Experience

TELFORD COPPER & STAINLESS CYLINDERS LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• QHSE Manager

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  Management of all Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental systems requirements within very busy engineering manufacturing organisation. Key Skills and Responsibilities; ~ Development, implementation and maintenance of the Quality, H&S and Environmental Management Systems. ~ To conduct QMS Management Review Meetings. ~ To conduct Shop-floor activities relating to process and product audits and identify areas for improvement. ~ Conducted Factory Risk Assessments and completed COSHH Assessments. ~ Managing and maintaining safe systems of work and best practices. ~ Continuously Improve and Drive a Culture of Quality. ~ Successfully achieved (CQI - IRCA Accredited) QMS - ISO9001:2015 Internal Auditor Cert. ~ Successfully achieved (CQI - IRCA Accredited) EMS - ISO14001:2015 Internal Auditor Cert. ~ Successfully achieved Level 5 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice. ~ Maintained and successfully retained our BSI Kitemark. ~ Planning, Managing and hosting external H & S and Environmental related Thorough Inspections and Assessments.



LIBRA SYSTEMS LTD

• Halesfield 10, Telford, TF7 4QP.

• QHSE Compliance Manager

  • Feb 2018 - Mar 2020

  QHSE Management activities; Key Responsibilities; ~ Development, implementation and maintenance of the Quality, H&S and Environmental Management Systems. ~ Conducted QMS Management Review Meetings including delegation and follow-up of identified actions required. ~ Conducted Shop-floor activities relating to process audits and identified areas for improvement. ~ Continuously Improve and Drive a Culture of Quality. ~ Develop, implement and maintain a new GDPR system. ~ Successfully completed our Transition to the ISO9001:2015 requirements. ~ Successfully completed our Transition to the ISO14001:2015 requirements. ~ I have taken on the extra responsibilities as the company's Data Protection Officer. ~ Customer & Supplier facing - including Supplier Audit visits. ~ Successfully achieved (CQI - IRCA Accredited) QMS - ISO9001:2015 Internal Auditor Cert. ~ Successfully achieved (CQI - IRCA Accredited) EMS - ISO14001:2015 Internal Auditor Cert. ~ Conducted Internal Audits of the Quality, H&S and Environmental Management Systems processes which includes implementation of actions from Corrective Action Reports. ~ Contributed to the business strategy and development of company policies. ~ Conducted workplace Risk Assessments, General Factory Audits and COSHH Assessments. ~ Successfully achieved Level 5 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice.



Transcal Engineering North Ltd. (formerly William A. Lewis Eng Ltd.)

• Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

• Quality Manager

  • May 2014 - Sep 2017

  Key Responsibilities: ~ Played an important role in developing and Leading a high calibre Quality Team to cover all the typical functions of a Quality Department. ~ Developed best practice in the Inspection Department processes and improved documentation of FAIR packs. ~ Working hands on in a fast paced Manufacturing environment, managing Internal/ External quality concerns. ~ Effectively maintaining the AS9100 & ISO 9001 QMS. ~ Externally trained in ISO 9001 & AS9100 QMS TRANSITION to the new AS9100:2016. ~ Effective in 8D - 5 Why - Ishikawa Problem Solving and Supplier Quality Assurance activities. ~ Chaired weekly/ monthly Quality Assurance meetings. Driving all Quality activities on site. ~ Implemented and maintained a control system for Customer, Internal & Supplier Non-conforming product. ~ Implemented Work Instructions, SOP’s, Process Check Sheets, Inspection Test Plans. ~ Involved with Continuous Improvement meetings and activities. ~ Lead Auditor; Co-ordinating/ Managing Internal Audits for our Quality & H & S Management System activities, Planned Process Audits carried out. ~ Maintained and reported Quality related KPI’s at Top Management & Board Room level. ~ Co-ordinated the APQP – including PPAP submissions. Involved in Contract Review, NPI, NPD and Request for Change. ~ Responsible for one Quality Engineer, five members of the Internal Audit Team and three Quality Inspectors. ~ Through strong leadership, drive, determination and effectively communicating with all departments at all levels he has successfully re-instated a culture of Quality. ~ Carried out Risk Assessments. ~ Customer & Supplier facing. ~ Dealing with Conflict Minerals & ECCD (ITAR) documentation.



Wrekin Sheetmetal Limited

• Telford, United Kingdom

• Quality Manager

  • Sep 2013 - Apr 2014

  Key Responsibilities: • Driving all Quality activities on site. PowerPoint Presentations at Director/ Board Room level. Problem solving, good communications and teamwork. Internal Auditing of ISO 9001 QMS. Customer & Supplier liaising and continuous improvement. • Chaired weekly Quality Assurance Meetings. Implemented Procedures, SOP’s, Process Check Sheets, KPI’s & other Quality related activities and documentation. Introduced Lean methodology targeting: Defects, Down Time & implemented and maintained a control system for Non-conforming product. • Re-configured the company’s QMS including the Quality Manual and successfully retained the ISO 9001 Certification.



KIYOKUNI EUROPE LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Quality Engineer

  • Jan 2012 - Sep 2013

  Key Responsibilities: • Working hands on in a fast paced Automotive Manufacturing environment responding to Internal/ External quality concerns. Effective in 8D - 5 Why - Ishikawa Problem Solving. • Supplier Quality Assurance activities. • Liaising & Auditing shop floor on site manufacturing & sub-contract off site. Reduced scrap/ reject levels both Internally & Externally. Improved control system for Non-conforming product. • Involved with APQP – including PPAP submissions, communicating and working within a team. • Environmental Internal Auditing. Chaired weekly Quality Assurance Meetings. Regular visits to UK customers and suppliers to improve working relationships and reduce/ minimise the number of rejects and demerits. • Experienced in Lean Manufacturing methodology targeting: Defects & Down Time. • Carried out NPI, Engineering Change Notification, Request for Change & Process Audits. • Produced Manufacturing and Assembly Work Instructions, Check Sheets, Quality Alerts. • Carried out general Inspection/measuring duties. • Responsible for two Inspectors. Final Inspection activities on E-coat & Electroplated finishes. • Involved in the implementation of the company’s new TS16949:2009 Quality Management System. • Carried out QMS Audits. • Received 5S training.



SIMPLEX METAL FINISHERS LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Retail Office Equipment

• Quality Manager

  • 2000 - 2005