QHSE Manager

My client is seeking an experienced QHSE Manager to lead the company quality strategy and continuous improvement programme across their precision engineering operation. This is a quality-led leadership role, responsible for ensuring their products, processes and systems consistently meet the highest standards expected by customers across a range of different sectors.

Client Details

My client is a market leading British manufacturer, that have been in the area closing in on 100 years. Now part of a global structure, they are experts in the design, prototyping & manufacture of high-quality products, that they supply to customers globally.

Description

• Leading and developing the Quality Management System in line with ISO 9001/IATF16949 requirements.
• Acting as the customer quality champion, managing customer audits, complaints and quality performance metrics.
• Driving root cause analysis, corrective actions and preventative actions across the business.
• Leading internal and external audit programmes.
• Developing quality KPIs and reporting performance to the Managing Director
• Supporting new product introduction and APQP activities.
• Identifying opportunities to reduce waste, improve process capability and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Managing supplier quality performance and improvement initiatives.
• Promoting a culture of quality ownership across all departments.
• Providing oversight of site HSE systems to ensure compliance with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

Profile

You will be a strong senior leader, ideally a Quality/Technical bias with manufacturing experience, along with:

• Proven Quality Management experience within manufacturing, engineering or automotive environments.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management principles.
• Experience leading customer audits and dealing directly with OEM or Tier 1 customers.
• A track record of driving continuous improvement and reducing non-conformance.
• Strong problem-solving skills using methodologies such as 8D, Root Cause Analysis, PFMEA and SPC.
• Experience managing quality systems and leading audit programmes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 would be advantageous
• Strong HSE knowledge/experience would be advantageous

Job Offer

• Up to -60,000/annum
• Permanent position based in Powys, Wales
• Opportunity to influence quality, health, safety and environmental standards within the organisation.
• Opportunity to be part of a growing manufacturer