Head of Quality

CY Partners
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
11 months ago
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Head of Quality

Location: Newcastle | Monday – Friday (35.5 hours/week)

Salary: From £57,825 per annum (dependent on experience) + Excellent Benefits

CY Partners looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Head of Quality to lead a Quality Control Department. This is a pivotal leadership role with responsibility for driving a shift in quality culture, moving from compliance-focused practices to capability-led processes with a Quality Technician as a direct report.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and embed a capability-driven quality culture across operations.

Develop and implement quality strategies focused on prevention and process improvement.

Define, monitor, and report on key quality KPIs to track process capability, performance trends, and external performance.

Partner with Operations, Process Engineering, and R&D to integrate quality into product design.

Manage inspection plans in line with regulatory standards and product specifications.

Champion best practice in Quality Improvement, coaching and developing internal teams.

Ensure compliance with all quality standards and manage non-conformance processes.

Support Operational Excellence initiatives across the business.

Skills & Experience:

Degree in Engineering or Chemistry.

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certified.

Hands-on experience with SPC, FMEA, Six Sigma, and Lean tools.

Proven track record in a manufacturing or engineering environment — polymer experience is advantageous.

If you’re a quality-driven leader ready to make a real impact in manufacturing, we’d love to hear from you — apply now

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