Quality Control Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager to lead and develop our QC function following an internal restructure. Based in Sittingbourne, you will be responsible for ensuring that all products, materials and processes meet the required standards within a well‑established manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and develop the Quality Control team.
• Ensure compliance with Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Lead root‑cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee the NCR process, including rework, rejection and concessions.
• Track, analyse and report KPIs and quality metrics to operations.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering to improve processes.
• Drive continuous‑improvement initiatives to reduce waste and enhance quality.
• Maintain SOPs and promote safe working practices.
• Support quality‑related communication with customers.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing quality environment.
• Proven experience managing or leading a team.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001.
• Data‑driven, technically minded and confident decision‑maker.
• Excellent communication skills and IT literacy.

Required skills

• ISO 9001
• Lean methodology
• Six Sigma
• 5S
• Internal auditing
• SAP

What we offer

• Weekly pay
• Christmas bonus (subject to performance)
• Company pension
• Share scheme (SIP)
• Training and development opportunities
• Benefits platform with health & wellbeing support