Air Logistics QSHE Manager

TN United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Manager to enhance their Supplier Quality Program. This role involves overseeing audits, managing corrective actions, and supporting operational teams to ensure high-quality standards across the supplier network. The position requires extensive travel and offers a dynamic work environment focused on continuous improvement and compliance. Join a company that values your expertise and offers a comprehensive rewards scheme, including a contributory pension plan and employee assistance programs to support your well-being. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a vital role.

Benefits

Pension Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts and Benefits

Wellbeing Centre

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Quality Management role, preferably in air logistics.
• Strong skills in Corrective and Preventative Action Management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the Supplier Quality Program for compliance and improvement.
• Conduct Supplier Audits and manage Corrective Actions with suppliers.

Skills

Quality Management

Corrective and Preventative Action Management

Quality Management Systems

Good Distribution Practices (GDP)

ISO 9001 standards

Leadership

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Supplier Quality Manager to join our team in QuickSTAT.

Your Role

This role involves overseeing and enhancing our Supplier Quality Program, conducting audits, and supporting our operational teams to ensure high standards of quality across our supplier network.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the Supplier Quality Program to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Conduct Supplier Audits focused on transportation, processes, facilities, equipment, and personnel in a GDP context.
• Support the selection, surveillance, and development of sub-contractors.
• Manage and issue Corrective Actions (SCARs) with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Monitor and analyze non-conformance data within the supplier network to drive improvement.
• Support supplier qualification projects and maintain the Approved Suppliers List (ASL).
• Actively engage in supplier quality reviews to enhance performance and reduce failures.
• Extensive travel to audit and support suppliers as part of the Supplier Quality Management program.

Your Skills and Experiences

• Proven experience in a Quality Management role, preferably within air logistics.
• Strong experience in Corrective and Preventative Action Management, including Supplier Corrective Action.
• Experience in managing Quality Management Systems and dealing with both internal and external stakeholders, including customers and suppliers.
• Knowledge of Good Distribution Practices (GDP) and ISO 9001 standards.
• Proven leadership and Quality Advocacy skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams effectively.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with a tenacious approach to follow-up and problem resolution.

Good Reasons to Join

If you would like to become a valued member of our team, we will make sure that you’re rewarded for your commitment and expertise. You can join the contributory Kuehne+Nagel pension plan and enjoy our Route 2 Rewards scheme, which offers everything from discounts, benefit information, recognition and its own wellbeing centre. We care for our colleagues (and their immediate family) with our employee assistance programme providing access to 24/7 GP, legal and financial advice along with mental health counselling. All of this to help you live a happier and healthier life. As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer who recognise the skills, expertise and value service leavers bring to our organisation.