Quality and Health & Safety Manager
We are seeking a driven and enthusiastic individual to join our dynamic and innovative manufacturing company.
About the Role
The successful candidate will have a strong background in Quality / Health & Safety, with experience in leading the development and implementation of effective H&S policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
* Drive the culture across the manufacturing site in quality, and health & safety policies, guidelines and processes.
* Encourage and support H&S and Quality compliance, continuously improving site performance across both areas.
* Engage with workers in relation to upskilling and understanding the approach to delivering world class infrastructure.
* Stay updated with relevant H&S and ISO standards legislation and updates.
* Lead safety audits, analyse findings, and suggest improvements.
* Maintain existing management systems, improving where required.
* Ensure correct safety processes & procedures are in place and are being followed by all, with ability to create and implement new procedures where necessary.
* Ensure all required records are being generated and saved accordingly.
* Identify areas of risk, assess, and develop measures to reduce and control.
* Investigate accidents/incidents & track actions to closure.
* Provide advice and support to colleagues on H&S and quality matters.
* Carry out regular safety walks/inspections/audits to measure compliance with site procedures and legal requirements.
* Manage customer and internal audits including management reviews.
* Manage internal activities programme with corrective and preventive actions recorded and educated to relevant departments.
* Assist with investigation of quality problems, identification of causes and development of cost-effective corrective and preventative actions in order to ensure the integrity of quality management within the business.
* Provision of training to new hires and existing staff on H&S and Quality related topics.
Requirements
* 3rd level qualification in Occupational H&S, Quality and Compliance Standards or equivalent.
* Experience with ISO standards - internal auditor qualification useful.
* 5+ years' experience in a similar role desired.
* Experience with investigations, audits, inspections, compiling reports and making recommendations as appropriate.
* Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
* Ensure risk assessments are up to date and relevant and suitable training is provided as needed.
* Driven individual with ability to work on own initiative or in a team as required.
* Proven people skills required and a strong team player.
* Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
* Professional and Technical written communication skills.
* Ability to engage and motivate others and implement new processes and procedures where required.
* Certification to provide Manual Handling training and Ergonomics assessment is desirable.
* Understand the compliance requirements in relation to ISO450001, ISO14001 & ISO9001.