Full job descriptionElevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be supporting a leading global manufacturing organisation in the search for a Plant Quality Lead to join their Birmingham-based operation.
This is a pivotal leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape quality strategy, drive continuous improvement, and lead a team of Quality Engineers within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a key role in ensuring customer expectations, operational excellence, and quality standards are consistently achieved.
As Plant Quality Lead, you will be a key member of the Plant Senior Management Team, responsible for leading all plant-based quality assurance activities and championing a culture of quality throughout the business.
You will oversee a team of six direct reports, driving quality performance, customer satisfaction, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
Key Responsibilities*Lead and manage the plant Quality Engineering team, providing coaching, development, and performance management.
*Partner with operational and engineering teams to ensure customer requirements are fully understood and embedded within manufacturing processes.
*Drive continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS).
*Lead the implementation and ongoing management of APQP and PPAP methodologies, including revalidation activities.
*Review and approve 8D investigations, ensuring effective root cause analysis and corrective actions are completed.
*Lead customer escape and near-miss investigations, driving robust containment and prevention measures.
*Lead customer visits, audits, and quality reviews.
*Facilitate cross-functional quality meetings and management-level Gemba walks.
*Support site-wide quality engagement initiatives and help foster a strong quality culture.
*Deputise for the Head of Quality when required.
About YouWe are seeking an experienced quality professional with strong leadership capability and a proven track record within a manufacturing environment.
Essential Requirements*Experience in a senior quality, quality assurance, or quality engineering role within manufacturing.
*Previous experience leading and developing teams.
*Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
*Ability to influence at all levels of an organisation and drive cultural change.
*Experience of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and advanced quality planning tools.
*Experience within aerospace, automotive, metals, or other highly regulated manufacturing sectors.


For more information or to apply, please contact Elevation Recruitment Group in confidence.