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Do you have Quality, Health and Safety experience within a Manufacturing environment and looking to work for a diverse employer that empowers their staff to have autonomy within their job?

Are you looking for that next step in your career where you can take ownership of the whole QHS&E function across the site?

We are working exclusively with Zip Pak who are a market leading Global Manufacturer of innovative resealable products. They are looking for a new QHS&E Manager to ensure that the Health and Safety, Environment and ISO / BRC Quality systems, policies and procedures are maintained across both their Whitby and Netherland’s facility (based at the Whitby site).

What the QHS&E Manager job involves

You will design and deliver training across the site to your colleagues on Health and Safety procedures and the quality standards for ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 and BRC.

Making sure all quality systems and processes are kept up to date at all times as well as liaising with external ISO & BRC authorities around audits and keeping accreditations up to date.

Carry out internal and supplier audits for all sites.

Reviewing all systems continually and implementing new and updated HS&E procedures and legislative changes.

Working with staff and colleagues of all levels from operatives through to senior management to make sure that all Quality and HSE procedures are adhered to and sharing best practice across both sites.

Making sure that there is a culture of safety awareness across the business and operating a Near Miss / Safety Catch programme.

Skills required

Previous experience of working within Quality, Health and Safety based roles.

NEBOSH qualification

A background in Manufacturing, Food or plastic extrusion could be advantageous

Someone who is used to managing processes autonomously

Customer facing experience to liaise directly with the end client if there are any issues that arise

Ability to take ownership of a problem and work with the team to find a solution.  

Other information

This is a permanent and full time position based in Whitby

Travel required to their Netherlands facility.

Excellent pension

Benefits package

Our client is a global leader in their field.

This vacancy is being advertised through KD Recruitment Limited who are operating as an Employment Agency.

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