Head of Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental (QHSE) - Expiring soon!
Posted 03/04/2024 by Michael Page
Head of Quality role for a growing aerospace manufacturing company. Senior management role based in Barnoldswick, Lancashire
Client Details
Our client is a growing aerospace manufacturing company based in Barnoldswick, Lancashire.
Description
- As Head of Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental (QHSE), you are directly responsible for rigorously managing and upholding all regulatory and customer standards, ensuring the company consistently meets its obligations whilst supporting a culture of aggressive innovation. You will become part of the leadership team and directly report to the CEO/owner of the company. Your responsibilities include the following:
- Being the senior Quality & HSE LEader on site for this well established aerospace manufacturing company
- Lead and develop the Quality team to ensure continuous improvement.
- Implement strategies to enhance product and process quality within the department.
- Oversee and manage all quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Drive the resolution of quality-related issues, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve overall product quality.
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for the quality team.
- Support the implementation of new manufacturing processes and techniques.
- Ensure all operations adhere to health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Oversee all compliance and HSE regulations and procedures wherever possible.
- Lad the quality strategy for the UK business
- Maintain and update the compliance framework, in particular with regards to regulatory changes, amendments, trends or efficiency, covering all aspects of Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental matters.
- Drive the implementation of an upgraded Corporate Governance structure throughout the organisation, including adherence to and constant assessment of SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and responsibilities.
- Manage QHSE-related communication with external stakeholders (e.g. government authorities, customers, utility providers, etc.).
- Maintain comprehensive records of all processes, compliance activities, audits and corrective actions. Prepare and submit compliance and quality reports to senior management (CEO) as required.
- Prepare and conduct regular training sessions for employees to ensure are awareness of compliance requirements.
- Demonstrate leadership skills while being hands-on yourself. A high degree of proactivity is essential.
Profile
A successful Head of QHSE should have:
- Relevant degree in Engineering or a related field.
- Proven experience in a similar role within the aerospace or defence Industrial / Manufacturing sector.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a team.
- Excellent knowledge of quality assurance techniques and best practices.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- You must be a senior quality manager / head of department or director within the industrial manufacturing and engineering sectors.
- A proven track record in QHSE within aerospace
- Strict root cause analysis mindset.
- Degree in a relevant field.
- Working knowledge of NADCAP framework and accreditation process
- Lead Auditor accreditation to AS9100 and ISO9001 as well as ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and ISO 45001 (H&S Systems) desirable.
- Leadership skills: A proven track record of managing, challenging, leading a team, getting the best out them, enabling them to grow and use their full potential.
- NEBOSH Certificate preferred or happy to work towards it
Job Offer
£70,000 to £90,000 plus benefits
- Type:
- Permanent
- Contract Length:
- N/A
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- Job Reference:
- JN -012024-6298140_1712171681
- Job ID:
- 221408376
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