How the role will make an impact:
To manage the test house/laboratory day to day and to maintain the UKAS quality management systems.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities:
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Promote and maintain compliance with procedural requirements and best practice for health, safety and environmental factors, associated with testing operations. Ensuring suitable provision is made for the identification of hazards and management of risks.
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Lead by example, in all areas of the business, prioritising safety and actively engaging with colleagues and team members, seeking opportunities to reduce risk and improve safety performance.
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Develop & maintain the necessary systems and competencies within the testing team to manage daily operations, testing scheduling and quote and report generation.
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Manage the testing capacity to suitably cater for customer indicative, UKAS accredited, competitor analysis, development and audit test requirements.
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Maintain a test quotation and booking service with transparent lead times and manage the provision of testing to agreed service levels.
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Maintenance and improvement of test laboratory including test fixtures and documentation.
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Liaise with other entities within the Quanex group to provide services for RoW product ranges within the Quanex group.
Key Skills:
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Proven experience of supervising and the management of quality systems to UKAS level.
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Structured problem-solving techniques, including analysis and corrective and preventative action identification.
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Ability to technically appraise Quanex and competitor products.
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Continuous improvement mindset and people management skills
Key Competencies:
Drives Results - Pays close attention to the customer needs and questions.
Customer Focus - Tailors your approach based on the customer's needs.
Communicates Effectively - Asking questions to gather all the necessary information to resolve the queries correctly.
Benefits
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Competitive Salary
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25 days holiday plus bank holidays
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Holiday purchase scheme
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Pension match up to 7%
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4 x Salary Life Assurance
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Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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Free Eye Tests
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Volunteering and Team Building Days
About Us:
We are not just another manufacturing company; we are part of something bigger!
We are Quanex, a global, publicly traded manufacturing company serving OEMs in the fenestration, hardware, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration, security, and outdoor products markets.
Our mission is to positively impact our customers, employees and shareholders and put them at the centre of everything we do, through innovation technology and best-in-class customer service.
Health & Safety Responsibilities:
In our company, the health and safety of our employees are our top priorities. We are committed to providing a safe and supportive working environment by adhering to the highest safety standards and regulations. Through comprehensive training, regular safety checks, and open communication, we ensure that every team member feels confident and protected while performing their duties. We continuously strive to minimise risks, promote well-being, and encourage a culture of safety across all levels of our organisation.
Join us, and be part of a team where your safety is as important as your success.
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