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.

Apply now!