Job Title: QHS Manager
Driven and Enthusiastic Individual required to join our Dynamic and Innovative Manufacturing Company.
We specialize in the design, test and manufacture of protective packaging products. We pride ourselves on our exceptional customer service and provision of high quality product and service.
As Health & Safety and Quality Manager, you will ensure the highest standards of Health and Safety and Quality across the business whilst leading the development and implementation of effective H&S and Quality policies and procedures. You will ensure Quality systems and processes are adhered to and understood to meet our customers bespoke quality requirements.
Responsibilities
Help drive the culture across our manufacturing site in QHS policies, guidelines and processes.
Encourage and support QHS compliance, continuously improving site performance across both areas.
Engage with workers in relation to upskilling and understanding the approach to delivering world class infrastructure.
Stay updated with relevant ISO standards legislation and updates – and H&S legislation.
Maintain existing management systems, improving where required.
Manage customer and internal audits including management reviews.
Manage internal activities programme with corrective and preventive actions recorded and educated to relevant departments.
Assist with investigation of quality problems, identification of causes and development of cost‑effective corrective and preventative actions in order to ensure the integrity of quality management within the business.
Ensure all required records are being generated and saved accordingly.
Identify areas of risk, assess, and develop measures to reduce and control.
Work with relevant personnel to oversee review and update of comprehensive risk assessments across all activities.
Oversee investigation of accidents/incidents & ensure outcomes/required action is tracked.
Organise for the completion of safety audits, analysis of findings, and suggested improvements. Primary managerial contact for advice and support on Quality and H&S matters.
Work with relevant personnel to ensure correct safety processes & procedures are in place and are being followed by all, with ability to create and implement new procedures where necessary.
Skills and Experience
3rd level qualification in Quality and Compliance Standards or equivalent.
Experience with ISO standards – internal auditor qualification useful.
Some exposure to H&S management, systems, processes, documentation even if not in the recent past.
3+ years’ experience in a similar role desired – particularly Quality area.
Experience within the packaging industry or function and exposure to pharmaceutical and medical device industries highly desirable.
Experience with investigations, audits, inspections, compiling reports and making recommendations as appropriate.
Excellent collaboration and written and verbal communication skills.
Driven individual with ability to work on own initiative or in a team as required.
Proven people skills required and a strong team player.
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
Good organisation and administration skills, with high attention to detail.
Professional and Technical written communication skills.
Ability to engage and motivate others and implement new processes and procedures where required.
Must be highly proficient in use of IT systems, with experience using technology to manage and streamline H&S and Quality functions.
Full Irish drivers’ licence.
Benefits
Competitive Package
Pension plan
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Cover
Additional personal days entitlement annually
Subsidised Training
Employee Assistance Programme
Annual onsite Health Check
Full Health and Wellbeing Programme
Education
Advanced/Higher Certificate (preferred)
Experience
Quality Management: 3 years (preferred) and some exposure to H&S Management
Work Location: In person
Please note this is a full time, permanent and fully onsite position.
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