Job Title: Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental Manager
Reporting to: Operations Director
Location: Blake’s Cross, M1, Huntstown, Arklow
Role Summary:
The primary responsibility of the QHSE Manager role is to lead the Quality, Health & Safety and Environment functional Pillars within Ace Express Freight. This includes managing day-to-day standards, providing up-to-date information on compliance gaps, and communicating to the highest level both internally and externally. We are looking for an experienced Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental Manager to ensure that our products and services meet all necessary requirements before they reach the consumer.
The successful candidate will inspect all safety processes from A to Z to ensure compliance with legal standards and customer expectations. They must also fully understand the requirements for the Ace Express service and have a sense of responsibility towards our potential and existing customers, as well as the competition. The goal is to help preserve our reputation by ensuring that our products and services are of the highest standard possible and are fully capable of driving sustainable growth.
Duties & Responsibilities:
* Provide informed QSHE advice to all managers and staff by advising on matters of associated legislation, best practice, and the correct interpretation of defined standards.
* Ensure the Company Health & Safety Statement and Policies and Environmental Management System Manual & Policies are developed and implemented consistently across the organization.
* Manage day-to-day systems integrity and compliance by problem solving, auditing, training, and updating documents and records to ensure tight adherence with standards and connection between controls and employees.
* Oversee all SOP procedures to identify deviations from quality standards.
* Identify and investigate all Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental issues/incidents throughout the organization and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA management).
* Keep accurate documentation and perform statistical analysis.
* Log and track internal accident investigations across the organization, working with the management team to continuously improve the controls in place and compliance with the same.
* Support Managers and staff to maintain QHSE systems of work and integration of controls across core operations.
* Solicit feedback from customers to assess whether their requirements are met; if not, then determine the areas lacking.
* Be on the lookout for opportunities for improvement and develop new efficient procedures.
* Monitor and ensure Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental legislation compliance and carry out audits to evaluate the effectiveness of the QSHE systems and procedures.
* Report on all significant non-compliance (accidents/RIDDORS, deviations/NCRs) and provide monthly updates to T4.
* Constantly evaluate and work toward Continuous Improvement processes (e.g., Lean Systems; Continuous Improvement) to drive effective processes and procedures.
* The QHSE Manager will be responsible for the maintenance and attainment of our existing and future certifications for all sites.
* Participate at all levels, from strategy through to implementation, and actively influence and motivate a variety of people to ensure commitment to overall QHSE compliance.
* Prepare Transport Plans and Traffic Management Plans.
* Communicate relevant QSHE standards and requirements to site Contractors and sub-contractors and manage Risk Assessment and Method Statement compliance.
* Lead monthly core QHSE meetings and participate in T3 weekly operations meetings.
* Facilitate and track relevant Health and Safety Training for all staff and maintain training records for all staff.
* Review and action site audit reports completed by Customers.
* Record QSHE T4 Dashboard covering non-compliance incidents, training progress, and audit scores.
* Manage timely updates and changes to SOPs/work instructions to ensure correct application to standards.
* Ensure all premises hygiene is kept to the required standards at all times, ensuring regular walks of the warehouse and the external areas/perimeter.
* Ensure all new staff on site are fully inducted, trained, and hold relevant valid certifications prior to commencing work.
Ideal candidate should have:
* Full remit experience and relevant QHSE qualifications – at least five years’ experience, ideally in a similar sector with Quality as an integral requirement.
* Familiarity with ISO Certifications and successful attainment of the same.
* Comfort in supporting and developing the Company’s QHSE systems and encouraging a culture of excellence and compliance.
* Knowledge of all aspects of the QSHE standards, relevant legislation, and compliance requirements.
* Excellent verbal and written English with the ability to communicate effectively across all staff levels within the Company.
* High level of competency and accuracy in writing and maintaining clear and professional documentation relating to integrated QSHE management systems.
* Strong planning, organisational, teamwork, and presentation skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office with good typing skills.
* Ambition to achieve high personal standards of delivery based on individual KPIs and an agreed OTE model.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with a commitment to significantly grow the business.
* Confidence and ability when dealing with a wide variety of people.
* Dynamic and dedicated with proven levels of high performance. Commercial awareness for work with corporate clients – understanding questioning techniques and active listening skills.
* Ability to work independently while also being part of a team.
* Computer literate including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite.
What we offer:
* Permanent contract.
* Competitive Salary: + very generous ‘Opportunity to Earn’ rewards (OTE).
* 21 days (up to 2 additional days leave after 12 months service).
* Company Pension.
* Working Hours: 08:30 am to 5:30 pm.
* Excellent promotional opportunities.
* Positive working environment with a vibrant atmosphere.
If you want to be part of the amazing Ace team and hold the required skillset & experience we are searching for, then please apply today!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Additional pay:
* Performance bonus
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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