Quality & Compliance Manager

Redline Group Ltd; Newbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Redline Group Ltd in Newbury is seeking a Quality & Compliance Manager to own the Environmental Management System (ISO14001) and maintain QMS (ISO9001/AS9120). You will lead internal audits, drive corrective actions, and oversee the rollout of additional certifications to support entry into Defence and Medical markets.

The role requires strong Excel skills, autonomous ownership, and effective communication to drive continuous improvement and ensure compliant, fit-for-purpose processes across the

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
• Experience maintaining a QMS to ISO 9001 and/or AS9120.
• Experience with internal auditing, corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Ability to research and monitor changes to environmental legislation, ISO standards and regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of quality and compliance activities.
• Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Understanding of electronics and batteries would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the Environmental Management System, ensuring continued ISO 14001 certification.
• Maintain the Quality Management Systems in line with ISO 9001 and AS9120.
• Lead the implementation of additional certifications to support entry into markets such as Defence and Medical.
• Conduct and oversee internal audits, identifying non-conformities and driving corrective actions through to completion.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
• Support customer complaints, returns and 8D investigations.
• Conduct supplier and subcontractor audits where required.
• Monitor changes to environmental legislation, ISO standards and regulatory requirements through horizon scanning.
• Review QMS and EMS documentation to ensure it remains compliant, effective and fit for purpose.
• Produce compliance briefings and provide training on QMS, EMS and continuous improvement.
• Produce KPI reports, identifying trends, issues and opportunities for improvement.

Skills

ISO 14001 expertise

QMS ISO 9001/AS9120

Internal auditing

Continuous improvement

Regulatory monitoring

Communication

Autonomous working

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Our client is a well-established engineering and electronics organisation specialising in the supply and distribution of electronic components and value-added technical solutions. Supporting a range of strategic markets, they have built a strong reputation for technical expertise, customer service, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

They are seeking a Quality & Compliance Manager to join their team, based in Newbury. This is a key role responsible for owning the Group's Quality and Environmental Management Systems, with a particular focus on ISO 14001, while leading compliance activities and supporting the business as it expands into new and regulated markets.

What you will be doing as a Quality & Compliance Manager, in Newbury:

• Own and maintain the Environmental Management System, ensuring continued ISO 14001 certification
• Maintain the Quality Management Systems in line with ISO 9001 and AS9120
• Lead the implementation of additional certifications to support entry into markets such as Defence and Medical
• Conduct and oversee internal audits, identifying non-conformities and driving corrective actions through to completion
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the business
• Support customer complaints, returns and 8D investigations
• Conduct supplier and subcontractor audits where required
• Monitor changes to environmental legislation, ISO standards and regulatory requirements through effective horizon scanning
• Review QMS and EMS documentation to ensure it remains compliant, effective and fit for purpose
• Produce compliance briefings and provide training on QMS, EMS and continuous improvement
• Produce KPI reports, identifying trends, issues and opportunities for improvement

The skills needed:

• Strong experience maintaining an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System
• Experience maintaining a QMS to ISO 9001 and/or AS9120
• Experience with internal auditing, corrective actions and continuous improvement
• Ability to research and monitor changes to environmental legislation, ISO standards and regulatory requirements
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of quality and compliance activities
• Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Understanding of electronics and batteries would be advantageous but is not essential