Location
Poole, Dorset, England
Industry sector
Manufacturing
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
23/06/2026
Closing date
21/07/2026
Senior Quality Manager | Poole | Up to £55,000
This is a genuine leadership role for a quality professional who wants to own the function, not just maintain it. You will have the scope to shape systems, drive standards, and leave a real mark on a growing manufacturing business. If you are at your best when working across teams, solving problems at the root, and building processes that actually stick, this role is worth your attention.
As a Senior Quality Manager, you will benefit from:
25 days holiday
Private Medical Plan
Life assurance
As a Senior Quality Manager, your responsibilities will include:
Leading and developing the quality management systems, including ongoing ISO9001 compliance
Driving root cause investigation and ensuring corrective actions are closed out effectively
Managing supplier quality performance, including audits, scorecards, and corrective action activity
Establishing quality controls across Goods Inwards, Production, Final Inspection, and Dispatch
Leading the internal audit programme and acting as primary contact for external certification audits
Providing leadership and oversight of the Health and Safety and Environmental Management Systems, including ISO14001 compliance
As a Senior Quality Manager, your experience will include:
Proven background in a senior quality management role within a manufacturing , engineering , or technical environment
Strong working knowledge of ISO9001 quality management systems, including audit and CAPA experience
Experience managing supplier quality performance and driving accountability across the supply chain
Familiarity with regulated manufacturing environments where traceability and formal change control are critical
Lead Auditor qualification preferred
NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent Health and Safety qualification is desirable
If you are ready to take ownership of quality at a strategic level and make a lasting impact in a business that is genuinely investing in its systems and standards, this could be the right move. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Amber Thorne at Rubicon for more information.