Quality, Environment & Laboratory Manager

Less Common Metals
Hooton
4 months ago
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Less Common Metals have an exciting opportunity for a Quality, Environment & Laboratory Manager to join the team on a full time, permanent basis, and in return you will receive a competitive salary.Less Common Metals are a long established manufacturer that is now at the forefront of decarbonising our planet. Their products are sold around the world to enable green energy production and mobility. Substantial growth is therefore anticipated in coming years and the financial controller will be part of the leadership team at this very exciting time.The Quality, Environment & Laboratory Manager role:As our Quality, Environment & Laboratory Manager you will develop, sustain and support effective Quality and Environmental systems at LCM through the management of existing procedures, the management of the in-house analytical laboratory and the introduction of additional activities to maintain effective ISO standards as agreed by the management team.You will manage all the company’s statutory environmental obligations (in particular those under EU REACH and Environmental Permitting Regulations) to ensure the company maintains compliance and prepares for future statutory requirements.Key responsibilities of our Quality, Environment & Laboratory Manager:Representing and providing accountability for the quality, environmental and laboratory functions on the LCM Management Team.Maintaining and improving an effective and auditable Quality & Environmental Management System (QEMS), appropriate for the business needs of LCM and meeting the requirements of ISO14001 and ISO9001.To line manage and mentor the Junior Process Engineer to provide effective support for the on-going maintenance and improvement of LCM’s externally accredited Quality & Environmental Management System.Managing the in-house analytical laboratory and its staff to ensure the laboratory fulfills its quality control function for the production of all LCM metal alloys. Identify and progress programmes for continual improvement within the laboratory and ensure the level of service provided by the laboratory fully meets the requirements of the LCM businessKeeping up to date with, interpret and understand relevant laws and regulations to ensure that LCM fulfils all legislative requirements with respect to environmental matters. To manage matters related to UK and EU REACH in order that the business is correctly positioned to comply with relevant legislation as it is introduced.Providing and maintaining a comprehensive Quality & Environmental Management System in accordance with the current ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards, to support the business plan of LCM and assure all customers of the quality of the goods supplied.Promoting and encouraging best practice in all matters relating to environmental and quality issues arising on the LCM site. Work alongside the Management Team to ensure these principles are applied at every level in the business and guide the performance of the business.Developing a culture of appreciation and support for LCM Environmental and Quality policies through effective communication at all levels, use of visual aids, seminars, training and direct involvement with staff as appropriate. Skills and experience we are looking for in our Quality, Environment & Laboratory Manager:Professional qualifications and a good level of expertise in environmental and/or quality management within a commercial environment.Experience and/or qualifications in the management and internal auditing of ISO 9001 and/or ISO 14001 accredited management systems.Experience of staff management.Good working knowledge of current environmental legislation and its application to businesses.Excellent competency and a good level of experience in the manipulation and recording of quantitative data, using spreadsheets, setting and tracking quality and environmental KPIs.The ability to interpret legal, scientific and technical information.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Good organizational and problem-solving skills.The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.The advert may close early depending on applications receivedIf you are interested in becoming our new Quality, Environment & Laboratory Manager, please click 'APPLY' today. We look forward to hearing from you!No Recruitment Agencies please

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