Supplier Compliance & Assurance Manager

OVERALL PURPOSE: To lead the implementation, maintenance and continual improvement of the integrated management system for suppliers, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory, customer and certification requirements, and to provide management with independent assurance on supplier compliance, risk, governance and performance across global operations.

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PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Develop, deliver and maintain risk-based supplier audit and assurance programmes,
Conduct supplier audits, manage findings and drive timely corrective action and continual improvement,
Develop, deliver and maintain risk-based supplier approval, onboarding, surveillance and re-evaluation programmes,
Lead the development, maintenance and continual improvement of the Integrated Management System (IMS),
Identify, interpret and implement applicable regulatory, customer and certification requirements in line with supplier assurance governance,
Manage compliance and assurance activities across multiple sites and jurisdictions,
Identify the resources and skills required to deliver the team's compliance and assurance activities,
Lead, develop and coach the team in accordance with Company policies and procedures,
Manage employee performance, attendance and timekeeping, and address employee relations matters in partnership with HR,
Ensure the team are regularly informed about Company performance, objectives and future plans through structured communication,
Maintain compliance obligations and regulatory change management processes,
Promote standardised management systems, policies and compliance processes,
Coordinate certification body, customer and regulatory audits and inspections at suppliers, as required,
Lead the monitoring and communication of changes to applicable regulatory, customer, certification and statutory requirements,
Monitor supplier compliance performance, analyse trends and report to management,
Monitor supplier regulatory, certification and approval status,
Facilitate supplier risk assessments, compliance reviews and governance activities,
Provide management with independent assurance and escalate significant supplier compliance risks and systemic failures,
Lead by example and ensure the team follows Company policies and procedures, internal controls, legal requirements, and environmental, health and safety standards, and
To carry out any other tasks where reasonable and relevant, when required.
This is not an exhaustive list.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: Lead Auditor qualification in AS9100, ISO 9001 or equivalent
Qualification in quality, compliance, engineering or a related discipline
Relevant experience within aerospace or another regulated manufacturing environment
Experience working with AS9100 requirements
Experience managing audits and corrective actions
Experience applying root cause analysis techniques
Experience leading and managing a team
Ability to interpret and analyse complex information
Ability to work independently and use initiative
Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Willingness to undertake domestic and international travel as required
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS: Experience managing integrated management systems within aerospace or another highly regulated industry
Experience supporting regulatory authority, certification body and customer audits
Working knowledge of aviation regulatory approvals and certification requirements, including Part 21 and Part 145
Knowledge of export control requirements
Experience working with environmental, health and safety management systems
Experience working with information security management systems
Experience in quality management
Experience leading cross-functional improvement and compliance initiatives
Experience managing compliance across multiple sites
Experience in strategic planning
Experience preparing and presenting management review reports
Experience developing policies, procedures and management system documentation
Experience facilitating business risk assessments
Experience influencing senior stakeholders and management teams
Experience supporting organisational governance frameworks

PERSONAL SKILLS: Team Player
Strong Work ‘Can-do Ethic'
Exceptional at building relationships
Excellent Customer Service skills
Strong attention to detail and time management
Exceptional Planning and Organisation skills
High awareness of Productivity and Quality
Excellent Communication skills
Flexibility
Takes Responsibility for actions
Learn, Apply and Improve
COMPANY BENEFITS:
Health Care Cash Plan*
Employee Assistance Programme*
Contributory Pension Scheme for eligible employees (6% increasing to 7%)
Enhanced holiday (24 days holiday in addition to UK bank and public holidays)
Life Assurance
Company Sick Pay Scheme*
Flexitime
Early finish on Friday's
Sports and Social Club
Free car parking
Free access to a local gym**
Onsite café**
(*Available after 1 year of service)
(** Based in Rochford / Southend on Sea)
Due to the anticipated high number of applications to be received, unfortunately we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates. xwzovoh If you have not had a response from us within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.