John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies.
We have a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries and employ more than 6,000 people worldwide. We partner with our customers to help them keep their operations safe, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and meet the latest environmental standards.
John Crane is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, helping to create a safer, more efficient, productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defence, space & aerospace, and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs approximately 16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries.
Job Description•Prioritize and manage Quality and HSE department activities and workload to support the strategic goals of the company.
•Collaborate with senior leadership, Site Leaders, Quality and HSE Managers, and other departments to align process improvement and QHSE initiatives with organizational goals and objectives, ensuring strategic alignment and driving a culture of continuous improvement across multiple sites. Manage multiple priorities and projects to support the achievement of both site-level and Global/Regional Manager objectives.
•Manage the ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015 & 45001:2018 certification process.
•Oversee external and internal audits (including ISO, and or other third-party audits)
•Lead in conjunction with Site Leadership. Drive and manage internal and external HSE audits for assigned sites and manage the reports in PRISM.
•Manage quality control activities and drive continuous improvement.
•Manage external and internal incidents, non-conformities, and ensure proper RCA is done, corrective/preventive actions executed.
•Analyze COPQ and drive continuous improvement.
•Manage the calibration of the measurement tools.
•Support the Supplier Audit evaluation and their performance to improve the product outcome
•Coordinate and development the necessary projects to improve the quality management system.
•Support the development of the quality management system to manage regulatory compliance.
•Lead continuous improvement teams using Lean and Six Sigma tools using the following tools: Value Stream Mapping, Flow Chart, FMEA, Control Plans, Pareto Analysis, Cause and Effect Diagrams, 5 why’s, Error Proofing, etc.
•Complete HSE reporting for HSE programs and incidents in Smiths/JC database. Drive the sites incident management program including incident classification, investigation and creating actions.
•Support assigned site(s) in planning and execution of Safety Leading Indicator program activities
•Develop safety programs based on incident and audit trends to reduce workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
•Ensure site training program addresses gaps in knowledge. Develop programs to improve Site Leadership and employee understanding of QHSE programs and cultures.
•Support the review and management of the Contractor Safety Management and Work Permit Program as required to ensure a safe work environment. Ensure Emergency Management Practices are robust and properly tested and understood.
•Collaborate with peers and other employees to align QHSE and company objectives across working groups. Drive continuous improvement.
Qualifications•Bachelors in Engineering (Quality Management, Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Preferred)
•6+ years experience in QHSE in a similar Role
•Knowledgeable and demonstrated experience in managing the ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001 and 45001 Certification.
•Demonstrated experience in problem-solving.
•Effective written, verbal and presentation skills.
•Demonstrated ability to use data to drive continuous improvement.
•Must be able to communicate with all levels of management.
•Must be detail-oriented and a team player.
•Ability to read and interpret drawings.
•Some operating experience with SAP;
•Must be flexible in work duties and schedule.
•Strong knowledge of QHSE management principles and best practices.
•Proactive.
•Demonstrated skills must include strong written and oral communication, creative problem solving, process improvement, conflict resolution and process deployment administration and change management.
•Strong organizational and time management skills
•Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal HSE regulations
•Experience in Oil & Gas companies would be a plus
•Auditor qualification according to ISO 19011 would be a plus;
•Lean and Six Sigma Green Belt Certification would be a plus
Additional InformationWith colleagues stretching across the globe, we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity, we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Women@Work Network, and Neurodiversity.
Across our company, we recognize excellence, culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards, our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities, people, and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day, a global celebration of Smiths around our network.
Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future.
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
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