Quality & Compliance Manager
CV-LibraryAltham, LancashirepermanentPosted: 1 May 2026
Apply NowAre you an experienced Quality & Compliance Manager from the textiles sector?
Can you confidently lead the operational delivery and continuous improvement of Quality Assurance and Compliance frameworks in a growing business?
This is a pivotal role ensuring all products meet regulatory, performance, chemical, and environmental standards across UK, EU and USA markets. You will drive a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement across the business while partnering closely with internal teams and external suppliers.
What You Get
* A negotiable salary
* 25 days holiday
* Health Insurance
* Pension Scheme
* Collaborative team environment
* Personal development opportunities
About The Role
* Lead and maintain the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ensuring audit readiness and compliance
* Oversee product compliance, testing programmes, supplier assurance, and complaints management
* Manage regulatory compliance across multiple markets (including REACH and environmental standards)
* Lead technical investigations into product issues, identifying root cause and corrective actions
* Oversee external laboratory testing, certifications, and testing governance
* Manage supplier quality frameworks, including audits, non-conformance, and escalation
* Own quality data, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives
* Support cross-functional collaboration with design, supply chain, manufacturing, and sales
About You
* Proven experience in a Quality / Compliance role within manufacturing or textiles
* Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 (ISO 14001 desirable)
* Experience with product testing, supplier quality, and regulatory compliance
* Understanding of textile processes and fault analysis (preferred but not essential)
* Confident communicator with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities
* Commercially aware with a practical, solutions-focused approach
* It would be beneficial if you have the additional experience of HSE compliance, however it’s not essential
About The Company
* A global supplier of quality textile products
* Collaborative and supportive team environment
* A growing organisation who offers career development
Can you confidently lead the operational delivery and continuous improvement of Quality Assurance and Compliance frameworks in a growing business?
This is a pivotal role ensuring all products meet regulatory, performance, chemical, and environmental standards across UK, EU and USA markets. You will drive a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement across the business while partnering closely with internal teams and external suppliers.
What You Get
* A negotiable salary
* 25 days holiday
* Health Insurance
* Pension Scheme
* Collaborative team environment
* Personal development opportunities
About The Role
* Lead and maintain the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ensuring audit readiness and compliance
* Oversee product compliance, testing programmes, supplier assurance, and complaints management
* Manage regulatory compliance across multiple markets (including REACH and environmental standards)
* Lead technical investigations into product issues, identifying root cause and corrective actions
* Oversee external laboratory testing, certifications, and testing governance
* Manage supplier quality frameworks, including audits, non-conformance, and escalation
* Own quality data, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives
* Support cross-functional collaboration with design, supply chain, manufacturing, and sales
About You
* Proven experience in a Quality / Compliance role within manufacturing or textiles
* Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 (ISO 14001 desirable)
* Experience with product testing, supplier quality, and regulatory compliance
* Understanding of textile processes and fault analysis (preferred but not essential)
* Confident communicator with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities
* Commercially aware with a practical, solutions-focused approach
* It would be beneficial if you have the additional experience of HSE compliance, however it’s not essential
About The Company
* A global supplier of quality textile products
* Collaborative and supportive team environment
* A growing organisation who offers career development