Quality Systems Manager
We're looking for a motivated, high-performing professional who can excel in a fast-paced, dynamic setting. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in driving the business's ongoing success.
Key Responsibilities
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Maintain and continuously enhance the company's ISO 45001 Health & Safety Management System, ensuring alignment with legal requirements and industry best practices.
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Promote a safety-first culture through training, awareness campaigns, and proactive engagement.
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Identify and assess environmental risks related to production processes, materials, and waste management, and develop mitigation strategies.
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Monitor environmental KPIs and ensure alignment with sustainability goals.
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Track and interpret changes in environmental laws and regulations, ensuring proactive compliance.
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Liaise with environmental regulatory bodies and maintain required permits and records
ISO 9001 - Quality Management
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Maintain and enhance the company's ISO 9001 certification and Quality Management System (QMS).
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Oversee internal audit programmes and ensure corrective actions are completed.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure audit compliance.
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Oversee document control processes, ensuring all policies, procedures, and work instructions are current, approved, and communicated.
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Oversee the calibration program for measuring and monitoring equipment to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Leadership & Governance
- Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
- Serve as the company's primary point of contact for regulatory authorities, auditors, and certification bodies.
- Prepare and deliver reports to senior management on compliance status, risks, and improvement plans.
- Lead cross-departmental compliance initiatives to ensure alignment between R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial teams.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Engineering, Quality, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related discipline.
- Proven experience managing ISO certification programmes.
- Strong knowledge of product safety standards and regulatory approvals for smoke and/or CO alarms (EN 14604, EN 50291, UL 217, etc.) an advantage.
- Familiarity with EU, UK, and global regulatory frameworks.
Skills & Competencies
- Exceptional knowledge of compliance management systems.
- Strong leadership and influencing skills across all organisational levels.
- Strong project management and organisational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in MS Office and compliance management tools.
