Plant Quality Manager
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Were looking for a proactive and experienced Plant Quality Manager to lead and oversee all aspects of site-based quality control and assurance at our Bolton site. This role is key to maintaining high standards across manufacturing compliance and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Manage site Quality Control systems and batch quality.
- Lead investigations into product complaints and quality issues using ARC methodology.
- Drive improvements in distressed batches using CI tools.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001/14001 and integrate EMEAI Business Framework.
- Monitor and report on quality KPIs (e.g. complaints batch performance).
- Collaborate with R&D to support new product integration and product transfers.
- Own and maintain the Site Quality Plan and audit schedules.
- Conduct internal and supplier audits ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
- Oversee raw material quality checks and documentation (CoA/CoC).
- Support production teams with problem-solving and training.
- Lead and develop the site QC team including recruitment and performance management.
- Maintain electronic quality records in line with standards.
- Champion health & safety ensuring safe systems of work and PPE compliance.
- Promote a zero-injury culture through safety observations and incident investigations.
- Work effectively within a matrix structure and adapt to changing priorities.
Qualifications
- Degree in Operations Management Chemistry or a related field.
- Quality certification or license within a quality program or body is a plus.
- Minimum 5 years experience in manufacturing including team leadership.
- Strong knowledge of quality management systems and practices.
- Skilled in developing and implementing policies and procedures.
- Experience in problem-solving and leading cross-functional investigations.
- Confident in auditing processes and reviewing quality reports.
- Able to interpret regulations and company standards.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Our offer for you...
- A strong focus on work-life balance
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Company bonus
- Generous company-contributed pension scheme
- Option to purchase additional holiday days
- Life insurance and share incentive plan
- Career development opportunities in a global innovative company
- Industry leadership in protective coatings
- Access to Sherwin Academy for continuous learning
- Inclusive wellbeing mental health and ID&E programmes
- Supportive environment for women and diversity in the workplace
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Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Expense Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean Six Sigma
- Management Experience
- Food Processing
- Operations Management
- Production Management
- Budgeting
- Plant Management
- Manufacturing
About Company
At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purp ... View more
