- Degree, HND Qualification in Quality, Mechanical Engineering or a similar technical subject
- Previous quality manager experience, ideally in a manufacturing role.
- Fabrication / manufacturing experience
- Experience of managing and motivating a small team
- Knowledge and experience of ISO9001 requirements & processes
- Technical ability to problem solve and find solutions to technical problems in a live production environment, often to tight deadlines
- Ability to discuss technical issues with a professional manner in a commercial setting
- Manage and maintain the company’s quality, health & safety, and environmental systems, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
- Review and update internal procedures to align with current practices, standards, and legal requirements, implementing authorized changes and improvements.
- Schedule and conduct internal audits, ensuring they are carried out in accordance with applicable standards.
- Lead quality investigations as needed, addressing issues and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
- Conduct supplier audits and collaborate with vendors to ensure they meet the company’s quality and customer requirements.
- Monitor and analyze quality control activities, prepare performance reports, and suggest improvements where necessary.
- Ensure compliance with COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health), maintaining accurate records of chemicals and ensuring they are properly labeled.
- Monitor the company’s environmental impact and implement strategies to minimize waste and improve sustainability practices.
- Stay up to date on relevant quality, health & safety, and environmental legislation, ensuring the company remains compliant and making improvements where necessary.