Plant Quality Manager

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Job Description

We're looking for a proactive and experienced Plant Quality Manager to lead and oversee all aspects of site-based quality control and assurance at our Bolton site. This role is key to maintaining high standards across manufacturing, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage site Quality Control systems and batch quality.
• Lead investigations into product complaints and quality issues using ARC methodology.
• Drive improvements in distressed batches using CI tools.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001/14001 and integrate EMEAI Business Framework.
• Monitor and report on quality KPIs (e.g. complaints, batch performance).
• Collaborate with R&D to support new product integration and product transfers.
• Own and maintain the Site Quality Plan and audit schedules.
• Conduct internal and supplier audits, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Oversee raw material quality checks and documentation (CoA/CoC).
• Support production teams with problem-solving and training.
• Lead and develop the site QC team, including recruitment and performance management.
• Maintain electronic quality records in line with standards.
• Champion health & safety, ensuring safe systems of work and PPE compliance.
• Promote a zero-injury culture through safety observations and incident investigations.
• Work effectively within a matrix structure and adapt to changing priorities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Operations Management, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Quality certification or license within a quality program or body is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in manufacturing, including team leadership.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and practices.
• Skilled in developing and implementing policies and procedures.
• Experience in problem-solving and leading cross-functional investigations.
• Confident in auditing processes and reviewing quality reports.
• Able to interpret regulations and company standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Our offer for you...

• A strong focus on work-life balance
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Company bonus
• Generous company-contributed pension scheme
• Option to purchase additional holiday days
• Life insurance and share incentive plan
• Career development opportunities in a global, innovative company
• Industry leadership in protective coatings
• Access to Sherwin Academy for continuous learning
• Inclusive wellbeing, mental health, and ID&E programmes
• Supportive environment for women and diversity in the workplace

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About Us

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life ... with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career ... with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection ... with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

Eligibility to Work
You will need to provide proof of right to work. It is a condition of any offer of employment we make to you that you have the permission to work in the country for the role for which you are applying for.

Equal Opportunity Employer
An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.