Quality Supervisor

Lead quality improvements in a global manufacturing firm – hands-on shop floor role with real impact.
Quality Supervisor

Location:

Whitstable, Kent
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Benefits:
Full-time, permanent position
Internationally recognised brand
Continuous improvement culture
Hands-on leadership role
Our client is a Kent-based manufacturing company with a worldwide customer base and a reputation for high-quality products used in harsh environments. Operating in competitive markets, they are committed to continuous improvement and are now seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Supervisor to lead their quality initiatives.
You’ll oversee goods-inwards inspection, process control, and data analysis, driving improvements across production. This is a hands-on, shop-floor-based role requiring strong leadership and technical expertise.

Responsibilities include:

* Reducing variation through process control and quality plans
 
* Goods-in inspection
 
* Developing and maintaining quality control procedures
 
* Conducting audits to ensure compliance
 
* Analysing data to identify root causes
 
* Collaborating with sales to resolve customer issues
 
* Implementing corrective and preventative actions
 
* Maintaining accurate quality records
 
* Ensuring calibration of quality control equipment
 
* Leading continuous improvement projects
 
* Reporting on quality performance
Candidate requirements:
 
* BTec or higher in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality Management (or equivalent experience)
 
* Experience in manufacturing quality assurance
 
* Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality systems
 
* Analytical and problem-solving skills
 
* Proficiency with quality control tools/software
 
* Excellent communication and teamwork
 
* Root cause analysis expertise
 
* Attention to detail and commitment to quality
 
* Knowledge of plastic moulding, press tool work, machining, and assembly operations is advantageous.
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