Job Description: The role of Interim Head of Quality involves leading the quality function in a fast-paced manufacturing environment during a critical transformation period. The position requires strategic and hands-on leadership to improve quality systems and ensure compliance with industry standards. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams to maintain product integrity and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Proven experience in a similar role within manufacturing is essential for this position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic and hands-on leadership across all aspects of quality within the manufacturing operation.
- Drive improvements in quality systems, processes, and compliance to industry standards.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for major quality issues and customer concerns.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure product and process integrity.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement, training, and accountability throughout the organisation.
- Prepare for and lead external audits, ensuring regulatory and customer requirements are met.
Skills Required:
- Proven experience as a Head of Quality within a manufacturing environment (automotive, aerospace, or similar preferred).
- Strong knowledge of quality management systems, lean manufacturing, and regulatory compliance.
- Demonstrated ability to lead change, influence stakeholders, and deliver measurable improvements under tight timelines.
- Hands-on and pragmatic approach with strong problem-solving skills.
- Available at short notice and comfortable in an interim/contract setting.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: South Yorkshire
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Are you a seasoned quality leader ready to make an immediate impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We are seeking an Interim Head of Quality to lead and elevate the quality function of a leading Manufacturer during a critical period of transformation and growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic and hands-on leadership across all aspects of quality within the manufacturing operation.
- Drive improvements in quality systems, processes, and compliance to industry standards
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for major quality issues and customer concerns.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure product and process integrity.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement, training, and accountability throughout the organisation.
- Prepare for and lead external audits, ensuring regulatory and customer requirements are met.
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven experience as a Head of Quality within a manufacturing environment (automotive, aerospace, or similar preferred).
- Strong knowledge of quality management systems, lean manufacturing, and regulatory compliance.
- Demonstrated ability to lead change, influence stakeholders, and deliver measurable improvements under tight timelines.
- Hands-on and pragmatic approach with strong problem-solving skills.
- Available at short notice and comfortable in an interim/contract setting.
Negotiable
South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
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Job Description: The role of Interim Head of Quality involves leading the quality function in a fast-paced manufacturing environment during a critical transformation period. The position requires strategic and hands-on leadership to improve quality systems and ensure compliance with industry standards. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams to maintain product integrity and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Proven experience in a similar role within manufacturing is essential for this position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic and hands-on leadership across all aspects of quality within the manufacturing operation.
- Drive improvements in quality systems, processes, and compliance to industry standards.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for major quality issues and customer concerns.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure product and process integrity.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement, training, and accountability throughout the organisation.
- Prepare for and lead external audits, ensuring regulatory and customer requirements are met.
Skills Required:
- Proven experience as a Head of Quality within a manufacturing environment (automotive, aerospace, or similar preferred).
- Strong knowledge of quality management systems, lean manufacturing, and regulatory compliance.
- Demonstrated ability to lead change, influence stakeholders, and deliver measurable improvements under tight timelines.
- Hands-on and pragmatic approach with strong problem-solving skills.
- Available at short notice and comfortable in an interim/contract setting.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: South Yorkshire
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Are you a seasoned quality leader ready to make an immediate impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We are seeking an Interim Head of Quality to lead and elevate the quality function of a leading Manufacturer during a critical period of transformation and growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic and hands-on leadership across all aspects of quality within the manufacturing operation.
- Drive improvements in quality systems, processes, and compliance to industry standards
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for major quality issues and customer concerns.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure product and process integrity.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement, training, and accountability throughout the organisation.
- Prepare for and lead external audits, ensuring regulatory and customer requirements are met.
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven experience as a Head of Quality within a manufacturing environment (automotive, aerospace, or similar preferred).
- Strong knowledge of quality management systems, lean manufacturing, and regulatory compliance.
- Demonstrated ability to lead change, influence stakeholders, and deliver measurable improvements under tight timelines.
- Hands-on and pragmatic approach with strong problem-solving skills.
- Available at short notice and comfortable in an interim/contract setting.

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