Manufacturing Excellence Manager

3 days ago


Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Austin Fraser Full time
We are seeking an exceptional Manufacturing Excellence Manager to join our team at Austin Fraser. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Quality professional to drive improvements in a thriving Manufacturing business on Trafford Park.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record overseeing Quality Management Systems within a Manufacturing or Production environment and will be responsible for managing, improving and ensuring compliance to the company's Quality Management System. In addition, the Manufacturing Excellence Manager will oversee external audits (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and AS9100) and deliver internal audit programmes including training of internal colleagues.

Salary: £52,500 - £62,500 plus Benefits Package

About the Role:
  • Managing, improving and ensuring compliance to the company's Quality Management System
  • Overseeing external audits (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and AS9100), acting as the main point of contact for external auditors
  • Delivering internal audit programmes including training of internal colleagues and closing any subsequent audit actions
  • Carrying out supplier audits across the business' sub-contractor network
  • Ensuring customer satisfaction through effective communication and timely resolution of complaints
  • Monitoring, evaluating and improving manufacturing performance using various quality methodologies and KPI's
  • Driving improvements in Quality policies and procedures across all areas of the business, creating a culture of operational excellence and 'Right First-Time' mindset

Ideal Skills and Experience:
  • Previous experience as a Quality Manager in a highly regulated Manufacturing or Production environment (Aerospace or Automotive would be ideal but not essential)
  • Proven track record as Lead Auditor with experience leading both internal and external audits
  • Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and AS9100 (or similar)
  • Honed stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, able to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
  • Data-driven approach with good analytical ability
  • Passion for identifying and implementing continuous improvements (Lean Six Sigma would be an advantage but not essential)


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