Quality Leader - Weldon, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom - AVK UK Ltd

Description

Aqua Gas Manufacturing Limited is part of the AVK Group, who are market leaders in the design, manufacture and supply of valves, pipe fittings, hydrants and flow control equipment to the Water, Waste Water, Oil and Gas industries throughout the world.

Aqua-Gas Manufacturing is the renowned innovative manufacturer of BS 750 Fire hydrants and resilient seated gate valves for the UK, since 1979.

Finished products are stocked at our National Distribution Centre giving the advantage of next day delivery and emergency delivery if required.

We are looking for someone with an excellent record of controlling Quality, Health & Safety and Environment within a manufacturing business.

You will be the first point of contact for all product quality issues and concerns.

The successful QHSE Lead will play a pivotal role in maintaining our Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental Management Systems with a view to continuously improving all processes and procedures.

Provide training in inspection, testing and other QHSE activities, and carry out training evaluation by audit to verify satisfactory competencies
Assist in investigation of product quality issues, including off-site where necessary, report results and ensure corrective actions are monitored to closure
Ensure that measuring and testing equipment is available, calibrated and fit for purpose
Inspect components and products at goods-in, during processing and prior to despatch in accordance with Process Control Procedures and Quality Plans to ensure that they conform to specifications
Conduct internal audits of QHSE management systems in accordance with the Internal Audit Plan
Provide performance data and information for management reports
Support the implementation of Lean management techniques
Experience in a Quality, Health & Safety or Environmental role
Health & Safety qualifications (NEBOSH, IOSH) would be an advantage
Pragmatic and flexible working ethos
Ability to influence and negotiate at all levels to include senior stakeholders
Excellent organisation / time management skills
Employee Assistance Programme (Welfare and Wellbeing)
Competitive salary
33 days holiday (including statutory Public Holidays)
Life Assurance plan (x3)
Company pension plan
Discounts and cashback across many high-street and online retailers (Supermarkets, Entertainment, Fashion, Days Out, Technology, Home and Travel)
A blend of training to help your career development
Monday - Thursday (Apply online only)
Friday (Apply online only)
We know that our people are the most important asset to the AVK Group and we are looking for skilled, passionate and driven professionals to work with our inspirational leaders;