Quality Manager
Location Royston, England, United Kingdom Date posted April 30, 2026 Job ID 21984Our Opening and Your Responsibilities
We are seeking a high-impact Quality Manager to lead our quality department and serve as the primary architect of our quality culture. In this role, you won't just be maintaining systems; you'll be driving a fundamental shift in how quality is perceived and executed across the organisation. You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring that excellence is baked into our products from supplier intake to customer delivery.
You'll be joining our X-ray Division based in Royston, where we focus on designing and building advanced X-ray inspection systems used in food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries to help detect contaminants and ensure product quality.
What You'll Do
- Manage, develop, and inspire a team of Quality Technicians and a Quality Specialist.
- Act as a primary driver for improvement, evolving the company culture from "compliance-focused" to a "Zero Defect" mindset.
- Assist in the cultural deployment of the SQDCP (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People) process to ensure quality is a pillar of daily operational performance.
- Proactively challenge existing quality controls to improve their effectiveness and the robustness of their deployment.
- Work alongside operations staff to establish rigorous procedures, standards, and systems of work.
- Ensure all machines and sub-modules consistently meet defined quality standards before and during production.
- Lead the organisation in tracking internal Quality issues, ensuring exemplary and timely documentation via SAP Quality Notifications.
- Identify process improvements and implement preventive actions to mitigate risks before they impact the customer.
- Provide high-level reports articulating trends, performance levels, and the progress of strategic quality initiatives.
What You Need to Succeed
- Proven experience in Quality Management with a strong track record of managing direct reports in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with SAP/SharePoint/Data analysis would be advantageous
- Expert knowledge of 3rd party audit requirements (e.g., ISO 9001/14001) and internal audit techniques (Blitz/Tear Down)
- Understanding of formal problem-solving tools (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone) and Lean methodologies
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence at all levels
Our Offer to You
- Comprehensive benefits – including annual bonus scheme, 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Strong Work-Life Balance – enjoy flexible working arrangements supported by enhanced policies
- Global Exposure – work with international stakeholders and teams across METTLER TOLEDO's global network
- Inclusive Culture – thrive in an environment that values authenticity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Career Progression – learn from industry experts, enhance existing skills, benefit from our commitment to training and development.
About Mettler Toledo
METTLER TOLEDO is a global leader in precision instruments and services. We are renowned for innovation and quality across laboratory, process analytics, industrial, product inspection, and retailing applications. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries, and we have a direct presence in approximately 40 countries. For more information, please visit www.mt.com.
Equal Opportunity Employment
We promote equal opportunity worldwide and value diversity in our global workforce, which reflects the diversity in the many countries in which we operate internationally. Our commitment to Equal Opportunity and Diversity begins with our recruitment and selection process. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process. If you consider yourself to have a disability or learning difficulty which means you are unable to complete the application process online, please get in touch by email to ukrecruitment@mt.com so that we can make alternative arrangements for you. For more information on our commitment to Sustainability, Diversity and Equal Opportunity please visit us here.
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