Total 3 Manager level Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Dunfermline, Fife, KY11 9JT

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Job Title: Quality Manger – Scott Pallets

Location: Halbeath or other location

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Reports To: TBC

Position Type: Full-Time



Your role:



A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quality Manager to join our team at Scott Pallets.



As an experienced Quality Manager, the key objectives for this role will be to ensure compliant products are being manufactured to
the required customer standards, and to effectively manage the quality system in line with Group policies and the accredited
standards. The role will also involve the management and maintenance of appropriate industry certification and accreditation
requirements.



In this role, you will lead the continual development of the Quality culture across the business, to achieve customer satisfaction
and minimize business disruption. This will involve leading a continuous improvement culture targeting the identification,
implementation and rectification of all correct preventative actions across the business.



The suitable candidate for this role will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience of leading and championing Quality practices and
procedures within a multi-site manufacturing operation. Ideally, you will either be working towards becoming a qualified
membership or already be a member of a recognised Quality professional body. Due to the nature of this role, travel across the UK
will be required.



To be successful in this role, you will need to be a practical person who is willing to be hands on to help promote and lead
change within the company. As an individual, you will be an excellent communicator who will be able to liaise with customers and
staff across the business.






Key Role Objectives:




Quality Leadership

* Ensuring that an effective Quality Management System is established, implemented and maintained at all levels.
* Co-ordinate all processes to conform to the company’s Quality System
* Site champion to ensure product Quality conforms to the Customer Requirements
* Monitor all internal non-conformances and drive through route cause analysis and install the appropriate control plans to
prevent re-occurrence
* Providing an independent channel of communication on quality matters, initiating necessary action to resolve deficiencies and
ensuring satisfactory solutions have been achieved.
* Ensuring Audits are undertaken in accordance with the Audit Schedule and that any adverse findings, including those raised by
others, are closed out in a timely manner.
* Reviewing Non-conformance reports to identify any apparent trends and providing timely reports on NCR status and trends to the
Project Manager and the company Quality Manager
* Ensure a structured problem-solving approach is applied to countermeasure activities and prevent re-occurrence.



General

* Drive a performance culture, through the entire site to achieve all associated KPI’s, development of corrective actions and
training programmes
* Drive a “can do” attitude through problem resolution
* Collate and analyses performance metrics, submit plant and Group reports
* Undertake any reasonable management requests





Who we are:



Scott Pallets is a BSW Group member of Binderholz, a family-owned business with sites across the UK and Europe.



Scott Pallets has grown organically and through acquisition to become the UK’s leading and most innovative national manufacturer
and supplier of sustainable timber pallets and bespoke timber-packaging solutions.



We are organised into two distinct business units: Manufacturing and Reconditioned. Together, they deliver a range of sustainable
timber pallet products and services that promote circular economy principles to UK industrial and manufacturing markets.



As an employer with sites throughout the UK and a diverse range of career opportunities available, we offer secure employment with
prospects and support to develop personally and professionally.







What you will receive in return:



* Career development in a family run business
* Contributory Pension Scheme
* My Pay Rewards – discounts on vouchers
* Refer a friend scheme
* Cycle to work scheme





Think you have what it takes? If so, we want to hear from you.

Escape Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Quality Manager to support our clients manufacturing and service business units in Fife. In this role, you will implement and maintain the Quality Management System to enhance business performance. Your focus will include identifying, measuring, and improving key performance indicators (such as Cost of Poor Quality and on-time delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of quality specialists and support teams.
• Implement and maintain customer feedback processes.
• Develop and review quality plans, inspection test plans, and internal audit plans.
• Track and manage non-conformances, corrective actions, and risk mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
• Conduct annual supplier risk assessments and determine audit needs.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Degree in Engineering
• Significant experience in Quality Engineering or Continuous Improvement.
• Extensive knowledge of ISO 9001 QMS requirements.
• Experience in sectors such as oil & gas, manufacturing, automotive, or medical devices is preferred.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Lead auditor certification.
• Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt.
• Facilitation training.

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to coach and mentor team members.
• Proficiency in managing priorities and resources effectively.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset.

If you are passionate about quality management and continuous improvement, then please apply today or get in touch with Stuart Barton at Escape Recruitment for more details.

Quality Manager

Are you meticulous about meeting standards and customer expectations, and committed to improving business performance? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for the right individual to join our growing organisation as a Quality Manager.

The Quality Manager will be responsible for ensuring that all products are manufactured according to the customer specification with regards to quality, food safety, legality and product integrity.

Your day to day responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Implementation of the Food Safety and Quality policies and procedures
• Trend non-conformance findings to identify root cause for prevention of reoccurrence including via GMP auditing, customer complaints, micro results and internal non-conformances
• Promoting and driving food safety and quality culture
• HACCP – identify risks and implement controls prior to the introduction of new products, processes, equipment or raw materials
• Leading on the technical aspect of NPD in preparation for new product launches
• Lead, motivate and coach the QC/QA team to achieve continuous improvement
• Driving Technical KPI standards and communicating findings to enhance best practice across the business
• Escalating any relevant issues with the Senior Quality Manager

Essential:

• Minimum of 3 years in a similar role gained within food manufacturing (FMCG), preferably within a chilled short shelf life environment
• Internal Auditor training and experience
• Demonstrable track record of delivering a high standard of work to agreed deadlines and an ability to work under pressure
• Good written and verbal communication

Desired:

• A food related qualification, ideally to HNC/HND/Degree level in Food Science or equivalent
• HACCP Level 3 or above
• Good understanding and experience of BRC requirements.

We are seeking someone who is organised, flexible, energetic, forward thinking and proactive, with a keen eye for detail, and the persistence and ability to influence and challenge others in a positive way.

At Mowi, we are passionate in our belief that we are all part of the same team, working in partnership with our customers; and you will bring that passion and positivity when demonstrating your capabilities in a role with ever-changing demands.

In return we offer a competitive reward package, a great place to work, and real prospects for progression in a global, well-respected and growing organisation.

To apply for a role with us, you must be eligible to work in the UK, and able to travel to our site in Rosyth for work each day.

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy or keep it open subject to volume and quality of applications. We would, therefore, encourage candidates to submit an application as soon as possible.

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