The QHSE Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the QHSE support function, whilst promoting high levels of quality across all areas of the company.
You will be required to lead and complete HSEQ inspections, support internal and external audits. Alongside this, you will be continually looking for areas of improvement across the business and implementing innovative strategies to help BCS achieve their companywide objectives.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong knowledge in quality control, particularly with operating in a factory/warehouse/yard-orientated setting. The candidate will also be required to support all the BCS streams on a day-to-day basis.
Key Responsibilities:
Quality Monitoring
Develop and support the implementation of the BCS quality processes standards and accreditations.
Carry out quality checks on manufactured products to ensure that they meet high-quality standards.
Responsible for carrying out frequent internal Quality Inspections
Ensure all processes are kept up to date and reviewed regularly.
Following implementation, monitor the effectiveness of new processes/changes.
Look for areas of improvement across the business.
Ensure that products brought in from manufacturers adhere to our quality standards.
Carry out supply chain audits where necessary.
Oversee the calibration standards for the business.
Investigate and troubleshoot product and production issues.
Develop and maintain appropriate governance procedures to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards.
Health, Safety & Environmental Monitoring
Conduct HS&E Inspections for BCS operating departments.
Lead and complete HSE-related investigations determining root causes and supporting the embedment of lessons learnt.
Chair and support quarterly QHSE committee meetings.
Monitor and support the closure of Q, H,S & E inspection findings.
Support BCS-related QHSE issues highlighted by the wider Barhale business.
Attend HSEQ Team meetings as required.
Attend weekly HSEQ Team virtual calls with wider Barhale HSEQ Team
Business Improvements
Look for areas we can improve on as a business and help to support the project manager in implementing change.
Introduce innovations to the business.
Examine ways we can improve production and efficiency.
Complaints & SLA’s
Responsible for ensuring that complaints are closed out within the agreed SLA and that they are investigated thoroughly, with corrective and preventative measures put in place.
Carry out root cause investigations of HSEQ incidents, internal & external non-conformances, and non-conforming products.
Fabrications
Assist the Fabrication team with obtaining and maintaining accreditations.
Ensure that Fabrication products are delivered to the required design and standard by supporting the fabrication team and auditing the pre-delivery quality inspection process.
Escalate concerns and agree on remedial actions with the Fabrications team.
Support the Head of Fabrications by carrying out specific quality checks/audits.
Support the Head of Fabrications in developing new systems and processes to streamline the division.
Support in developing contract-specific Inspection & Test Plans (ITP) for the Fabrications division, ensuring they meet the needs of the customer.
Management
Manage internal quality resources.
Carry out regular 1-2-1s with direct reports.
Support direct reports in reaching departmental goals.
Carry out PDR’s annually and support the team in reaching their goals.
Key measures & targets:
Lead audits.
Regular reviews of processes across the business
Complaints closed out within 5 working days.
Key relationships:
BCS & Barhale Quality team
Fabrications team
BCS Management Team
Barhale HSEQ Team
Person Specification:
The successful candidate is likely to meet all the following criteria:
Essential
Understanding of ISO accreditations 9001, 45001 & 14001
Previous experience in an HSEQ role with a stronger emphasis on quality control
Great eye for detail
Good reliability and integrity
Good influencing skills sets and able to communicate effectively at all levels.
Flexibility and willingness to adapt to different tasks and projects.
Strong IT skills
NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent
Desirable
Understanding of ISO accreditation 50001
Previous experience of working in the industry
Educated to degree level or equivalent.
Membership of the institute of Chartered Quality Institute or other relevant professional body
IEMA status
Internal auditor qualification
Previous experience of working in a manufacturing environment
Benefits:
As well as offering a competitive salary, remuneration for this role includes flexible benefits, which provide a range of guaranteed benefits including but not limited to:
5% Company pension contribution
Life Assurance at 2 x notional salary
Single person’s private medical cover
Permanent Health Cover
Company Profit Share Scheme
Company car / or car allowance (Dependent on position)
Career Development and ongoing training
Staff Referral Scheme
25 days annual leave with additional loyalty days (Full-Time equivalent)
Volunteering Scheme
Environmental and Social Value initiatives
About BCS Group:
BCS Group, a subsidiary of Barhale Holdings Plc, is a privately owned company. We are a leading supplier of safety and construction products and services that has depots in both the Midlands and Scotland. We pride ourselves on providing a first-class service to all our customers, ensuring the right product or solution is delivered to the right location on time. With over 5,000 items within our core range, BCS Group can fulfil any order and ensure it is delivered directly via our own dedicated transport fleet or those of our partners.
Manufacturing: Our capabilities include standard and bespoke signage, labels, temporary and permanent road traffic signs and bespoke steel fabrication/installation which includes footbridges, walkways, flooring, guardrails, ladders and tunnelling products.
Extensive Stock Range: Distributor of leading industry brands in PPE & clothing, traffic management, safety & lifting and site equipment products. These include Bollé, Pulsar, Globus, Rock Fall, Progarm, Portwest, Melba Swintex, Oxford Plastics, JSP, Nissen, Carters, Orafol, Crowcon, Radiodetection, Dräger, Ridgegear, and Plant Nappy.
Safety Equipment Servicing: Specialist safety & lifting repair, calibration and inspection since 1999. We have our own purpose-built maintenance and calibration facility for gas detection, cable avoidance, breathing apparatus and lifting equipment which along with our fully equipped mobile calibration unit is where all maintenance and repairs are carried out. Our staff are trained and fully qualified in the maintenance, calibration and inspection of a full range of specialist safety & lifting equipment.
Our People: With a direct workforce philosophy, the company culture is driven by our core values, which describe how we act day-to-day. We ensure all your needs are met through our national call centre and dedicated account management.
Triple Accreditation: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 50001:2011 standards, which means our customers can have complete confidence that we have an ongoing commitment to be a safe, efficient and responsible partner.
