HSEQ Manager Permanent Newry The Role: Our client based in Newry require a HSEQ Manager to join their company and become an integral part of the team. You will devise and implement proactive strategies that influence and drive quality standards within the Company and to ensure health and safety compliance throughout. Responsibilities: Identify, communicate and implement opportunities for continuous improvement and measure their effectiveness. Contribute to executive policy and strategy. Develop, manage and co-ordinate quality and environmental management systems and processes in accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 quality standards ensuring successful accreditation. To improve upon the current QMS using a 6 Sigma approach to problem solving and statistical process control (SPC) to monitor, control and improve processes. Develop and maintain rigorous systems for internal auditing and identifying non-compliance, report on same and ensure improvements/preventative measures identified are actioned on a timely basis. Prevent quality problems by understanding the process and specification and introduce stability and uniformity with reference to product quality. Ensure a customer driven approach to delivering conforming product and add value by proactively managing non-conformances or complaints. Manage the supply chain "quality" function to include developing and implementing goods inward quality inspection processes. To conduct audits, to include site visits as necessary, of supplier's quality systems and processes to support the procurement team in developing strong partnerships with critical suppliers. Liaise with customers and suppliers where necessary on matters impacting/affected by quality issues HEALTH AND SAFETY Assume overall responsibility for health and safety and set and maintain systems and standards to ensure that all current Health & Safety statutory and company best practice requirements are met throughout the company. Ensure that all employees are inducted, trained and validated in all aspects of their positions' requirements, to allow them to perform their functions safely and efficiently. Ensure all employees are provided with correct Personal Protective Equipment for the role and that the use of issued equipment whilst working is mandatory. Ensure all incidents to include personal injury, hazards and near misses are recorded and investigated with corrective/preventative action taken as necessary. Ensure that First Aid facilities are available and that First Aiders are trained, as required. Ensure that adequate Fire precautions are in place such as fire drills, extinguishers, clear exits etc. Carry out risk / hazard assessments and ensure the implementation of any resultant actions. Carry out all noise assessment surveying and reporting. Reporting and liaison on matters of health and safety with relevant external bodies. Through good housekeeping procedures, ensuring that a safe and clean working environment is always kept. GENERAL Promote the effective and efficient management of resources throughout the company, including labour, raw materials, stock, consumables and energy. Meet regularly with the management team to ensure effective communication of information and effective implementation of new initiatives relative to quality and health and safety. Develop the culture of the business to ensure values are demonstrated every day. Manage attendance within the team. Plan training for team members, in conjunction with the business requirements. Induct, coach and develop team members, provide feedback on performance. Undertake one-to-ones to review performance & plan objectives with Team Members. Assist with recruitment and selection process. Any other duties, within reason and capability, as determined by the Head of Operations Essential requirements: Minimum of 5 years' experience in a HSEQ role Proven track record of implementing and managing HSEQ systems within an organisation Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and compliance requirements In-depth knowledge of health and safety, environmental regulations and quality standards (e.g. ISO9001/ISO 14001) Knowledge of quality management principles (e.g six sigma. Total quality management) Ability to identify and mitigate risks and ensure workplace safety Experience leading a team and working cross-functionally Hours: Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5.30pm Salary: Competitive (based on experience) Why use Staffline? 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