Quality Supervisor

Quality Supervisor Location: Braintree, Essex Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Quality Supervisor to oversee standards and drive continuous improvement within a specialist joinery manufacturing business. Working closely with production, technical and operational teams, you will ensure products and processes meet customer expectations, certification requirements and relevant industry standards. Key Responsibilities Maintain and improve operational standards across the business. Promote right-first-time manufacturing. Investigate defects, complaints and non-conformances. Identify root causes and implement corrective actions. Develop inspection procedures and process controls. Support ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and fire door certification requirements. Coordinate internal and external audits. Monitor scrap, rework, returns and associated costs. Train and support production teams on inspection and compliance requirements. Liaise with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders. About You Experience in quality assurance, inspection or compliance within manufacturing. Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and auditing. Experience in joinery, woodworking, fire doors or construction products desirable. Strong problem-solving and communication skills. Ability to investigate issues and deliver effective improvements. Organised, practical and confident working in a factory environment. Internal auditor, Lean or Six Sigma qualifications advantageous. What We Offer Salary up to £40,000. 23 days holiday plus bank holidays. Monday to Friday, 8am–4:30pm. Opportunity for progression Company healthcare scheme. Pension scheme. xjnqpsq Free on-site parking. How to Apply If you are an experienced quality professional looking for a hands-on leadership opportunity within a specialist manufacturing business, we would love to hear from you