Job Title: QHSE Manager
About the Role:
The QHSE Manager oversees the development, implementation, and maintenance of policies and procedures to promote safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible operations.
Your Key Responsibilities:
* Maintain the Company's quality management systems (QMS) according to ISO9001 and EN 9100 standards specific quality requirements.
* Monitor production and operational processes to meet quality standards.
* Perform audits, inspections, and reviews of quality processes, identifying areas for improvement.
* Perform root cause analyses and corrective action processes for quality issues, maintaining strict adherence to EN 9100 guidelines.
Quality Management:
* Establish and enforce health and safety protocols in compliance with ISO 45001 to minimize workplace risks.
* Conduct risk assessments and identify safety hazards in aerospace manufacturing, assembly, and operational environments.
* Lead safety training sessions focused on aerospace hazards, safe material handling, and equipment operation.
* Investigate workplace incidents, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrences.
Environmental Management:
* Maintain and monitor an ISO 14001-compliant environmental management system (EMS) to address the environmental impact.
* Ensure compliance with environmental regulations for emissions, waste management, and resource use specific to the aerospace sector.
* Conduct environmental audits and assessments, identify areas for improvement, and promote sustainability initiatives within the organization.
* Implement energy conservation and waste reduction strategies to align with both regulatory requirements and the company's sustainability goals.
Compliance and Regulatory Oversight:
* Ensure the company complies with all relevant local, national, and international regulations regarding QHSE.
* Stay up-to-date with changes in legislation and industry standards, adapting company policies as necessary.
* Maintain records and prepare reports required by regulatory authorities.
Training and Employee Development:
* Conduct regular training sessions on quality standards, health and safety protocols, and environmental awareness.
* Train employees on emergency response, including fire safety, first aid, and evacuation procedures.
* Promote a culture of continuous improvement, engaging employees in QHSE initiatives.
Risk Management and Incident Response:
* Identify potential risks to quality, health, safety, and environmental standards and develop mitigation strategies.
* Lead incident investigations, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
* Manage crisis situations, such as safety breaches or environmental spills, minimizing their impact.
Performance Monitoring and Reporting:
* Collect, analyse, and report data on QHSE performance metrics, using findings to make improvements.
* Use audits, inspections, and KPIs to assess compliance and identify areas for improvement.
* Report QHSE performance to senior management and provide recommendations for strategic planning.
Requirements:
* A minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role
* Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality management, environmental science, or a related field.
* Relevant certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA, or ISO lead auditor certifications, with specific experience in aerospace QHSE standards.
* Experience in a quality, health, safety, or environmental role, ideally within the aerospace sector or similar industries.
Salary: The estimated salary for this position is £45,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience.