Are you passionate about Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ)?
Do you have a knack for developing and maintaining robust management systems?
If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you to join an established precision engineering company based in North Manchester.
This company produces precision components from prototyping, right through to bulk orders. They are both stable and innovative, have embraced smart manufacturing, and have a modern approach to industry 4.0.
There is still a long way to go, and as such, they have decided to move away from the current consultant model and recruit a full-time, permanent member of the leadership team to be based on-site and build a robust quality and H&S environment that is both visible and has ownership.
The SHEQ Manager would be responsible for maintaining the existing Business Management System (BMS) in line with ISO:9001 and developing it to include ISO:45001 and ISO:14001 standards. In a nutshell, the role involves obtaining and maintaining certifications, overseeing compliance, and fostering a strong SHEQ culture within the business.
It’s a great opportunity for the right person, but it’s not one for the faint-hearted as this is a role that will be taking over from a person that was on site once or twice a week.
The new Manager will need to be very visible on the shop floor, understanding the bottlenecks, frustrations, challenges, and opportunities. They will need to help cement the model of everyone has a part to play in quality and H&S to ensure compliance and desired outcomes.
As this is a mid-sized SME, the cultural fit is as important as the experience you can bring. Your SHEQ knowledge will be paramount as will your confidence in your capabilities as a good communicator and people manager.
Key Responsibilities:
1. System Maintenance and Development: Oversee the BMS, ensuring compliance with ISO standards and developing the system to meet additional requirements.
2. Compliance and Auditing: Manage internal and external audits, risk assessments and inspections, facilitate client approval audits, and ensure compliance with all SHEQ standards.
3. Policy and Procedure Development: Develop and implement SHEQ policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal standards.
4. Health & Safety Management: Manage all aspects of Health & Safety, ensuring safe operations and compliance with legislation.
5. Training and Support: Ensure robust training is in place for all new/existing employees covering quality, health & safety and environmental support to all employees, and work with HR to identify and address training needs.
6. Incident Management: Manage and investigate SHEQ-related incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
What We’re Looking For:
1. Experience: Solid experience within SHEQ Management, obtaining ISO certifications and managing integrated management systems.
2. Qualifications: NEBOSH Qualification or equivalent.
3. Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
4. Knowledge: In-depth understanding of SHEQ regulations, standards, and best practices.
5. Good understanding of modern engineering and manufacturing principles and digital technologies.
6. Ability to successfully deliver change by leadership, best practice, and leading by example.
What you get in return:
1. Circa £55k.
2. 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service).
3. Days, Monday to Friday.
4. Medicash plan.
5. Pension.
6. DIS Scheme.
7. Career development.
Immediate start available although we will wait for the right person too.
If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for SHEQ and a desire to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you. Give me a call for a confidential chat about the role and your experience. Sharon Seville - (phone number removed) or send your CV using the link.
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