Are you an experienced QHSE Manager looking to join an established engineering company based in Bedford? You will have experience working within manufacturing environments and a strong understanding of quality, health & safety and environmental standards, including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. As a QHSE Manager, you will play a key part in maintaining and improving management systems, supporting suppliers, quality and ensuring high standards of health & safety and environmental compliance. Offering a salary of c-50k to work Monday - Friday days with an early finish every Friday!

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As a QHSE Manager your role will involve:

• Maintaining and developing the Quality and Environmental Management Systems in line with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 requirements
• Developing and maintaining QHSE policies and procedures in line with relevant legislation and requirements
• Carrying out internal and supplier audits to ensure quality and compliance standards are met
• Coordinating management reviews and chairing quarterly Health & Safety meetings
• Managing audits from external certification bodies and other interested parties
• Producing and maintaining quality plans and work instructions to ensure suppliers meet required standards
• Working with suppliers across the UK and Europe to improve quality, delivery performance and costs
• Working closely with Engineering and Purchasing to ensure technical requirements are met and purchase orders are correctly specified
• Visiting suppliers to assess new suppliers, investigate non-conformances and agree corrective actions
• Coordinating planned and general maintenance of the office facility and acting as the main point of contact for the site landlord
• Supporting the ongoing improvement and effectiveness of QHSE management systems

Suitable Candidate:

• A minimum of 5 years'' experience in a similar role within a medium to large engineering company
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and Health & Safety requirements
• NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum requirement)
• Qualified Internal Auditor (minimum requirement); Lead Auditor qualification desirable, although training can be provided
• Experience working with suppliers, conducting audits and managing non-conformances
• Good understanding of engineering processes, including casting, forging, machining, non-destructive testing, shot-peening and heat treatment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent written and verbal communication
• Self-motivated, flexible and able to work independently as well as part of a cross-functional team
• Familiarity with MRP systems for stock control and procurement

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