Compliance Officer
On-going management of the Quality System in accordance with ISO9001 / ISO14001 & 45001 requirements. Demonstrate product compliance, review of product BOM against Reach / RoHS / CMRT / TSCA / PFAS / Prop 65 compliance requirements. Corporate compliance experience, e.g:
* Anti-Bribery and Corruption
* Conflict-Free Sourcing
* Modern Slavery Act
* Discrimination / Diversity and Inclusion
* Human Rights
* Data Protection
Promote Quality culture, with a focus on prevention rather than cure. Support with Internal audits of the ISO9001 / ISO14001 / ISO45001 systems. Manage the Controlled Documents i.e. updates and Amendment record update. Monitor and advise Quality Manager on how quality system is performing and publish data and reports regarding company performance against Quality KPI’s. Report quality performance trends to the management team including major issues which could affect business and quality performance.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
* Promote quality improvement throughout the organisation. Using data to drive targeted improvements in worst performing areas
* Demonstrate product compliance against requirements of Reach / RoHS / CMRT / PFAS / Prop 65, and similar compliance standards / requirements
* Set up and maintain controls and documentation for above
* Monitor Corporate compliance, ensuring DSE remains up to date with any legislation changes
* Collate and analyse key performance data for use in driving quality and performance in production / across the business
* Collect KPI data from process owners to allow monitoring of performance, ensure dissemination throughout the company
* Escalate to Quality Manager issues that cannot be resolved
* Ensure management are aware of issues relating to compliance
* Maintain quality documentation in accordance with ISO requirements
* Support purchasing team with component compliance requirements
* Support the internal audit system to continually develop the company quality system and drive improvements
* Liaise with customers and suppliers where necessary when impacted by compliance issues
Internal & External Relationships
Internal:
* Purchasing; Support with compliance requirements.
* Engineering; Support with compliance requirements.
* Quality team; Support
* Accounts: Support as required.
* Production; Support with QA documentation administration.
* Sales: support as required with compliance requirements.
* Senior Management; Notify serious issues; supply KPI data for review.
* Stores / Warehouse; Support and assist with queries.
Communication: All above Verbal / Written / Reports
External:
* Supplier; Ensure suppliers provide component compliance information in a timely manner.
* Customers;
* Supply Compliance information as requested by customers (Reach/RoHS/CMRT etc).
* Support with QIP activity and Corrective actions.
* DSE Distribution; Support as required.
Communication: All above Verbal / Written / Reports
Essential Criteria:
Knowledge:
* ISO9001 Quality System Knowledge
* Reach / RoHS / CMRT / PFAS / Prop65
* Corporate compliance experience
Skills & Attributes:
* Ability to work on own initiative.
* Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
* Quality techniques and tools, including problem solving
* Confident IT skills with experience of ERP system and MS office are essential
Experience:
* Established experience in quality capacity
* Manufacturing
* Internal ISO9001 system audits
Qualifications:
* Proficient in Maths / English
Benefits:
* 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
* New flexible holiday scheme
* Bupa Healthcare package
* Life Insurance
* Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay
* 5% Pension contributions
* Companywide performance based annual bonus scheme