Quality, Safety & Environmental (QSE) Manager

Reference Number: JO-2501-546240 Quality, Safety & Environmental (QSE) Manager Rate: Negotiable Job Type: Permanent Location: St Leonards Green, St. Leonards-On-Sea Our client is a privately owned company located in East Sussex, currently employing just over 60 people, with a core business in the design and manufacture of specialised imaging detectors and systems covering a diverse range of industries from aerospace to biomedical. Applications for such detectors include the detection of single photons and ultrafast cameras capable of sub-nanosecond exposure times. A global leader of highly differentiated technologies in scientific and medical research, life sciences, agriculture, recycling, aerospace, defence and security, and industrial markets. Job Summary A QSE Manager is required for immediate start to have overall responsibility for Quality Assurance and implementing Health & Safety and Environmental compliance throughout the company. This includes the maintenance and administration of our Quality Management Standards – ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. This is a key position that will help shape our quality culture and ensure our commitment to continuous improvement in every area of our business. Key areas of responsibility Quality Assurance • Supervision and development of a small QA team • Maintain and administer the Quality Management System (QMS), ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality issues and ensure product and process consistency. • Monitor and report yield statistics and warranty return numbers within our core product lines. • Co-ordinate 8D corrective actions with support from engineering. • Oversee quality control processes including incoming inspection, in-process checks and final product evaluation. • Oversee all aspects of document control. • Manage internal and external audits and drive corrective and preventative actions. • Manage the change control system (QCBD). • Lead the internal MRB meetings and follow up actions. • Represent the company in quality control matters to outside parties such as customers and suppliers. • Report and present on company performance against quality targets at Senior Management and Board level. Health & Safety and Environmental • Develop and maintain H&S policy to ensure that it is relevant, current, and in line with legal and good practice standards. • Conduct regular safety inspections, risk assessments, and training sessions to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. • Ensure new staff are inducted appropriately and that training records for all staff are maintained. • Investigate any incidents, accidents, or near-misses and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence. • Manage the company’s Environmental Management program in line with ISO 14001 standards. • Ensure compliance with current legislation for waste, emissions etc., whilst promoting sustainable practices. Qualifications Professional certifications OR significant experience in QMS (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 14001) – Essential IOSH Managing Safely qualification – Essential NEBOSH qualification – Desirable Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Engineering, Quality Management, or similar – Desirable Experience Proven experience in a similar QSE role within a manufacturing environment, preferably within the scientific equipment or precision manufacturing sector – Essential Strong knowledge of ISO standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) and regulatory compliance – Essential Experience in leading internal audits and managing external audits – Essential Line Management experience – Desirable Skills & Abilities Excellent problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to resolving issues. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization. Ability to influence and drive change in a small business environment. High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering results.

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