We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Permanent Quality Excellence Manager to join our team in Glasgow. This pivotal role involves overseeing the quality management systems across the organisation, ensuring the delivery of high standards in leather production. The successful candidate will lead initiatives to improve process efficiencies, reduce defects, and foster a culture of continuous quality improvement. You will work closely with various departments to develop and implement quality strategies that meet both internal and external standards, ensuring customer satisfaction and compliance with industry regulations. This role requires strong leadership skills, an eye for detail, and a proactive approach to quality management across all levels of the organisation.
To be successful you will need:
- Proven experience in quality management, ideally within a manufacturing or leather production environment
- Strong knowledge of quality systems and standards such as ISO 9001
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and motivate teams
- Analytical mindset with the ability to identify areas for improvement and implement effective solutions
- Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships across departments
- Proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation
About Scottish Leather Group
At Scottish Leather Group, we produce the world's lowest carbon leather due to our passion for leading sustainable manufacturing practices, continuous innovation, and outstanding services. In 2025, we successfully launched Muirhead BioFoam and are now opening a new manufacturing facility in Glasgow.
Our People
At Scottish Leather Group, we make it personal. We recognise that the uniqueness of everyone who works for us, contributes to our success and resilience. We believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to consider a rewarding career with us. By joining us you will be embarking on an exciting career, where we will help you achieve your professional goals and encourage you to reach your full potential.
Our Values
Scottish Leather Group desires to establish the highest industry standards for quality, innovation, value, service, and care for the environment whilst upholding our Company values: promises kept; creativity at heart and excellence as standard.
Our Portfolio
We are the largest leather manufacturer in the United Kingdom and employ over 700 employees globally! Our specialist leathers are produced for a wide range of industries, including automotive, aviation, bus & coach, rail, furniture, and custom projects. We partner with hundreds of prestigious brands in more than 60 countries. Our customers include the likes of Aston Martin, Jaguar Land Rover, Polestar, Lucid, Emirates Airlines, Boeing, and Philips.
Company Benefits
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Company sick pay
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Enhanced annual leave entitlement (increases with length of service)
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Health and wellbeing programme
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Employee Assistance Programme – including access to a private GP service and much more
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Life assurance
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Cycle to work scheme and Electric Vehicle schemes
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Employee coaching programme
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Additional training and development opportunities
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Free on-site parking
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Access to a range of store discounts