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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Quality and EH&S in Hitchin, to join a forward-thinking and innovative company specialising in fire detection technology. This role is responsible for leading the Quality, Environmental, Health, and Safety (QEHS) function, ensuring operational safety and maintaining the highest product quality standards.
The successful Head of Quality and EH&S based in Hitchin will play a key role in managing compliance with ISO certifications, fire safety approvals, Atex approvals, and Part 21.G aviation approvals. Reporting directly to the Operations Director, the Head of Quality and EH&S based in Hitchin will be part of the Operational Leadership Team, with responsibilities across multiple sites, including:
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Strategy:
O Lead the QEHS function, overseeing day-to-day operations.
O Develop the team, ensuring skills progression and succession planning.
O Design scalable processes to support business growth.
O Contribute to company strategy to drive business expansion.
- Quality & Compliance:
O Monitor adherence to quality standards and resolve non-conformities.
O Oversee business-wide quality performance and drive continuous improvement.
O Set targets and action plans for measurable improvements.
O Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and other relevant regulations.
- Health & Safety:
O Develop and enforce safety management processes.
O Ensure managers uphold safety procedures.
O Monitor safety performance and implement improvements.
Skills and Experience:
- Experience in a quality function within a regulated industry
- Proven leadership and team management experience.
- Background in design and manufacturing environments.
- Engineering qualification or relevant experience.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 (formerly OHSAS 18001).
- Practical experience in problem-solving methodologies and lean manufacturing.
- Strong change management and process improvement experience.
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