Quality & HSE Manager in North Shields

Baltic Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with OsecoElfab, a global manufacturer specialising in engineered rupture discs and explosion venting solutions for high-hazard industrial environments, to recruit an experienced Quality & HSE Manager with a strong focus on Quality to lead and continually improve quality, health, safety, and environmental performance across the business.

Overall Purpose: Reporting to the Global VP of Operations, The Quality and HSE Manager is responsible for leading the development, implementation and maintenance of QHSE and other standards across the business. Working as part of a team with 6 direct reports, you will manage external QHSE representatives, champion Quality standards in production and engineering departments and support commercial efforts.

Key Duties:

• Manage the QHSE team to achieve control, monitoring and implementation of QHSE and contract governance in line with Company policies and procedures.
• Lead QHSE activities to embed continuous improvement activities, methodologies and mindset.
• Develop, maintain and improve the business Integrated Management System to underpin QHSE and operating standards.
• Review QHSE risks and escalate where appropriate.
• Support the training and development of all staff to ensure awareness and understanding of QHSE standards and the relevance to business objectives.
• Manage internal audits and ensure corrective actions are met.
• Implement the Crisis Management Plan and ensure robust line of escalation exists.
• Provide a single business focus for accident and incident reporting and assist with subsequent investigation process.
• Provide trend analysis to Management Team to support and provide focus for driving positive behaviours and culture within the business.
• Develop Business Continuity Plans and participate in any table top or live exercises to test the plans.
• Monitor, audit and report on business QHSE performance and provide assurance to contract, site management and client management teams.
• Maintain quality, safety and environmental systems, implement and audit compliance with ISO standards.
• Provide leadership to support the management of supply chains and compliance with QHSE standards through ‘Point of Work Assessments’ audit and review of operating practice and systems.
• Ensure appropriate resources are provided to support a compliant business and to identify any systemic weakness.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent qualification) in relevant technical field.
• NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health or equivalent.
• IEMA Diploma / IQA qualification.
• Experience working within precision engineering and manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing manufacturing and engineering practices, implementing and maintaining QHSE systems across a manufacturing and engineering business.
• Strong management change and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage client and stakeholder relationships.
• Understanding of PED and ASME standards.
• Commercial understanding of FM management contracts and operational business processes.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workflow.
• Clear, articulate communication skills both oral and written.
• Numerically literate.
• Good knowledge of MS Office tools including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience of business systems e.g. Epicor, Oracle, etc.
• Good presentation skills.

Package: Extremely competitive salary on offer, depending on level of experience. 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday. Company pension scheme. Private health care. Life assurance. Generous bonus scheme. Additional benefits.