AR633 – Quality Manager 
 
Location: Coventry
 
Salary: £22,000 - £34,000  
 
Overview: 
 
First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Quality Manager on behalf of one of our clients. For this position, our client is willing to offer this opportunity to a candidate on either a part-time or full-time basis. 
 
As the quality manager you will be a  key member of the company management team, the Quality Manager (QM) is responsible for managing and maintaining the company's ISO9000 Quality and Health & Safety functions as well as various aspects of the facility management and maintenance. 
 
Working in close co-operation with the Directors, Section Managers and Staff, this individual must ensure the practical and pragmatic application of Quality and H&S systems. The QM must ensure compliance with the necessary processes and legislation whilst at the same time maintaining the efficient and flexible operation of the company. 
 
The post requires its incumbent to have excellent multi-tasking, organisational, interpersonal and leadership skills, as well as a comprehensive understanding of ISO9001 quality standards and their practical application in a small company with diverse product ranges and customer base. A specific knowledge of a small-scale production environment is an advantage, but not essential. A full, clean UK driving license is desirable, but not essential. 
 
Formal qualifications will be considered, however experience of managing systems and a pro-active approach to all aspects of managing the business is the most important asset. 
 
Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration. 
 
Duties and Responsibilities: 

•  Manage and maintain the ISO quality system including leading all re-certification assessments with the appropriate notified body. 
• Conduct & maintain internal quality audits. 
• Conduct & maintain internal Health & Safety audits. 
• Liaise with external Health & Safety consultants. 
• Manage the quality inspector. 
• Manage and maintain safety related issues and records including COSHH, LOLER, SEMA First Aid, health screening, PATS testing, equipment inspection and calibration etc. 
• Manage the building/facility including arranging building and/or machinery repair & maintenance, security system functionality, fire alarm system functionality etc. 
• Liaise with both customers and suppliers on quality and certification related issues. 
• Maintain certification records for our ATEX Zone 2 engine products. 
• In conjunction with the Directors and Section Managers assess and identify training requirements for staff in their various roles. 
• Arrange any necessary training courses and maintain training records. 
• Manage the new employee induction process. 
• In the absence of the Quality Inspector, handle goods inward and final inspection duties. 
• Work with the Directors for the implementation of company policies. 
• Effective delegation of tasks and responsibilities. 
• Attend internal and external meetings and training as necessary & identified by the Directors. 
• Maintain personally and promote within the team a flexible attitude towards working hours.

Skills and Qualifications: 

•  Experience of ISO9001 2015 quality management certification 
• Have a proven technical / mechanical understanding 
• Have experience within a quality management role. 
• Strong communication skills enabling the analysis of situations, articulation of ideas, building consensus and making commercial decisions. 
• Be confident when interacting with customers, communicating positively with them through emails, teams and/or phone conversations. 

Location: Coventry

Salary: £22,000 - £34,000