Quality Manager

A Quality Manager is needed for a well-established Structural Steel company in North Yorkshire.

Position Type: Full Time
Location: Head Office
Salary: £60,000 per annum plus benefits
Travel Required: UK-wide to Sites/Production Factory/Main Office

Responsible For:
Managing and coordinating all quality activities, including fabrication and erection in production and site environments.

Ensuring compliance and auditing across all business disciplines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Quality Systems: Develop and maintain systems per British Standards and contract specifications.


• Fabrication Control: Oversee fabrication activities, including Factory Production Control and UKCA marking.


• Inspection and Testing: Create and manage Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) and audit fabrication, welding, and painting to meet BSEN 1090, 3834, and NSSS 7th Edition standards.


• Standards Representation: Act as the management representative for company standards and certifications.


• Management Reviews: Conduct reviews for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.


• Legal Compliance: Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and environmental legal requirements.


• Support and Training: Provide support and training to managers and staff on quality practices.


• Risk and Incident Management: Perform risk assessments, COSHH assessments, and investigate incidents.


• Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of improvement and manage quality performance metrics.


• External Relations: Manage external certifications, audits, and act as the point of contact for external bodies.


• Documentation: Maintain all quality-related documentation and records.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• NEBOSH Diploma or Equivalent


• Internal Auditor


• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal


• High standard of computer skills (Office packages)


• Problem-solving and providing workable solutions


• Coaching and influencing individuals to improve performance


• Hands-on and practical approach


• Presentation skills


• Experience of at least 3 years in a similar role


• Experience in construction, manufacturing, or heavy engineering

Desirable:

• Certified Responsible Welding Coordinator (RWC)


• Training Qualification


• Environmental Certificate (IEMA)


• Lead Auditor


• Lean Management or Similar


• Structural Steel Fabrication Background


• Experience of at least 5 years in a similar role


• Application of Lean Management


• Experience with quality management systems

Please apply with your most up-to-date CV, and you will be contacted.