Quality Lead

Quality Lead

Longport, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4NF

From £45,000 subject to experience

Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quality Lead to join our QHSE Team, based at our Longport, Stoke-on-Trent depot. Our ideal candidate will have experience working within a rail safety critical environment, be hands-on with a focus on continuous improvement and able to demonstrate excellent knowledge of the relevant industry responsibilities and standards.

Reporting to the QHSE Manager, you will take ownership of the business' quality management systems; acting as initial point of contact for all related issues, leading on internal and external audits, following up to ensure relevant corrective action is taken when needed and upskilling through training and coaching. The successful candidate will have a real opportunity to lead on the areas of responsibility, shaping and influencing the companies processes and performance.

This is a multisite role with the requirement to regularly visit our depots throughout the UK and Europe. This will involve overnight stays and occasional out of hours work as and when required. Due to the nature of the position a flexible approach to work will be required.

As the Quality Lead your role

will include:

• Providing expert advice and support to staff at all levels of the business
• Management of ISO 9001 standards across the organisation, with a focus on driving continuous improvement
• Lead and co-ordinate the business' internal and external audit programme; including business-critical audits such as RISQS, ECM4, supplier and customer audits, ensuring any learnings and opportunities are communicated and actioned in a timely manner
• Ensuring the effectiveness of the quality management system across the organisation
• Lead and/or support with non-conformance, corrective actions, warranty claims or quality spill investigations
• Ensure the business is kept up-to-date with any changes to relevant standards.
• Design, implement and deliver quality related training to all levels of the business
• Maintain the company's document control systems
• Accurate production and reporting of metrics

We can offer you

• Performance related bonus scheme
• 33 days holiday entitlement (inclusive bank holidays)
• 5% employer pension contributions
• Life assurance scheme at 3x salary
• Company sick pay
• A supportive & friendly work environment

Our ideal Quality Lead will be able to demonstrate:

Qualifications

• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of RISQS, ECM4 and rail standards eg RSSB
• Knowledge and experience of rail standards within the EU
• Experience implementing lean methodologies, six sigma, 5S etc

Competencies/Experience

• Demonstrable experience developing, communicating and embedding policies, systems and procedures
• Experience training and coaching others, both in groups and 1-2-1, to develop knowledge and improve performance
• Strong communicator, able to cultivate productive relationships across the organisation
• Willing and able to be assertive when necessary, whilst maintaining effective working relationships
• Naturally inquisitive with a focus on continuous improvement
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Excellent planning and co-ordination skills
• Team player, able to influence others and demonstrate exceptional diplomacy skills
• Self-starter, willing to take accountability for own areas of responsibility and work under own initiative
• IT literate

You'll need to be a commutable distance to
Longport, Stoke-on-Trent
and have valid right to work in the UK.

About the company

Progress Rail - Electro Motive Diesel is a subsidiary of Caterpillar, specialised in manufacturing, maintaining and overhauling diesel-electric locomotives across the world. For more than half a century, Electro-Motive Diesel has hauled freight and passengers, powered ships, and generated electricity for over 100 countries around the globe. Becoming a part of the Electro-Motive Diesel team means becoming a part of a challenging and bright future in our global marketplace.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Electro-Motive Diesel Ltd are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all. We encourage applications from all sections of the community. If you require any assistance with the application or selection process, please reach out to the Recruiter to discuss.