Quality & IMS Manager

DS Smith; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Quality & IMS Manager, where you'll lead the continuous improvement of quality systems and ensure compliance with industry standards. This role involves collaborating with various departments to enhance operational efficiency and drive innovation. You'll be part of a dedicated team focused on creating sustainable packaging solutions, contributing to a culture of inclusion and engagement. If you're passionate about quality assurance and looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality management systems and compliance with ISO standards.
• Strong analytical skills for data-based decision-making and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and refinement of quality processes across the site.
• Drive data-based decision-making to enhance quality metrics and improvements.

Skills

ISO 9001

Good Manufacturing Process (GMP)

Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC)

Stakeholder Communication

Problem Solving

Continuous Improvement

Education

Relevant qualifications related to ISO 9001, FSC, GMP

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Non-Microsoft Software

Job description

DS Smith Sittingbourne, England, United Kingdom

Quality & IMS Manager

DS Smith Sittingbourne, England, United Kingdom

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Quality & IMS Manager

Reporting to the Head of SHEQ&W, you will join the onsite SHEQ & Wellbeing team to lead on-site continual improvement of Quality systems, Good Manufacturing Process, and Forestry Stewardship Council systems, working with other departments, such as Production, Engineering and Logistics to ensure the site complies with ISO 9001, FSC, GMP and the DS Smith Standards.

With a keen eye for detail in a busy environment you’ll be part of a site-based team accountable for continuously improving systems, implementing initiatives, and sharing best practices. Critical to optimal performance is delivering success through leadership, development, and engagement of a busy site.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and refine quality processes across site ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, FSC, GMP and the DS Smith Standards.
• Bringing together all site Management Systems, ISO 50001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, FSC, GMP and DS Smith Standards into one cohesive, efficient, compliant site management system.
• Drive data-based decision-making, ensuring quality metrics are captured, analysed, and used to drive improvements.
• Lead internal quality system reviews with Production, Engineering and Logistics teams ensuring alignment on quality objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, staying up to date with emerging quality approaches and technologies, leading to continuous improvement initiatives.

What We Would Like To See From You

• Relevant qualifications related to ISO 9001, FSC, GMP
• Previous Quality and management system experience essential.
• You will be reliable, knowledgeable, approachable and with good people skills and an eye for detail
• Excellent stakeholder communication and engagement skills
• Demonstrated process approach to problem solving and focus on continuous improvement
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office suites and an ability to adapt to learn new non-Microsoft software

We are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 65,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation, manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us!

“To fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.

Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria.”

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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