QHSE Manager

About the role

My client is a leading specialist engineering business based in Gateshead with a proud history. Reporting to the Site Director, my clients seeks a QHSE Manager to join the team to lead on all quality, health, safety and environmental strategy and management.

Main responsibilities

• Lead and advise on Group QHSE policy
• Maintain company ISO accreditations i.e. ISO 45001, 9001 and 4001
• Review and amend the quality assurance manual as and when necessary
• Conduct quality and spot audits as necessary to ensure compliance
• Production of annual group management reports.
• Attend audits with 3rd party assessors
• Promote quality achievement and performance improvement throughout the organisation
• Supplier quality management , improvement and development. Working with customers' auditors and ensuring the execution of corrective action and compliance with customers' specifications
• Application of environmental and health/safety standards
• Establishing clearly defined quality standards and methodology
• Documentation control and management
• Identifying relevant quality-related training needs
• Establishing standards of service for customers or clients
• Monitoring performance through audits and gathering relevant data and producing statistical reports

About you

To be considered for the role it is essential that you possess demonstrable experience gained as a Quality & Health, Safety and Environment Manager ideally gained working within an engineering or fabrication business.

Key selection criteria

• HND equivalent or higher in a relevant discipline
• NEBOSH certification
• IOSH certification
• ISO45001, ISO9001 and ISO4001 Auditor Training.
• Site operation know how
• Proven experience in a similar role within a medium/heavy engineering environment would be advantageous
• Knowledge and experience of quality standards in particular ISO 9001: 2015
• Fully experienced with IT Software packages – Word, Excel, Project, Outlook
• Strong report writing skills with the ability to communicate findings clearly and effectively.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations governing HSE practices.
• Excellent analytical skills with a keen eye for detail, particularly in conducting root cause analysis.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Full valid driving licence