QHSE Manager

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Coopers Fire specialises in the design, manufacture, installation, and servicing of cutting-edge and customised Smoke and Fire Curtains for various buildings. Our primary mission is to save lives by providing high-quality and innovative products while promoting effective fire protection solutions.

Every single day, we dedicate ourselves to creating an environment where our colleagues can thrive, work diligently, excel, and have fun in the process. Our core values, which we deeply believe in, are Integrity, Pride and Passion, Teamship, and Pioneering. We genuinely derive joy from witnessing individuals perform at their best and relish their workday experiences. We prioritise the development and support of our colleagues, foster an environment that encourages and values diverse opinions, challenge conventional norms, and consistently collaborate to lead the market through innovative approaches, all in the pursuit of safeguarding lives.

We are seeking a QHSE Manager to be responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of our organisation’s quality assurance, health and safety, and environmental management programs. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in QHSE practices, regulations, and standards, along with excellent leadership and communication skills.

• Maintain and develop our QMS (ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001) making it accurate, accessible and a tool to support the business
• To implement and maintain any other relevant accreditations
• Oversight of Customer Product Quality Questionnaires & Inspection Test Plans
• Oversight of calibrated equipment maintenance
• Drive the use of data collection & root cause analysis to produce information leading to improvements in operational processes
• Identify, or deliver, training and coaching to employees across the organisation
• Develop and imbed visual management systems
• Improve customer satisfaction particularly with respect to delivery, quality & cost
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the organisation’s QHSE management systems, policies, and procedures in alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations, ensuring that root causes are identified, corrective actions are taken, and lessons learned are communicated throughout Coopers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that quality standards are met throughout the product lifecycle, from design and manufacturing to delivery and customer support.
• Ownership of the Companies waste and work to a reduce waste to landfill
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure compliance with QHSE regulations and internal standards. Provide guidance and support to address any non-compliance issues.
• Stay up-to-date with relevant industry regulations, standards, and best practices, and ensure that the organization remains in compliance with these requirements.
• Analyse QHSE data and metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement. Generate reports for management review and develop action plans accordingly.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, customers, suppliers, and auditors, to ensure effective communication and alignment on QHSE matters.
• Experienced, influential & persuasive
• Ability to win hearts and minds, bringing people on a journey of change
• Great communicator
• Ability to drive change in the face of resistance
• Analytical thinker, great problem solver
• Evidence based & creative approach
  

Essential

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in leading transformational change
• Experience of managing either ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001
• Experience of coaching, mentoring and training
  

Desirable

• Lead Auditor ISO9001:2015
• Experience of bespoke / Engineer-to-Order manufacturing / Construction
• Microsoft Dynamics
• Data manipulation/analysis skills (Advanced Excel, Access, PowerBI, SQL)
• ERP implementation experience
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary – available upon request
• Free hot drinks
• Ample free onsite parking
• Early finish and dress-down Fridays
• Above statutory Holiday allowance plus able to buy additional holiday
• Company social events
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eyecare vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Friendly and supportive environment
• Holistic approach to work
• Working for a company who cares about you as an individual and not just a cog in the machine
• Access to a Discounted Shopping Platform