Overview
Element has an opportunity for an experienced Quality Manager within our Reaction to Fire laboratory in Warrington to join our team and take responsibility for ensuring that our services meet the highest quality standards. You will have a strong background in quality management and a proven track record of implementing and maintaining quality management systems. This includes the Element management system and will require a sound working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 requirements in relation to product testing. Experience in a Technical or Quality role within the TIC industry would be an advantage.
The successful colleague will be involved in leading quality at a local level to ensure that Element quality policies, processes and procedures are effectively implemented and complied with. This is a multidimensional role where you will be a contributor, an analyst, facilitator, improver, planner, trainer, auditor, and inspector. In this role, you will interact with internal Element stakeholders, customers, and our Accreditation Body.
Responsibilities
* Implement and maintain the management system in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 and applicable regulatory requirements.
* Establish and maintain a culture of integrity and ethical behaviour within the organisation.
* Establish and implement appropriate QA/QC programs.
* Monitor daily lab activities to ensure strict adherence to testing protocols.
* Monitor process performance by gathering relevant data and report performance against agreed performance indicators.
* Define, manage, and maintain quality procedures in conjunction with operating staff.
* Manage equipment calibration program in conjunction with maintenance team.
* Liaise with other managers and staff and provide training, tools, and techniques.
* Identify, mitigate, and manage any potential risks.
* Plan and ensure delivery of the internal audit programme.
* Manage UKAS visits and other regulatory body activities.
* Ensure all audit findings are investigated and responses are submitted.
* Provide reports, advice, and support as necessary to local and senior leadership team.
* Advise and participate in quality investigations.
* Investigate any complaints that are received.
* Work with operational team to appropriately challenge accreditation body requirements.
* Liaise with business leaders to ensure awareness of regulatory changes.
* Maintain good working relationships with operational colleagues.
* Stay current with industry best practices and regulations related to quality management.
Skills / Qualifications
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Quality Management, Engineering, Chemistry, or related disciplines), or equivalent experience.
* Minimum 10 years of experience in quality management, with extensive experience in ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.
* Experience in construction or similarly regulated environments.
* Strong ability to lead and influence without direct line management authority.
* Exceptional communication skills.
* A strategic approach to work.
* Analytical problem-solving skills.
* Requirement to keep up to date with changes in the quality landscape.
Company Overview
Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.
Diversity Statement
At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.
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