Quality Control Manager
| Posting date: | 30 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £38,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 April 2026 |
| Location: | Ipswich, Suffolk |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Tandem Personnel |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | I3310 |
Summary
Quality Control Manager
Ipswich
Salary: c£38K
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced and driven Quality Control Manager to lead our Quality Control function within a controlled manufacturing environment. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring products meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, and safety. You’ll oversee day-to-day Quality Control operations, manage a skilled team, and play a vital role in driving continuous improvement across production.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage the Quality Control team, ensuring effective day-to-day operations
• Oversee in-process and final inspections in line with procedures and standards
• Ensure production line readiness, including start-ups, changeovers, and line clearance
• Manage non-conforming products and drive timely resolution of quality issues
• Monitor QC performance (KPIs), identify trends, and lead continuous improvement activities
• Support audits and maintain audit readiness at all times
• Manage customer and supplier quality issues through to resolution
Applicants will ideally have:
• Qualification in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related discipline (HNC/HND, degree, or equivalent experience)
• Professional quality certification (e.g. Internal Auditor, Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt) desirable
• Strong knowledge of quality processes, inspections, and documentation
• Proven experience leading QC teams in a controlled manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience with inspections, non-conformance, and product release
• Working knowledge with ISO standards (13485, 9001, 14001) and/or FDA requirements
• High attention to detail with confidence to challenge and escalate issues
• Competent in IT systems (e.g. Excel, reporting tools) and maintaining audit-ready records
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with the opportunity to lead and shape the Quality Control function within a growing manufacturing facility in Ipswich. You’ll benefit from ongoing training and professional development, all within a supportive and collaborative working environment.
Ipswich
Salary: c£38K
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced and driven Quality Control Manager to lead our Quality Control function within a controlled manufacturing environment. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring products meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, and safety. You’ll oversee day-to-day Quality Control operations, manage a skilled team, and play a vital role in driving continuous improvement across production.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage the Quality Control team, ensuring effective day-to-day operations
• Oversee in-process and final inspections in line with procedures and standards
• Ensure production line readiness, including start-ups, changeovers, and line clearance
• Manage non-conforming products and drive timely resolution of quality issues
• Monitor QC performance (KPIs), identify trends, and lead continuous improvement activities
• Support audits and maintain audit readiness at all times
• Manage customer and supplier quality issues through to resolution
Applicants will ideally have:
• Qualification in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related discipline (HNC/HND, degree, or equivalent experience)
• Professional quality certification (e.g. Internal Auditor, Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt) desirable
• Strong knowledge of quality processes, inspections, and documentation
• Proven experience leading QC teams in a controlled manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience with inspections, non-conformance, and product release
• Working knowledge with ISO standards (13485, 9001, 14001) and/or FDA requirements
• High attention to detail with confidence to challenge and escalate issues
• Competent in IT systems (e.g. Excel, reporting tools) and maintaining audit-ready records
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with the opportunity to lead and shape the Quality Control function within a growing manufacturing facility in Ipswich. You’ll benefit from ongoing training and professional development, all within a supportive and collaborative working environment.