Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance Manager

Location: Leeds, LS10

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday

Employment: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Circa £50,000 per annum

Are you passionate about quality and craftsmanship? Our client a leading UK hospitality furniture manufacturer and is seeking an experienced and proactive Quality Assurance Manager to join their dynamic team. With 135 dedicated staff and a reputation for excellence, they produce high-quality furniture, in their Leeds factory, for clients such as Hilton, Marriott & Radisson.

About the Role

As our Quality Assurance Manager, you will play a key role in upholding and enhancing our product standards across all manufacturing operations. You will lead our quality assurance processes, oversee compliance for all our production, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to ensure our customers receive only the best.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the Quality Management System in line with customer, regulatory, and company standards.

Lead, coach, and develop the Quality Assurance team, promoting a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Oversee quality assurance and quality control activities, ensuring all products meet required specifications and customer expectations.

Conduct regular audits, inspections, and supplier assessments to ensure adherence to company and regulatory standards.

Lead root cause investigations and implement effective corrective and preventative actions (CAPA).

Maintain quality documentation and SOPs.

Work collaboratively with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other departments to resolve quality issues and drive operational improvements.

About You

Proven experience in a Quality Management role within a manufacturing environment

Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to travel to local supplier sites as required.

Experience managing supplier quality and conducting audits.

What We Offer

Competitive salary

Company pension

Opportunities for training, development, and career growth.

Supportive team environment

The chance to make a real impact within a growing manufacturing business

23 days’ annual leave plus statutory holidays