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Supplier Quality Manager

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Supplier Quality Manager
Plymouth, commutable from: Yelverton, Tavistock, Ivybridge, Saltash

Up to £55,000 per annum DOE + Monthly & Yearly Bonus + Life Insurance + Pension 33 Days Holiday + Early Finish on Friday

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality Manager looking for a new role working for a market-leading, international company.

The company are a well-established, highly revered manufacturing company in the Plymouth area with sites across the world that not only are renowned for the quality of their products but also for being a leading and progressive employer within the area. Due to growth, they are currently looking for a Supplier Quality Manager to join the team.

The ideal candidate will have proven management experience with strong knowledge of quality processes within a manufacturing/engineering environment.


The Role:

  • Responsible for leading and developing a small team of Quality Technicians and Engineers. Managing PPAP processes, as well as identifying, onboarding and approving new suppliers, conducting supplier audits alongside leading 8D corrective actions and broader supplier problem-solving activities. In addition, the role takes ownership of supplier-related customer complaints and ensures that all materials meet relevant compliance and regulatory requirements. The successful individual will also support NPI programmes and contribute to wider continuous improvement initiatives.
  • £50,000.00-£55,000.00 per annum, dependant on experience
  • Yearly bonus, monthly performance related bonus, company pension matched up to 5%, 3x life insurance, 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus holiday purchasing scheme


The person:

  • Proven management experience
  • Strong knowledge of quality systems and processes
  • Skilled auditor (internal or lead auditor)
  • Driving license (essential for supplier audits)



Reference Number: BBBH271906

To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Sophie Fox at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.