Job Description

• Responsible for coordinating the activities required to meet and maintain our quality ISO9001 and environmental ISO14001 standards.
• Understand and comply with all applicable requirements of the Company’s ISO quality system as documented in the Quality manual, operating procedures and work instructions.
• Continue to be aware and up-to-date with new legislation whilst maintaining a working knowledge of all HSE legislation and developments that affect our industry.
• Ensure that safe practices and procedures are followed by all employees.
• Ensure risk assessments are completed whilst always considering how risks can be reduced.
• Outline safe operational practices whilst identifying all relevant hazards.
• Record all incidents and accidents whilst also being the point of contact for any investigations.
• Ensure self & team conduct at least one Visible Felt Leadership safety assessment per month.
• Organize, implement and facilitate an annual safety event for all company employees in line with head office brief.
• Manage the Quality Control department and work alongside the existing structure to provide clear guidance and support on all compliance and quality issues.
• Effective management of employee relations with individuals and employee representatives through an open and consultative approach to gain “buy in” and to create a learning, innovative culture.
• Manage documentation and support the performance of product testing to ensure compliance with respective regulatory bodies.
• Proactive management of team and individual performance, through the Lean Manufacturing Principles, to maximize efficiencies, quality and output through an on time, in full approach.
• Coordinate Customer Complaints, Queries and Compliance Questionnaires including the tracking of non-conformance issues, near miss register and accident investigation coordination.
• Complete any other reasonable tasks or requests as required, in order to meet KPI's.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

NEBOSH qualification. Understanding of ISO 9000 Quality Systems & a trained Quality System Auditor with internal auditing experience. Minimum 5 years Quality and H&S experience. Experience and knowledge of LEAN principles. Strong Technical Knowledge for products manufactured as well as a comprehensive understanding of the Lean Manufacturing Principles and how to embed into all areas of the factory. Numerical, Verbal & Literacy Skills. Able to communicate at all levels and retain confidentiality. Good attention to detail, IT & Microsoft understanding with a commitment to producing a quality output. Commitment to promoting positive attitudes & behaviors as set down in company code of conduct and behavior policy. Financial awareness up to and including understanding & impact on operating results. Experience of managing people, with a confidence to tackle a variety of performance and other related issues, whilst ensuring adherence to HR compliance, processes and policies. A commitment to own continued professional development. Displays personal attributes, which include tenacity, resilience, a positive disposition, a “can-do” attitude, assertiveness & a high degree of determination to succeed.