IMS Manager

Kanadevia Inova; England; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the waste infrastructure sector is seeking an IMS Manager to oversee the Integrated Management System. This exciting role offers the opportunity to shape compliance and operational excellence by managing documentation systems, conducting audits, and ensuring adherence to international standards. With a focus on transforming waste into valuable resources, you will play a crucial role in driving innovation and sustainability. If you have a strong engineering background and a passion for process optimization, this position could be your next career milestone. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment.

Benefits

Annual performance reviews and bonus

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Private medical and dental

Tailored learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong operational background in plant engineering with hands-on experience.
• Certified auditor training and knowledge of international standards required.

Responsibilities

• Manage documentation systems for the Integrated Management System (IMS).
• Develop and execute structured audit programmes for compliance and efficiency.

Skills

Operational background in plant engineering

Hands-on experience in industrial environments

Process optimisation

Certified auditor training (ISO 9001 Lead Auditor)

Planning and conducting audits

Knowledge of international standards (DIN ISO, DGRL, MRL, ASME)

ERP systems management

Expertise in ERP IFS or similar platforms

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Certifications in quality management or compliance frameworks

Tools

ERP systems (IFS or similar)

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Company Description
Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation.

Transforming Waste into Value
At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond.

Find out more about Kanadevia Inova at www.kanadevia-inova.com.

Job Description
Kanadevia Inova is hiring an IMS Manager (Integrated Management System). The role is UK home-based with regular travel in the UK and some travel abroad as required.

The following job duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature of the work and are not intended to be an inclusive list of all responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities may change or vary depending on the specific needs of the business.

• Ownership and management of the documentation systems required for the Integrated Management System (IMS), ensuring alignment with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Continuous monitoring and assessment of legal, regulatory, and normative requirements to ensure ongoing compliance and system integrity. Identifying, engaging, and managing relationships with conformity assessment bodies and certification entities to ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Developing and executing a structured audit programme in collaboration with the IMS team to assess and improve compliance, efficiency, and effectiveness of processes.
• Overseeing the development, organisation, and distribution of IMS-related content, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and compliance with industry standards.
• Define, implement, and continuously improve a key performance indicator (KPI) system to measure, monitor, and enhance process efficiency and quality across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Strong operational and/or engineering background in plant engineering, with extensive hands-on experience in industrial environments and process optimisation.
• Certified auditor training (e.g., ISO 9001 Lead Auditor); additional qualifications in quality management or compliance frameworks are advantageous.
• Proven track record in planning, conducting, and reporting internal and external audits in compliance with international standards.
• In-depth knowledge and practical application of international standards, including DIN ISO, DGRL, MRL, and ASME, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence.
• Extensive (10yr) experience in ERP systems management, preferably as a key user, with expertise in ERP IFS or similar platforms to support business process efficiency.

Additional Information

• Annual performance reviews and bonus
• Pension scheme, life insurance and disability insurance
• Private medical and dental
• Tailored learning and development opportunities

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Services for Renewable Energy

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