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The Quality Systems Leader will design and deliver an objective internal audit programme which adds value to the business, facilitate external audits and will also be a Key User for our Integrated Management and Food Safety systems, leading initiatives to improve the Quality Management System.
Your unique contribution
You will have five main areas of responsibility:
* Audit Support and Coordination – to plan and coordinate the internal audit program across 25 sites, ensuring that all core business functions, and certificate elements are covered. You will also plan, coordinate and facilitate external audits.
* Risk Assessment – to analyse and evaluate risk controls through objective and factual assessment.
* Supporting Colleagues – to coach and support colleagues across Operations, as required, through their root cause analysis of non-conformances, establishing a strong network of contacts across the business.
* System Support – you will be a key user for the Integrated Management System (IMS) software (Q-Pulse), providing system support to all employees and leading/coaching the departmental administrators.
* Driving Improvements – to lead initiatives to improve the Quality Management System and drive business improvement through our Audit and CAPA processes and engage with IMS action owners up to senior management, providing technical support to help identify solutions and deliver those improvements.
Who you’ll be working with
Internally, you’ll collaborate with colleagues from all departments across all our UK sites, including Senior Management across the business. You will also collaborate with Pernod Ricard Group Quality team
Externally, you will collaborate with suppliers and regulatory organisations to ensure delivery of services to the highest standard.
Your blend of talent
* Have a degree level qualification in a relevant subject and / or equivalent industrial experience in a similar role.
* Have expert knowledge and experience of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and are a qualified Internal Auditor with experience of internal QMS audits.
* Are highly proficient with software, including Excel and PowerPoint and can quickly learn new systems.
* Have good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders.
* Have strong Root Cause Analysis skills and the ability to lead others through a structured problem-solving process.
* Enjoy a varied workload and delivering results within tight timescales.
* Hold a Current UK Driving Licence.
Our mix of benefits
For your health, we offer private medical insurance, income protection and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
Our lifestyle benefits include 25 days’ annual holiday (increasing with length of service up to 27) plus 11 public holidays, your employee pension, share incentive plan, share ownership plan, life assurance and more!
We have regular events in our very own office bar, employee-run networks, a culture of flexibility and trust and a variety of tools and resources to help you focus on your wellbeing and mental fitness.
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
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