsResults Orientation- Commitment to achieving measurable outcomesSelf-Management- Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple prioritiesFor a more indepth chat about this role, please can you e-mail your CV or call on 01455 413217.#J-18808-Ljbffr