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Head of Quality
Manufacturing Sector
Based in Reading (Hybrid Working)
We are proud to be partnering with a well-established and growing manufacturing organisation to appoint a Head of Quality. This is a pivotal leadership role offering the opportunity to shape quality strategy, drive operational excellence, and influence performance at a senior level.
If you are a strategic quality leader with a strong manufacturing background and a passion for continuous improvement, this could be your next career-defining move.
The Opportunity
As Head of Quality, you will lead the quality function across the site, ensuring robust quality systems, regulatory compliance, and a culture of continuous improvement. Reporting into senior leadership, you will play a key role in driving operational performance and customer satisfaction.
This is a hybrid role, offering flexibility between site presence and remote working.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement the overall quality strategy aligned with business objectives
Lead and develop the Quality team, fostering a high-performance culture
Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations
Oversee audits (internal and external), supplier quality, and customer quality performance
Analyse KPIs and provide clear reporting to senior stakeholders
Champion root cause analysis and corrective/preventative actions
About You
Proven senior quality leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of QMS frameworks (e.g., ISO standards)
Demonstrable experience leading audits and regulatory compliance
Strategic thinker with hands-on problem-solving capability
Confident stakeholder manager with excellent communication skills
Degree-qualified (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Quality, or a related discipline
What’s on Offer
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Life assurance
Hybrid working model
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