WHS & Quality Leader, Manufacturing Operations

Gem Switchboards; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GEM Industries is seeking a hands-on WHS & Quality Manager, based at our Kooragang facility, to support manufacturing operations across three sites. You’ll oversee quality control, workplace safety, and ISO management systems while driving improvements with production teams.

The role requires a practical, collaborative leader with a Certificate IV in WHS, ISO audit experience, and the ability to travel between sites. An attractive, on-site opportunity for a results-focused professional.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety is required.
• Experience in WHS, Quality, or similar, preferably in manufacturing or engineering.
• Practical experience with quality control, inspections and resolving quality issues.
• Knowledge of Australian WHS requirements.
• Experience with ISO management systems and internal audits.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to build good working relationships.
• Current Australian driver's licence and ability to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Monitor quality control processes and ensure products meet standards.
• Identify quality issues and work with production teams to resolve them.
• Conduct quality and workplace safety inspections across sites.
• Manage non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Maintain quality procedures, checklists and records.
• Manage incident and hazard reporting, investigations and follow-up actions.
• Maintain WHS documentation, risk assessments and compliance registers.
• Coordinate site inductions and safety training.
• Prepare for internal and external audits and follow up on findings.
• Provide practical quality, safety and environmental guidance to managers.

Skills

WHS & Quality experience

Quality control experience

ISO management systems knowledge

Internal audits

Organisational skills

Driver's licence

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Job description

GEM Industries is seeking a hands-on WHS & Quality Manager, based at our Kooragang facility, to support manufacturing operations across three sites. You’ll oversee quality control, workplace safety, and ISO management systems while driving improvements with production teams.

The role requires a practical, collaborative leader with a Certificate IV in WHS, ISO audit experience, and the ability to travel between sites. An attractive, on-site opportunity for a results-focused professional.