Four Supply Chain

QHSE & Compliance Coordinator

QHSE & Compliance Coordinator

Wholesale, Storage & Distribution

Preston - Site based role

Salary - up to £30k + Bonus & Benefits

My client are a leading supplier of food Products and Ingredients servicing customers throughout the UK.

The business are now looking to secure a QHSE specialist to join their team in Preston. Reporting to the Group HSE & Compliance Manager with a dotted line to the Site MD, you will be integral to the standards maintained across the site. This is an ever evolving role with scope for progression and opportunity.

Role & Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Group HSE & Compliance Manager, you will support the management team of the depot with the day to day running of the business through the implementation of the business' Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety Policies, maintaining standards of compliance.
• You will undertake internal audits to a defined schedule, maintaining standards of Food Safety, Health and Safety, Environmental Safety and Quality, and will be the point of contact for compliance visits to the site.
• You will maintain the site QMS standards to maintain accreditation to the BRCGS accreditation, supported by the Group HSE & Compliance Manager and wider Group Functions.
• You will maintain a philosophy of continuous improvement within all departments, working with the various departments on site to develop and deliver a learning framework across the business to support the QMS.
• You will act as the sites lead competent person for health and safety as defined by the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, and as the sites immediate point of contact for all Accreditation and Compliance Audits/Visits.
• You may be required to travel occasionally travel to the Head Office located in Preston or to other sites within the group.

Key Accountability's

• Assisting with implementation of new Quality Standards
• Assisting with Third Party Audits
• Assisting all site Quality related meetings i.e., Audit, Quality Management Review, HACCP review.
• Completion of customer-issued Quality Questionnaires
• Ensuring compliance with relevant environmental legislation where applicable.
• Management of Pest Control and the hygiene on site for Quality purposes.
• Management of instrument calibration (temperature measuring equipment).
• Monitoring customer service complaints
• Ensure a safe workplace environment across all sites without risk to health.
• Ensure that all accidents are documented, investigated, and recommended improvements implemented.
• Coordinating and supporting QHSE meetings and ensure raised actions are reviewed, communicated,and effectively closed out.
• Preparing QHSE documentation and statistical reports by collating data for analysis; summarise information and review trends.
• Ensure that safety inspections are carried out, fire drills and fire alarms are correctly reported, safety inspections, risk assessments and lone working procedures are managed, and employees are aware of their responsibilities.
• Ensure all contractors RAMS, Insurance & H&S policies are up to date.
• Assisting on health & safety inspections, audits, and checks.
• Hold monthly depot meetings when required to report on relevant quality and health & safety matters.
• Liaise with suppliers i.e., Insurers, solicitors etc
• Overseeing that company QHSE systems and procedures are adhered to by all relevant stakeholders,
• To ensure that the required positive culture and standards are achieved.

Person Specification

• Good knowledge of Microsoft programmes
• Able to draft works instructions/Quality procedures.
• Enthusiastic and approachable
• Flexible in adapting to changing business needs and working additional hours if required.
• Awareness of BRC standards, particularly the Storage & Distribution Standard
• IOSH Qualification (H&S)
• Trained Internal Auditor
• Awareness of Quality Standards a distinct advantage (Desirable)
• Awareness of Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (Desirable)
• NEBOSH certificate or equivalent (Desirable)

In return, the business offer a clear progression plan as well as a very competitive benefits package.

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