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Hiring Now: Quality Manager – Manufacturing /Factory or Automated Distribution Centre
Location: Leicestershire
£35–£40 per hour | Outside IR35
Mon–Fri (Apply online only))
6-Month Initial Contract | Strong Potential for Extension
Onsite Role – Be at the Heart of Innovation
Drive Quality Excellence in a Fast-Moving, High-Tech Environment
Are you ready to play a pivotal role in one of the UK's most advanced automated FMCG distribution centres? We're looking for a Quality Manager who thrives in complex, high-volume environments and knows how to ensure supplier excellence and system reliability at every level.
You’ll join a forward-thinking, high-tech operation that plays a critical role in national supply chain logistics — driving quality, performance, and innovation from suppliers through to production lines.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Lead supplier development, audits, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, automated environment.
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Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Design teams to ensure robust end-to-end processes.
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Manage supplier audits and non-conformances, driving root cause analysis and corrective actions.
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Improve supplier manufacturing processes, identifying opportunities for cost, speed, and efficiency gains.
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Apply quality tools such as PFMEA, DFMEA, Control Plans, First Article Inspections, and PSWs.
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Support new product and process introductions, ensuring suppliers are capable and compliant.
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Drive operational excellence using ISO9001, ISO14001, and ISO45001 standards.
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Monitor line-side quality, reduce defects, and support high-throughput performance.
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Use real-time data and dashboards to support quality decisions.
What You’ll Bring
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Experience in supplier quality within automated or high-volume manufacturing.
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Strong auditing, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.
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Proficiency in quality tools and standards (PFMEA, Control Plans, ISO).
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Ability to work cross-functionally and drive results in fast-moving environments.
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A hands-on approach and focus on first time, right quality
Why Join Us?
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Be part of a cutting-edge operation with real impact on national distribution and logistics performance.
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Work with a team of professionals who are passionate about quality, reliability, and innovation.
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Enjoy the flexibility of a contract role outside IR35, with potential to grow into longer-term opportunities.
To be considered for this role please either hit the 'Apply' button on this site or email your CV directly to (url removed) I can also be contacted directly on (phone number removed). I look forward to hearing from you!
ATA Recruitment specialise in the recruitment of Engineers across the UK, so if this role is not for you, please do have a look on our website for further potential opportunities which may suit your skills and experience better - If you have the skill, we have the recruitment knowledge and together we can find you your perfect job! - (url removed)
ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
