Quality & Environmental Manager

Saica; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability-driven packaging company in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Quality & Environmental Manager to lead compliance and excellence in quality management systems. Responsibilities include ensuring adherence to BRCGS and ISO standards, managing quality audits, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has extensive experience within print/packaging environments and a proven track record in developing quality systems. Competitive salary and attractive benefits package offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Death in service

Enhanced company sick pay

Enhanced paternity/maternity pay

Health check

Free eye tests

Employee assistance programme

Refer a friend

Cycle to work

Free tea/coffee

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in developing and managing quality management systems.
• Qualified lead auditor status.
• Minimum of 2 years in a Quality and Environmental role.

Responsibilities

• Lead site Quality and Environmental master plans.
• Ensure compliance with BRCGS, FSC, ISO 14001 & 9001 standards.
• Manage procedures and documentation of quality management systems.
• Investigate customer complaints and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Management of QM systems

Auditing proficiency

Process improvement initiatives

Education

Adult Education Qualifications: Quality

Tools

BRCGS Standards

ISO 14001

ISO 9001

ISO 45001

FSC Standards

Job description

Country

United Kingdom

Job

Quality & Environmental Manager

Job Description

Saica Group provide sustainable recycled paper, corrugated cardboard and flexible packaging manufacturing solutions as well as solutions for waste management and the recovery of waste. Sustainability at Saica begins with our values – we care, we value and we challenge.

You will be responsible for leading the site Quality and Environmental master plans, ensuring the maintenance and development of systems and processes to meet the requirements of BRCGS, FSC, ISO 14001 & 9001 ensuring the delivered product consistently meets customer requirements and expectations, with Safety at the forefront of all activities within the site.

• Ensure compliance with specific external and internal standards including, BRCGS, FSC, ISO 14001 & 9001
• Specifically, to manage and improve procedures, documentation & auditing of the quality management systems. Work closely with operational and technical colleagues to ensure understanding and responsibilities.
• Provide and communicate accurate and timely Quality and Environmental data to the wider management team
• Implement, perform, and ensure adherence to the site auditing schedule; any findings being addressed, closed, and communicated back to the relevant business area in a timely manner.
• Process and investigate customer complaints, managing the process for any corrective and preventative action. Publish analysis of complaint causes by type and business area. Drive down ENC and CNQ.
• Develop, execute and improve Quality and Environmental processes and activities with the emphasis on continuous improvement
• Execute team briefs and maintain / update Quality and Environmental performance data
• Develop and manage short- and long-term strategy, Quality and Environmental objectives, and KPI’s
• Continuously develop your own knowledge and best practice through networking with colleagues at other sites, and by keeping abreast of industry and legislative developments.
• Adhere to general housekeeping and hygiene rules ensuring the wider team always maintain a clean, tidy and organised environment.
• To carry out any reasonable task within the business as required
• Promote Saica values – We Care – We Value & We Challenge.

Skills

• Extensive experience of developing and managing QM systems and audit processes with previous experience of management standards (BRCGS, ISO14001, ISO 9001, ISO 45001 & FSC)
• Qualified lead auditor

Experience

• At least 2 years’ experience in a Quality and Environmental role preferably within a print / packaging manufacturing environment
• Previous experience in print/packaging industry a distinct advantage
• Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Death in service
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Enhanced paternity/maternity pay
• Health check
• Free eye tests
• Employee assistance programme (TELUS)
• Refer a friend
• Cycle to work
• Free tea/coffee

Work Experience

Quality & Environment

Education

Adult Education Qualifications: Quality

Worker Type

Regular

Why choose Us

By joining the Saica Group, you're choosing more than a job – you're choosing a purpose-driven career that aligns with your values. You'll collaborate with like-minded individuals to shape a sustainable future, making a meaningful contribution to our world. #Linkedin

Saica Group is committed to Occupational Risk Prevention for its employees and partner companies, Environmental Protection, the Quality of its products and services, and Equal Opportunities between men and women. In our work, we seek a balance between professional and personal life.

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