Quality Manager

Our client requires a Quality Manager to ensure that their company remains compliant with the requirements of the current quality standard and that all documentation to support the system is accurate and readily available.

Quality Manager Specifics:

To accurately complete all necessary documentation in a timely manner.

Work to assigned procedures as defined in the Management Systems.

The effective maintenance and monitoring of the Quality Management System.

The resolution of appropriate non-conformities within the system.

Ensure that timely and effective action is taken by the appropriate personnel to obtain and maintain compliance with the quality system.

Regular management reviews of the Quality Management System.

Support combined Internal audit Schedule in accordance with MS

Organising, preparing data, etc. for regular non-conformance reviews – customer complaints & process non- conformance and monitoring of QMS objectives.

Effective corrective/preventive actions for non-conformances.

To comply with quality audit procedures and management review decisions.

Assist and resolve any appropriate quality problems as they arise from customer or supplier complaints, production and QC testing. 

Ensure that the Company Quality Manual, system registration and revision procedures are maintained and liaise with certification representative as and when required.

Set annual quality objectives for quality and monitor progress to achieve

Maintain appropriate quality system records as detailed in the manual, e.g. review minutes, complaint meetings, trend analysis data, etc.

Develop new quality systems and update existing system as required. 

Liaise with customers and suppliers on matters related to quality.

Managers and supervisors will be held accountable for all aspects of performance and standards in respect of those activities which are within their control.

Manage, issue and track documents within the QMS

Carry out internal audits, complete report, issue actions and follow up

Contribute to the Quality Meetings & Reports on a quarterly and annual basis

Minute and manage actions from quality meetings as required

Immediately report any incident which management need to address using the appropriate reporting systems in place

Respond to required corrective and preventive action in a timely manner

Ensure that all duties/activities associated within quality department are carried out in compliance to Health, Safety, Environment and Quality management systems

Any other reasonable task requested by the Directors would also be included in the responsibilities.

Quality Manager Skills / Knowledge / Experience:

Essential:

Minimum of 5 years’ experience within the Quality Assurance or similar industry

Ability to complete root cause analysis and contribute to investigations

Excellent understanding of QMS and ISO 9001:2015

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Experience of KPIs & Setting objectives

A desire to work with team members to improve processes and product quality

Flexible approach to working

Excellent attention to detail including housekeeping

Good knowledge of documentation practice

Able to use Microsoft Office

Desirable:

Good understanding of sampling and product testing

Familiar with management systems [14001 & 45001]

Previous experience in manufacturing or chemical industry

Understanding of chemical processes

Quality Manager Qualifications:

Lead Auditor 9001    (Desirable)

Lead Auditor 14001 & 45001       (Desirable)         

BTEC / HNC in relevant subject   (Essential)          

Educated to Degree level in relevant subject           (Desirable)

Hours: 8am to 4pm – Monday to Friday

Location: Standish

Term: Permanent

Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 per annum subject to experience

Additionally: 33 days – includes bank holiday entitlement

Company Pension - Company contributes 3% and the employee contributes 5%

 Healthcare - Eligible for BUPA cover after 6 months probationary period

If you have the right skills and experience, and you are interested in the Quality Manger role, click the link to ‘Apply’