#Job Summary
A clear communicator with experience of implementing and maintaining ISO Quality management systems. Establishing, maintaining and further developing the quality management system (strategic/operational). Development of the basic requirements for certification according to ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 27001. Communicating the quality principles to promote quality awareness across the UK business. Contact person for cross-departmental and company-wide quality topics. The right calibre candidate will find this role stretches their abilities and support their learning and development within the team to have a positive impact within our business.
#Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
1. Contact person for the business for department-specific documents and interdepartmental quality topics
2. Analysis of quality gates across this business
3. Realisation of the requirements of the quality management
4. Preparation as well as evaluation and assessment of quality-relevant key figures
5. Communicating the quality principles to promote quality awareness across departments
6. Regular coordination of quality topics with the executive management of the KNAPP UK Board
7. Strategy development for quality management across departments
8. Professional guidance for the planning and realisation of the company-specific quality policies and quality objectives
9. Evaluation of audit results and customer surveys
10. Planning and evaluation of internal audits with audit assessment as well as ensuring professional exchange with other institutions in the field of quality management
11. Regular quality controls and updating of processes, roles and documents
12. Interpretation and reporting of quality-relevant key figures
13. Planning and implementation of quality-relevant training measures for employees and managers
14. Strategic & Operational implementation of quality measures and initiatives for the improvement of the quality management systems including any reviews of any implantation effectiveness
15. Professional guidance in the planning of department-specific quality objectives
16. Preparation, updating and further development of the quality management specification documents:
Organisational
Work and process instructions
Other strategic/operational documents
17. Realisation, maintenance, continuous review and assessment of the further development of the quality management system
18. Advising managers and employees on all quality management topics
19. Review and approval of internal and external quality-related documents and information
20. Acting as a role model (exemplifying quality and error culture) in the own department and across departments
#Skills, qualifications and experience
21. Proven experience as a quality manager minimum 5 years
22. A keen eye for detail and a results driven approach to quality
23. Outstanding communication skills
24. Excellent organisational
25. Proficient in MS Office
26. In depth understanding of quality control procedures and relevant legal standards
27. Excellent mathematical abilities and working knowledge of data analysis/statistical methods
28. Certification of quality control is a strong advantage (ISO 9000 etc.)
29. Experience in the interpretation and application of an ISO quality management system
30. Experience in the implementation of a document/information management
31. Experience in the maintaining of a company’s quality management system
#Important behaviours to have in line with our company values
32. Appreciation – Recognises the achievement of others
33. Creativity – Is resourceful and innovative
34. Courage – Willing to learn and try new things
35. Openness – Always approachable and helpful
36. Reliability – Consistently gives their best
#Company benefits
37. KNAPP will contribute up to 6% pension
38. Private healthcare, including optical, dental and hearing cover
39. Life Assurance
40. Cash-back Health care scheme, including private medical excess cover
41. Benefit portal offering lifestyle discounts
42. Access to Pinktum for a variety of training courses
43. Employee assistance programme
44. Ride-to-Work
45. Employee referral scheme
46. Employee of the Quarter awards
Tips for applicants
Are you looking for new challenges? Do your eyes sparkle with enthusiasm when you talk about your specialist area? Do you gladly take on responsibility? Are you able to grasp complex issues? Are you brave enough to take new paths and do you view changes as exciting opportunities?
Then apply now! We look forward to getting to know you.
Here are a few tips for a successful application.
Complete + online + authentic = good chances
Complete
The following documents are important to us:
47. Cover letter (please indicate your core areas in the case of speculative applications)
48. CV (résumé) in tabular format
49. Diploma certificates and evidence of professional experience
Online
Please only apply via our application tool.
Tip: Apply for current vacancies to maximize your chances. In the case of speculative applications, it can take some time before we have an appropriate offer for you.
Authentic
Once you have completed the first two steps, you are a good deal closer to your new job. If your educational and professional backgrounds fit one of our job opportunities we will invite you to an interview in person.
The interview is the most important part of the application process. Above all, we look for authenticity. During the interview, we will find out whether our expectations match each other and whether a long-term cooperation can be formed.
Application process
1. Apply online
2. Confirmation of receipt sent
3. Human Resources and specific department look at your documents
4. If we like what we see: invitation to an interview in person
5. The excitement builds: first interview in person
6. If necessary: second interview in person
7. Do we fit well together? Welcome to KNAPP!
To ensure a speedy application process, please only apply via our application tool. After submitting your application you will receive a confirmation of receipt.
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