Quality System Specialist - County Westmeath

• Ensure that the QMS is managed, developed and implemented appropriate to the activities of the company and all relevant requirements.
• Liaise with all departments to ensure documentation in use complies with customer requirements, regulatory, and external quality standards and is 'audit ready' at all times.
• Liaise with external auditors to schedule audits and monitor the completion of corrective actions in a timely manner to ensure certification is maintained.
• Develop, implement and update QMS policies, procedures and templates and circulate as required. Maintain document control on all documentation.
• Ensure the latest versions of documents are available where needed and that users have the correct access.
• Ensure previous versions of the QMS and external standards are saved correctly and retrievable if required.
• Monitor and maintain the retention times for document storage to ensure that the documentation is retained in a suitable manner to allow retrieval if required.
• Ensure that any changes to system requirements are implemented competently, in a timely manner and that all affected parties are made aware of any changes.
• Provide training and support to employees on document management procedures and QMS requirements.
• Serve as a resource for internal stakeholders seeking guidance on document-related matters.
• Review documents completed by other departments and update /correct where necessary.
• Actively participate in and implement continuous improvement projects related to the QMS.
• Support the Internal Audit system and the retrieval of documentation as required.
• Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices related to document management in the relevant portals.

• Third level qualification in a related field (Quality Management, Engineering, Manufacturing)
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in quality management systems development and implementation.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards such as ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
• Proficiency in all programs of Microsoft Office software, especially Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Understanding of document control systems such as Docsvault or a similar software system.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail to ensure documents are accurate and created to specifications.
• Experience with auditing and root cause analysis techniques is desirable.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Flexible and open to change and development within this role.

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