Qhes Manager - Mechanical Engineering - Oem - East Rand

QHSE MANAGER Mechanical Engineering OEM East Rand Annual TCOE: R 800 000 R 900 000 (includes Basic salary, provident fund, 50% subsidy to medical aid, group life, disability insurance, funeral scheme). Direct Reports 2 x QEHS Officers Job purpose ? Drive the planning, establishment, implementation, and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) and Environment Health & Safety Management System (EHS), and the supporting processes, ensuring full alignment with the applicable requirements of the Group Quality & EHS and ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 Standard requirements. ? Ensure that regulatory requirements, when applicable, affecting quality and EHS are observed, advised and implemented. ? Proactively support Management, Sales, Engineering and Support Teams towards achieving the company strategic direction and business results. ? Support management, Process Owner and Managers ensuring alignment with customers required standards towards achieving customer satisfaction. ? In addition to the above, the Quality Manager has, directly or indirectly, a functional (dotted line) link to Cluster Quality & EHS, Business Unit, Business Area or Group Quality and EHS Management. ? The Quality & EHS Manager has the authority to: o stop/release production and delivery of products / services in cases where the output quality is in question. o stop work in cases of identified a) risk of injury to personnel working on site b) damage to machinery and/or equipment. Description of duties Primary functional objectives of the role ? Ensure that the Quality and EHS Management System requirements and processes, and any customer-specific requirements are established, implemented, maintained, communicated, and integrated to all Business Processes and strategic objectives. ? Effective implementation of the Groups QMS (Qb) and EHS (Eb), with the support of local Management and Process Managers. ? Integration of Quality & EHS requirements into the business processes. ? Audits - Planning organising and controlling of internal, Group, 3 rd Party (certification & Surveillance) and customer audits. ? Report the performance of the QMS to the management for review in order to be used as a base for improvement, as well as ensuring the awareness of customer requirements throughout the organisation. Performance management objectives of the role ? Achievement of Quality and EHS objectives. ? Adherence to defined compliance obligations. ? Effective management of Quality & EHS risks and opportunities. ? Continual improvement of the Quality & EHS Management System. ? Continual improvement activities in terms of supporting the Group Zero Defect (QMS) and Zero accidents (EHS strategy. Primary leadership objectives of the role ? Act as a role model and ambassador for Group. ? Conducts business as per the Groups''Code of Conduct.'' ? Drive change, innovation and challenge the status quo. ? Demonstrate the Values of Collaboration, Courage, Curiosity and Care. ? Initiate action to ensure compliance with the Group, Quality & EHS Policies and management systems. ? Drive and support improvement objectives in line with the business strategy and the context of the organisation. Responsibilities for: People ? Internal induction and training of all employees in the requirements of the QMS and EHS within their specific roles in the organisation, ? Training of and support to local Process Owners and their managers in their specific roles related to the QMS and/or EHS. ? Initiate action to ensure compliance with the Group QMS and EHS Policies. Assets ? Responsible for the proper use and care of equipment used within the work environment. ? Report any risks of damage to equipment identified. Decision making ? As per the limits of authority. ? Communicate and escalate where appropriate business critical. ? Analysis of data to make day-to-day job-related decision and to prioritise work in line with operational requirements. ? Required to make quick decisions and anticipate needs and have the ability to react to operational situations in a timely and appropriate manner. Communication ? Excellent presentation skills are required. ? Effective internal communication with stakeholders (management, employees, customers, suppliers, Group and EMEA community). ? Ability to snare knowledge through training related to QMS and EHS. Experience and knowledge Minimum ? Minimum of 5-7 years management experience, preferably in the role as a Quality Manager, within an international organisation. ? Work experience in Risk Management. ? IT MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio. Desirable ? Extensive knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 International standards. ? 10 years active experience in the implementation, coordination and improvement of an organisations Quality Management and EHS Management systems. ? Minimum of 3 years experience in Risk Management. ? Group Product and services knowledge. ? Intelex. Qualifications Minimum ? Business management Degree / Diploma. ? Quality Management ISO 9001 certified Internal Auditor. ? Risk Management certificate. ? Legal Liability certificate. Desirable ? Quality Management ISO 9001 certified Lead Auditor. ? Environmental Management - ISO 14001 certified Internal Auditor. ? Health & Safety Management - ISO 45001 certified Internal Auditor. Mental demands ? Self-motivated and able to make decisions within delegated responsibility. ? Expected to react to unpredictable operational requirements of an ad-hoc nature. ? High levels of concentration required where the workload will vary every day. The ability to go from one topic to another is essential. ? Attention to detail. ? Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines. ? Ability to work as part of a team. ? Ability to interact with customers and colleagues in a professional manner. ? Good organizational and planning ability. ? Determined, persistent and consistent. Physical demands ? Will spend time at a desk working on a computer. ? Will be required to perform internal audits in all areas / departments/branches and in some cases at suppliers. ? Willingness to adapt a "hands on" approach. ? Drivers License and passport required. ? Travel locally to customers, branches, and suppliers. ? Travel Internationally where required by the Group QMS and/or EHS. Health and safety/ exposure to risk ? Compliance with the EHS Policy at all times. ? Safe work practice on site, business driving and at customer / supplier premiss. ? Be a "role model" to the group