Our client is the UK s leading provider of Airfield Services in the UK and International market place. They are currently looking for an experienced QHSE Manager to join them to act as quality lead on the company s products and systems and ensure the business operates within all Heath, Safety and Environmental regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure that the company maintains and works within ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 90001:2018 and liaise with any external bodies on matters related to the external accreditation process.
Ensure that processes needed for the Quality Management System (QMS) are established, implemented and maintained.
Promote the awareness of customer requirements throughout the organisation.
Report to top management on the performance of the QMS and any need for improvement.
Working with purchasing staff to establish quality requirements from external suppliers and initiate the review and approval of suppliers in line with the company s requirements.
Setting standards for quality, environmental as well as health and safety
Making sure that manufacturing or production processes meet international and national standards
Defining quality procedures in conjunction with operating staff
Setting up and maintaining controls and documentation procedures
Monitoring performance by gathering relevant data and producing statistical reports
Maintaining accreditation to SSIP systems such as Builders Profile, Safecontractor, Achilles UVDB, Constructionline and Acclaim.
Conduct Site Safety audits at project sites and feedback findings to all concerned.
Ensure wastes streams are maintained for all waste by products
Maintain and renew all relevant waste licenses in conjunction with the required regulatory bodies i.e., Environment Agency, Valpak & Biffa.
Maintain the company s obligations in relation to Producer Compliance Schemes, Waste Batteries act, WEEE and Upper Tier Waste Management Licence.
Manage all aspects of the companies Risk Assessment registers, Construction Phase Management Plans and Construction Design Management 2015.
Conduct periodic Health & Safety inspections for all operational locations of the business
Ensure compliance to LOLER & PUWER legislation for all relevant work equipment and inspection of all lifting equipment.
Conduct periodic fire risk assessments for all operational locations of the business.
Manage and review all applicable policies in line with the company s requirements and the requirements of all applicable legislation.
Compile all accident and incident statistical data and maintain on a monthly basis highlighting any specific areas where incidence rates have increased ensuring the required level of preventative action is needed.
Maintain and implement a Safety Management System in line with ISO 45001.
Maintain and update all statistical data in relation to non-conformance and engineering change notices.
Maintain annual QHSE objectives in line with the company s requirements and the requirements of ISO 9001:2015
Maintain all aspects of environmental legal compliance, environmental aspects and impacts register, evaluation of legal compliance and the implementation of Construction Environmental Management Plans.
Manage Health and Safety committee
Maintain training database for all employees.
Create, update and manage plant calibration database.
Person Specification for Quality & HSE Manager
Degree qualified
NEBOSH qualified
5 years previous experience in production/industrial engineering environment
Exposure to both QA and QC procedures
Lead accreditation process for ISO 9001:2008
Maintain a company QMS system
Ensure company works within HSE legislation
3-5 years experience of monitoring HSE statistics and putting systems and procedures in place to improve them
Experience in progressing reduction of carbon football
Skills
Proven ability to work within a multi-disciplined team and provide innovative as well as practical solutions
Ability to problem solve and make effective decisions
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the business
Knowledge
Background in continuous improvement culture
Modern manufacturing approaches/techniques
Engineering change processes
Health and Safety legislation
A good working knowledge of Microsoft office application software such as Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and possibly Access
Competencies
Self-driven, results orientated and analytical approach to problem solving
Clear focus on high quality
Customer focused
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts in a team environment
Ability to provide workable solutions
Effective organiser who critically assesses own performance
Ability to produce written reports, design specifications, project and product documentation
Personal Requirements
EU National / Valid work permit
UK drivers licence
Some UK and overseas travel may be necessary as part of the role