Join Our Team as the Quality & Compliance Manager at Panaz and Build Your Career in Quality, Compliance & Technical Textiles
At Panaz, we’re looking for an ambitious Quality & Compliance professional to join our Technical team at our Burnley headquarters.
Role Overview
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career - whether you already have management experience or you’re ready to progress from a Quality, Compliance or Technical role into a position with greater responsibility and influence.
You’ll join a long-established Lancashire manufacturer with a global reputation for innovation, technical expertise and high-performance contract textiles supplied worldwide across hospitality, healthcare and commercial interiors.
Working closely with our Head of Technical, you’ll gain broad exposure across quality assurance, product compliance, environmental systems, supplier quality, technical investigation and continuous improvement.
Why Join Panaz?
At Panaz, we combine innovation, technical expertise and design excellence to create market-leading contract textiles used around the world.
We’re proud to offer a supportive, down-to-earth culture where people are trusted, encouraged and given opportunities to grow. Many of our team build long-term careers here because of the collaborative environment, varied work and opportunities to develop within the business.
Work With Us and Enjoy…
Salary - dependant on experience
25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
With additional holiday awarded to long-term team members.
Christmas closure
Giving you time to properly switch off and enjoy the festive period with family and friends.
Inspiring workspaces
Designed to support collaboration, creativity, problem-solving and new ideas.
In-house masterclasses
Helping you stay at the top of your game — with buffet lunch included!
Development opportunities
Including full or part-funded training and qualifications to support your career progression.
Monthly 1-1 mentoring
Regular support and guidance to help you develop and succeed in your role.
Staff recognition
Celebrating milestones, achievements and long service together.
Social events and team activities
Because we believe work should be enjoyable too.
Recruitment referral bonus
Receive £250 for recommending successful new team members.
High levels of role satisfaction
Our staff surveys consistently report role satisfaction scores between 80–90%.
Staff garden, BBQs, pizza & ice cream days
A relaxed and enjoyable workplace environment during the summer months.
The Panaz Bees
Volunteer opportunities promoting wellbeing and biodiversity at our HQ.
Quiz nights and social evenings
Opportunities to connect with colleagues outside of work.
Charity bike rides and fundraising events
Supporting charities including The Furniture Makers’ Charity and local community initiatives.
️ Giving something back
We actively support local organisations and community projects, including Church on the Street.
Annual pensions advice
Helping you make practical plans for the future with support from PM&M Finance.
️ Company sick pay
Financial support when you need it after one year of service.
37.5-hour working week
Burnley HQ (BB11 5ST)
This role is fully onsite due to the collaborative and product-focused nature of the position.
About the Role
This is a varied, hands-on role combining quality assurance, technical problem solving, product compliance and continuous improvement.
You’ll play an important part in helping Panaz maintain and develop high standards across our products and processes, while also supporting future regulatory and environmental requirements.
The role offers real ownership and the opportunity to become a key technical and compliance specialist within the business.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting and developing our ISO management systems, with a strong focus on ISO 9001 and involvement in ISO 14001
Taking ownership of quality and compliance processes, helping drive continuous improvement across the business
Supporting product compliance, textile testing and flame retardancy requirements for UK and international markets
Monitoring current and emerging regulations and advising on future compliance needs
Leading supplier quality activities, audits and corrective actions
Investigating product and quality issues using strong technical and problem-solving skills
Working closely with suppliers, internal departments and external test houses
Helping ensure products continue to meet the high standards expected of the Panaz brand
Who This Role Would Suit
This role could be ideal for:
A Quality Coordinator or Compliance professional looking for the next step
Someone with ISO 9001 or ISO 14001 experience wanting broader responsibility
A Technical, QA or manufacturing professional interested in developing leadership skills
Someone who enjoys understanding how products are made, tested and improved
A practical, detail-focused person who enjoys solving problems and improving processes
Textile experience would be beneficial, but it’s not essential. We’re open to candidates from other quality-led manufacturing or technical industries who can bring transferable skills and a willingness to learn.
What We’re Looking For
Experience within quality, compliance, manufacturing or technical products
Working knowledge of ISO systems, particularly ISO 9001 and/or ISO 14001
Confidence communicating with suppliers and colleagues across different departments
A proactive, organised and detail-focused approach
Strong problem-solving skills and commercial awareness
Motivation to grow and develop within a management-focused role
Build Your Career With Panaz
If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your career in quality, compliance or technical textiles, while gaining real responsibility within a respected Lancashire manufacturing business, we’d love to hear from you.
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