Quality Assurance Manager

Group Quality Assurance Manager

Reporting to:  Operations Manager

Business: Leading UK Manufacturer

Location: Barnsley (+ 1 day at 2nd site)

Package: to £55k (22 days holiday + 3% contrib pension)

PURPOSE:

To organise and integrate quality systems into two manufacturing sites, whilst ensuring the business is striving to always meet expected requirements and standards.

The Quality Assurance Manager will lead and develop teams to understand working practices, guidance, and insights into understanding quality working methods with the objective to be seen as the ambassador for high standards across all disciplines, not just product.

You will require Quality Management qualifications to ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015, 45001:2018.

You will have experience of managing and auditing ISO standards 9001:2015, 14001:2015 and 45001:2018.

This is a cross-functional leadership role with no direct reports.

DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for strategic co-ordination of quality activities across two manufacturing sites.
• Act as change agent for the evolution from quality control to quality assurance.
• Responsible for maintaining Integrated Management System (IMS) for ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 and potentially other certifications as appropriate as and when required.
• Prepare and implement overall Action Plan subject to Senior Management approval, including an audit schedule aimed at improving performance across the business.
• Develop policies, procedures, controls, and metrics.
• Responsible for training of company personnel regarding IMS policies.
• Locally implement and monitor required group QA policies and processes.
• Responsible for advising the management of all applicable legislation and monitoring compliance.
• Responsible for customer/contractor IMS management.
• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual IMS reporting.
• Manage critical suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Take the lead in complex investigations.
• Lead and schedule on-going IMS training with to employees either in house or as per industry standards.
• Develop understanding on structured problem solving to identify corrective actions to address root causes.
• Manage the document control process within the company.
• Support NPI with relevant activity supplier management and new product introduction.
• Conducting regular site HSEQ audits both on site and during project work.
• Investigating incidents and accidents, analysing root causes, and implementing preventative measures.
• Managing the occupational health of employees within the business.
• Collaborating with employees and dept heads regarding HSEQ improvements.
• Leading site wide HSEQ meetings and committees.
• Managing the site Environmental permits and taking control of LA/HSE audits/visits.
• Keep abreast of changes in health and safety legislation and ensure compliance.
• Creating and reviewing RAMS for project work and on-site activities.
• Management of Asbestos and Legionella controls within the business.
• Understanding and complying with CDM regulations.
• Maintaining and improving emergency response plans

Other areas:

Managing and improving the Employee Wellbeing Program.

Taking the lead on the Net Zero aspiration for 2040.

Managing the drug and alcohol policy on site.

Completing new starter inductions.

Undertaking regular quality checks on product.

Leads the testing or products within the business by working with external third-party accreditors such as FIRA, SATRA, STS etc.

Always leading and promoting best practice.

Lives and demonstrates the company values.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS:

Quality Management qualifications to ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015, 45001:2018.

Experience of managing and auditing ISO standards 9001:2015, 14001:2015 and 45001:2018.

Degree Level Education.

EXPERIENCE:

Root Cause Analysis. (RCA)

Failure Mode, Effects, Analysis (FMEA)

Lead Auditor experience (LA)

10 years relative experience

 SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Proven track record developing, implementing Quality systems.

Strong leadership and coaching skills.

Proven track record developing, implementing, and leading management systems.

Pragmatic approach with proven leadership skills in a collaborative environment.

Must be proactive and be able to anticipate issues rather than being reactive.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Flexible and able to manage multifaceted projects on a day-to-day basis.

Participative management style – team orientated.

Supports organisations priorities and business considerations.

Sound judgement supported by credibility and decisiveness.

Service oriented and persuasive.

Analysing and interpreting data and good reporting skills.