Job Description
We currently have an opportunity for a Head of Safety Product Testing to manage the department including 3 physical testing laboratories testing PPE products against international and European standards.
As Head of Safety Products Testing you will manage and lead product testing teams to deliver growth and a high level of customer service.
Responsibilities include:
* Develop and maintain a culture of continuous improvement
* Ensure quality standards are kept at all time (UKAS & ISO17025).
* Manage departments budget and financials including expenses allocation, forecasting, end of month accounting and purchasing.
* Drive sales growth to promote Safety Products Testing services
* Attend Trade Fairs and customer sites.
* Ensure effective personal development plans are in place for the teams
* Manage all Health & Safety compliance within the department
Ideal candidates will have experience in the physical testing of products, ideally PPE or fabrics/ plastics and have extensive leadership & management experience.
You will be very organised with excellent attention to detail, along with demonstrable success in business development and experience of working to budgetary requirements.