IMS Manager

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an IMS Manager to lead the Integrated Management System efforts. This role involves managing documentation systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and overseeing audit programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong operational background in plant engineering and experience with ERP systems. Join a forward-thinking company that transforms waste into valuable resources and offers tailored learning opportunities, annual performance reviews, and a comprehensive benefits package. This is a unique chance to contribute to sustainability and innovation in waste management.

Benefits

Annual performance reviews and bonus

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Private medical

Dental insurance

Tailored learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background in plant engineering with hands-on experience in industrial environments.
• Proven track record in conducting internal and external audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage documentation systems for the Integrated Management System (IMS).
• Develop and execute audit programs to enhance compliance and efficiency.

Skills

Operational Engineering

Process Optimisation

Audit Planning and Reporting

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Certified Auditor Training (ISO 9001 Lead Auditor)

Qualifications in Quality Management

Tools

ERP Systems Management

ERP IFS

Job 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 are 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 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