Quality Assurance Manager

OverviewLocation: Leeds, LS10

Salary: A GBP 55k to A GBP 60k pa

Full-time, Permanent

Are you passionate about quality and craftsmanship? Our client, a leading UK hospitality furniture manufacturer, is seeking an experienced and proactive Quality Assurance Manager to join their dynamic team. With 120 dedicated staff and a reputation for excellence, they produce high-quality furniture in their Leeds factory for clients such as Hilton, Marriott and Radisson.

About The RoleAs our Quality Assurance Manager, you will play a key role in upholding and enhancing our product standards across all manufacturing operations. You will lead our quality assurance processes, oversee compliance for all our production, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to ensure our customers receive only the best.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain effective Quality Management Systems (QMS) in line with industry best practices.

Guide, manage, train and develop our small team of QA controllers

Oversee quality control for all manufacturing

Conduct regular audits, inspections, and supplier assessments to ensure adherence to company and regulatory standards.

Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes for quality issues.

Train, mentor, and support production teams in quality assurance protocols.

Collaborate with design, production, and supply chain teams to drive product and process improvements.

Report on quality metrics and present findings to senior management.

About You

Proven experience in a quality management role within manufacturing (furniture experience highly desirable).

Strong knowledge of QMS (ISO 9001 or similar).

Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Experience managing supplier quality and conducting audits.

Ability to travel to supplier sites as required.

What We Offer

Competitive salary.

Opportunity to shape quality standards in a respected, growing business.

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