Our Client, a leading British brand, has an excellent opportunity for a QA/ HSEQ Manager to join their team.
Job purpose:
To develop, implement, monitor and maintain all Quality Assurance (UK & International supply), Health, Safety, and Environmental Policies, Procedures, accredited ISO Systems and associated legislation to achieve and exceed company, national and international legal requirements. To identify and provide were necessary all statutory Health and Safety/Environmental training. Being able to provide advice at all levels.
Quality Assurance
• Taking accountability for the establishment and ongoing effectiveness of the quality assurance & safety management systems.
• Ensuring the integration of the quality management system requirements into the business processes supporting all associated relevant managers to demonstrate their leadership as it applies to their areas of responsibility.
• Provide a framework for setting quality & safety objectives, include commitment to continual improvement, cost saving drivers and the development of our quality and safety management system.
• ISO 9001 QMS development, implementation, documents management & third-party accreditation in conjunction with the site management team
• Champion product quality assurance, driving a continuous improvement and root-cause based corrective and preventative action ethos; establish lean tools; 5Y, 8D, FMEA and team development.
• Develop a supplier assurance program including approved supplier status, site risk management and supplier auditing.
• The application of statistical process controls for the improvement of effectiveness and efficiency in the manufacturing, DC, and engineering processes
• The management and structured development of the of Quality Personnel
• Deliverance of the operational PI’s and KPI’s
Health, Safety and Environmental
• To develop, implement and monitor Health and Safety legislative/practices ensuring conformance to all current and forthcoming legislation.
• Establish the quality & safety policies and drive the achievement of the associated objectives.
• Lead the Health and Safety function and ensure the company is compliant with all legislation covering both Head Office and Retail Stores, providing advice, guidance and support on all aspects of Health and Safety
• Deliver staff induction training and development to ensure compliance with legislation, Regulations and company policies.
• ISO 45001 H&S system and ISO 14001 EMS development, implementation, documents management & third-party accreditation and site management team.
• Develop a SHEQ internal audit program, schedule, audit development and deliverance.
• Ensure a programme of robust risk evaluation (SHEQ) and associated Safe systems of work are undertaken, introduced and maintained.
• Act as principal fire officer and ensure the company is compliant with all latest fire legislation.
• Liaise as appropriate with the Health & Safety Executive, specialist management, the safe introduction of new manufacturing processes, plant (including machinery and equipment) and use of potentially hazardous substances.
• Develop and administer site emergency plans including contingency planning.
• Form part of an urgent response team relating to safety incidents in retail, manufacturing and DC.
• Liaise with the company insurers and their agents with regards to any claims for personal injury compensation.
• Introduce a QSE based training program
Candidates must be able to demonstrate
Quality Assurance
• Previous experience managing QA functions in a similar role
• Full understanding of ISO9001/14001/45001 and proven experience developing and implementing ISO procedures
• Excellent knowledge of quality management in a factory environment and understanding of AQL procedures
• Auditing skills – and auditing qualification would be an added bonus but not absolutely essential
• Critical path management skills are essential
• Good numeracy with demonstrable SPC experience
• Problem solving skills and associated techniques.
• Previous QA / SHEQ management experience in an FMCG, Textiles or Footwear manufacturing environment would be an added bonus nit not essential for this role.
Health, Safety and Environmental
• Proven experience managing the Health, Safety and Environmental functions in a similar role
• NEBOSH / BSC Diploma Health and Safety or equivalent experience required
• Fire Safety Qualification or equivalent experience auditing fire regulations
• Experience implementing ISO 14001. An Environmental Management Qualification would be an added bonus
Personal qualities
• Presentation and training skills are required for this role. Candidates who have successfully completed a ‘Train the Trainer Course’ or equivalent would have an added advantage.
• Leading, mentoring, and influencing skills are key to this role
• Displays effective communication, listening, influencing and persuading skills at all levels.
• Analysis of verbal, numerical and written information.
• Self-organisation, motivation, planning, prioritising and time management.
• Organisation skills are essential
Preferred:
• An understanding of manufacturing, DC and retail operations
• Lean qualification
• Driver for continuous improvement
• Lean yellow/green belt
• CI & problem-solving qualification