Quality Coordinator

Background:

Veolia is Ireland’s leading environmental services company. We provide a comprehensive range of energy, waste and water solutions and are dedicated to carbon reduction, protecting the environment and building the circular economy. We offer all employees a benefits package as standard which includes full VHI cover, pension and education assistance.

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

Quality Coordinator

Location: Kilkenny

Duration: 12 Months Contract

Overview of the role

The purpose of the Quality Coordinator is to work closely with R&A team members and other Ireland senior managers in order to both support and improve performance on quality improvement initiatives across the organisation. This role will ensure that processes, services, and outcomes meet established standards and continuously improve over time.

This role will develop strong working relationships with other R&A team members to support operations and, where appropriate, support and liaise with external stakeholders, regulators and customers.

Day to Day of the Role:

Assess current quality management arrangements / practices against industry best practice standards; develop an improvement programme accordingly

Establish, document, and maintain comprehensive quality assurance standards, procedures, and specifications in line with ISO standards; reflect client requirements as necessary

Establish a clearly defined common quality management system that teams can apply as a standardised model

Promote quality achievement and performance improvement across the organisation; promote continuous improvement

Review and / or revise quality specifications for commissioning / testing / design processes

Develop and coordinate quality improvement programmes and projects

Develop new quality performance metrics and collect, analyse, and report on these metrics

Track progress toward quality improvement goals

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and third party accreditation standards

Lead the internal quality audit programme and coordinate third party ISO audits

Maintain accurate documentation and records; develop and review document control management within departments

Work with department managers and staff to identify improvement opportunities

Facilitate quality improvement meetings and committees

Provide education and training to staff on quality initiatives

Support the quality assessment of new / existing contractors at procurement and onboarding stages

Support and liaise with management teams across the Ireland business, attending management meetings where required

Attend internal / customer meetings and industry / sector meetings where required

Required Skills for the Role:

Excellent IT and report writing skills; proficient in Google or Microsoft document, spreadsheet, and presentation apps

A minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role

Proven ability to analyse and report on data from numerous sources; present data in accessible format

Able to build a good rapport with colleagues and site teams to promote a positive H&S culture

Excellent communication and influencing skills and an ability to work as part of a team

Desirable skills for this role:

Third level qualification in quality management

Recognised quality qualification or presently working towards same

Business administration

Project management

Extensive use of software products and systems

Please note:

If you are an EU/EEA national, you will be asked to show proof of right to work in Ireland.

If you are a non-EU/EEA national , you will require current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland.

Information on legislation and guides to the procedures in relation to obtaining greencard permits ,work permits, spousal/dependant permits is available on the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation website.