R&D Facilities QHSE Lead - Coventry, United Kingdom - Agratas

Description

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced QHSE Lead to join our growing R&D team at Agratas

In this role you will actively participate as a member of a dynamic team focused on the design, delivery and control of core processes and associated equipment throughout the development and industrialisation of current and future generations battery materials.

Under the guidance of the Head of Facilities, with support from the R&D Facilities Team and working alongside other laboratory personnel, you will be responsible for ensuring equipment, services and utilities availability that will enable on-going scientific research projects in the Agratas laboratories in the Coventry area.

This is a manager level position, and responsibilities will focus on the oversight of the facility quality standards, procedures, and compliance whilst minimising process disturbance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overall responsibility of QHSE processes in the R&D facility
• Develops the QMS for the R&D facility (Quality Management System) in line with Agratas corporate strategy
• Investigates near-misses and accidents and implements improvements to facility operations
• Ensures compliance with good laboratory practice and good manufacturing practice (5's & Lean)
• Performs EHS and Quality tier audits to evaluate effectiveness of facility operating procedures
• Recommend and secure ISO certifications relevant to the operation of the facility, e.g 9001, 14001.
• Supports Research teams with inbound material control and reporting and resolving non-conformance with suppliers.
• Understand Construction (Design and Management) CDM regulations and their application to facility build
• Provides the necessary training and development to the facilities team for all QHSE related topics/disciplines
• Provides the necessary visual management tools for QHSE in the facility to ensure a professional external image
• Responsible to develop and steer the R&D TMS (Target Management System) to all levels of the team

QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, such as NVQ, BSV, or NEBOSH Diploma.
• Must have experience of operating in laboratory and operational environments.
• Compliance and regulations knowledge and experience with COSHH/DSEAR/ATEX installations and associated HS&E procedures.
• Previous experience developing QSHE systems for companies focussed on chemistry and manufacturing.
• Comfortable dealing with contractors, vendors, suppliers, and facility management during installation and commissioning phases.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• A passion for the e-mobility challenge and the drive to shape the future of automotive technology.
• Dynamic and adaptable to the fast pace of change in technology.
• An individual who is target driven, and demonstrates tenacity, drive and perseverance, with the ability to deliver excellence in a complex, highly demanding environment.
• An individual with the ability to combine a short term, pragmatic focus with longer term planning.
• An individual who is resilient, energetic and enthusiastic, able to deliver results under pressure, whilst responding constructively to challenging new ideas and inputs.
• An individual with the ability to prioritise their workload with excellent delegation / coaching skills.

At Agratas we strongly believe that people are at their best when they feel supported and happy in their workplace. To that end we continue to cultivate a diverse workforce which protects the individuality of each employee. We therefore warmly welcome applicants from any race, gender, sexuality, and ability.

Should you have a preference in how your suitability is assessed for this role or require any reasonable adjustments please let the Talent Acquisition team know.