Quality and Operations Manager
Posted on Jun 11, 2026 by CV-Library
Darlaston, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
£60k - £80k Annual
Full-Time
Shape the Future of a Growing Engineering Business!
Are you a quality-driven manufacturing leader looking for the opportunity to make a lasting impact?
Do you have the experience to lead a manufacturing operation while developing the systems, standards and accreditations needed to break into highly regulated sectors such as Nuclear and Defence?
If so, this could be the career-defining opportunity you've been looking for.
Our client is a successful precision engineering manufacturer experiencing exceptional growth. With ambitious plans for further expansion, they are investing in a key leadership appointment that will play a pivotal role in the next chapter of their success story.
This is far more than a traditional Quality Manager position.
You'll take ownership of quality across the business whilst also overseeing day-to-day manufacturing operations, leading a team of approximately 15-20 production staff and helping shape the future direction of the company.
A significant part of the role will involve identifying and implementing the quality standards, accreditations and systems required to support growth into Nuclear and Defence markets.
What You'll Be Doing
* Leading all quality activities across the business
* Managing audits, inspections, non-conformances and continuous improvement initiatives
* Maintaining and developing the Quality Management System
* Driving operational performance across the manufacturing facility
* Leading and developing production teams
* Identifying and implementing sector-specific accreditations and approvals
* Working closely with senior leadership to support ambitious growth plans
* Creating robust systems and processes capable of supporting highly regulated industries
What We're Looking For
We're keen to speak with experienced manufacturing professionals who combine strong quality expertise with operational leadership experience.
Experience within the following sectors would be particularly attractive: Precision Engineering; Fasteners; Machined Components; Aerospace; Automotive; Defence; Nuclear; High-Integrity Manufacturing
You must have a proven track record of managing quality systems within a manufacturing environment and be capable of influencing both strategic direction and day-to-day operations.
Why Join?
* Genuine opportunity to influence company strategy
* Succession plan into a broader operational leadership role
* Growing and financially strong business
* Supportive and family-oriented culture
* Excellent staff retention
* Private Healthcare
* Pension Scheme
* 28 Days Holiday plus Statutory Holidays
* Company Events and Team Building Activities
* Long-Term Career Development
This is a rare opportunity to join a business at an exciting stage of growth and take ownership of a role that offers both immediate impact and long-term progression.
Apply now for a confidential discussion
Are you a quality-driven manufacturing leader looking for the opportunity to make a lasting impact?
Do you have the experience to lead a manufacturing operation while developing the systems, standards and accreditations needed to break into highly regulated sectors such as Nuclear and Defence?
If so, this could be the career-defining opportunity you've been looking for.
Our client is a successful precision engineering manufacturer experiencing exceptional growth. With ambitious plans for further expansion, they are investing in a key leadership appointment that will play a pivotal role in the next chapter of their success story.
This is far more than a traditional Quality Manager position.
You'll take ownership of quality across the business whilst also overseeing day-to-day manufacturing operations, leading a team of approximately 15-20 production staff and helping shape the future direction of the company.
A significant part of the role will involve identifying and implementing the quality standards, accreditations and systems required to support growth into Nuclear and Defence markets.
What You'll Be Doing
* Leading all quality activities across the business
* Managing audits, inspections, non-conformances and continuous improvement initiatives
* Maintaining and developing the Quality Management System
* Driving operational performance across the manufacturing facility
* Leading and developing production teams
* Identifying and implementing sector-specific accreditations and approvals
* Working closely with senior leadership to support ambitious growth plans
* Creating robust systems and processes capable of supporting highly regulated industries
What We're Looking For
We're keen to speak with experienced manufacturing professionals who combine strong quality expertise with operational leadership experience.
Experience within the following sectors would be particularly attractive: Precision Engineering; Fasteners; Machined Components; Aerospace; Automotive; Defence; Nuclear; High-Integrity Manufacturing
You must have a proven track record of managing quality systems within a manufacturing environment and be capable of influencing both strategic direction and day-to-day operations.
Why Join?
* Genuine opportunity to influence company strategy
* Succession plan into a broader operational leadership role
* Growing and financially strong business
* Supportive and family-oriented culture
* Excellent staff retention
* Private Healthcare
* Pension Scheme
* 28 Days Holiday plus Statutory Holidays
* Company Events and Team Building Activities
* Long-Term Career Development
This is a rare opportunity to join a business at an exciting stage of growth and take ownership of a role that offers both immediate impact and long-term progression.
Apply now for a confidential discussion
Reference: 225235972
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Quality and Operations Manager
Posted on Jun 11, 2026 by CV-Library
Darlaston, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
£60k - £80k Annual
Full-Time
Shape the Future of a Growing Engineering Business!
Are you a quality-driven manufacturing leader looking for the opportunity to make a lasting impact?
Do you have the experience to lead a manufacturing operation while developing the systems, standards and accreditations needed to break into highly regulated sectors such as Nuclear and Defence?
If so, this could be the career-defining opportunity you've been looking for.
Our client is a successful precision engineering manufacturer experiencing exceptional growth. With ambitious plans for further expansion, they are investing in a key leadership appointment that will play a pivotal role in the next chapter of their success story.
This is far more than a traditional Quality Manager position.
You'll take ownership of quality across the business whilst also overseeing day-to-day manufacturing operations, leading a team of approximately 15-20 production staff and helping shape the future direction of the company.
A significant part of the role will involve identifying and implementing the quality standards, accreditations and systems required to support growth into Nuclear and Defence markets.
What You'll Be Doing
* Leading all quality activities across the business
* Managing audits, inspections, non-conformances and continuous improvement initiatives
* Maintaining and developing the Quality Management System
* Driving operational performance across the manufacturing facility
* Leading and developing production teams
* Identifying and implementing sector-specific accreditations and approvals
* Working closely with senior leadership to support ambitious growth plans
* Creating robust systems and processes capable of supporting highly regulated industries
What We're Looking For
We're keen to speak with experienced manufacturing professionals who combine strong quality expertise with operational leadership experience.
Experience within the following sectors would be particularly attractive: Precision Engineering; Fasteners; Machined Components; Aerospace; Automotive; Defence; Nuclear; High-Integrity Manufacturing
You must have a proven track record of managing quality systems within a manufacturing environment and be capable of influencing both strategic direction and day-to-day operations.
Why Join?
* Genuine opportunity to influence company strategy
* Succession plan into a broader operational leadership role
* Growing and financially strong business
* Supportive and family-oriented culture
* Excellent staff retention
* Private Healthcare
* Pension Scheme
* 28 Days Holiday plus Statutory Holidays
* Company Events and Team Building Activities
* Long-Term Career Development
This is a rare opportunity to join a business at an exciting stage of growth and take ownership of a role that offers both immediate impact and long-term progression.
Apply now for a confidential discussion
Are you a quality-driven manufacturing leader looking for the opportunity to make a lasting impact?
Do you have the experience to lead a manufacturing operation while developing the systems, standards and accreditations needed to break into highly regulated sectors such as Nuclear and Defence?
If so, this could be the career-defining opportunity you've been looking for.
Our client is a successful precision engineering manufacturer experiencing exceptional growth. With ambitious plans for further expansion, they are investing in a key leadership appointment that will play a pivotal role in the next chapter of their success story.
This is far more than a traditional Quality Manager position.
You'll take ownership of quality across the business whilst also overseeing day-to-day manufacturing operations, leading a team of approximately 15-20 production staff and helping shape the future direction of the company.
A significant part of the role will involve identifying and implementing the quality standards, accreditations and systems required to support growth into Nuclear and Defence markets.
What You'll Be Doing
* Leading all quality activities across the business
* Managing audits, inspections, non-conformances and continuous improvement initiatives
* Maintaining and developing the Quality Management System
* Driving operational performance across the manufacturing facility
* Leading and developing production teams
* Identifying and implementing sector-specific accreditations and approvals
* Working closely with senior leadership to support ambitious growth plans
* Creating robust systems and processes capable of supporting highly regulated industries
What We're Looking For
We're keen to speak with experienced manufacturing professionals who combine strong quality expertise with operational leadership experience.
Experience within the following sectors would be particularly attractive: Precision Engineering; Fasteners; Machined Components; Aerospace; Automotive; Defence; Nuclear; High-Integrity Manufacturing
You must have a proven track record of managing quality systems within a manufacturing environment and be capable of influencing both strategic direction and day-to-day operations.
Why Join?
* Genuine opportunity to influence company strategy
* Succession plan into a broader operational leadership role
* Growing and financially strong business
* Supportive and family-oriented culture
* Excellent staff retention
* Private Healthcare
* Pension Scheme
* 28 Days Holiday plus Statutory Holidays
* Company Events and Team Building Activities
* Long-Term Career Development
This is a rare opportunity to join a business at an exciting stage of growth and take ownership of a role that offers both immediate impact and long-term progression.
Apply now for a confidential discussion
Reference: 225235972
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