Head of Quality

<p>We are recruiting for an experienced and commercially minded Head of Quality to join a leading organisation operating within the power distribution and electrical infrastructure sector. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving quality performance across the entire operational lifecycle from shop floor manufacturing and assembly through to installation, commissioning, and customer handover.</p> <p>The successful candidate will lead the development and execution of robust quality strategies while embedding a strong culture of continuous improvement across manufacturing and field operations. This role requires a hands-on leader with proven experience within the power distribution industry and a strong track record implementing CI methodologies and operational excellence initiatives.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Lead and manage the company-wide quality function across manufacturing, installation, and project delivery operations.</li><li>Develop and implement quality strategies aligned with business objectives, customer requirements, and industry standards.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement (CI) initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or equivalent methodologies.</li><li>Ensure compliance with ISO standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications across all operations.</li><li>Support the shop floor with proactive quality leadership, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and process optimisation.</li><li>Oversee supplier quality management and work collaboratively with procurement and operations teams to improve supplier performance.</li><li>Establish KPI reporting frameworks to monitor quality performance, non-conformances, customer complaints, and operational improvements.</li><li>Lead internal and external audits, ensuring successful outcomes and ongoing compliance.</li><li>Collaborate closely with engineering, production, installation, and project teams to ensure quality standards are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.</li><li>Develop and mentor quality teams, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and operational excellence.</li><li>Drive customer-focused quality improvements and support resolution of field-based quality issues during installation and commissioning phases.</li></ul> <p>Candidate Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Proven experience in a senior quality leadership role within the power distribution, electrical engineering, switchgear, transformers, or related infrastructure sector.</li><li>Strong understanding of manufacturing quality processes alongside installation and site-based quality management.</li><li>Demonstrable experience implementing and leading Continuous Improvement (CI) strategies across operational environments.</li><li>Excellent knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or equivalent CI methodologies.</li><li>Experience working within ISO 9001 and other relevant quality management systems.</li></ul> <p>Click apply now for more information</p>