QHSE Manager

QHSE Manager

Permanent Days Irlam Full-time Up to 50000 Excellent Benefits

A leading engineering and manufacturing organisation known for supplying precision products into highly regulated industries is seeking a QHSE Manager to take ownership of their sites Quality Health Safety & Environmental functions. Based in Manchester this is a key leadership role offering real autonomy variety and the chance to drive impactful improvements across the business. This is a hands-on position combining strategic oversight with operational delivery and will see you managing both internal teams and external stakeholders across the site. Youll be responsible for managing and continually improving all onsite QHSE systems and processes to ensure ongoing compliance with legal customer and industry standards

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the sites Quality Health Safety & Environmental activities and manage a small team of QHSE professionals.

Maintain and develop ISO 9001 ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.

Oversee creation and maintenance of QHSE procedures Safe Systems of Work risk assessments (including DSEAR COSHH PUWER and manual handling) and SOPs.

Lead customer and supplier non-conformance investigations and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Champion culture change in safety and quality through mentoring coaching toolbox talks and engagement initiatives.

Manage statutory inspections safety audits occupational health monitoring and emergency procedures.

Coordinate the sites internal and external audit programmes.

Lead QHSE input into PFMEAs and Control Plan development for manufacturing processes.

Track analyse and report on QHSE KPIs and ensure timely close-out of actions arising from inspections near misses and safety observations.

Maintain legal compliance and lead continuous improvement initiatives across the QHSE domain.

Act as site lead for customer and certification body audits including management of non-conformances.

Develop and deliver QHSE training and employee inductions.

Support the delivery of the companys annual QHSE objectives and strategic improvement plans.

The Person:

Proven background in QHSE leadership within a manufacturing environment.

GRAD IOSH membership (or equivalent professional recognition).

Lead Auditor certification in ISO 9001 and ISO 45001.

Knowledge and application of relevant legislation and standards (PUWER COSHH DSEAR).

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint).

Experience with PFMEAs Control Plans and non-conformance management.

Excellent communication and mentoring skills.

Strong problem-solving organisational and leadership capabilities.

Desirable:

NEBOSH certification (or willingness to obtain).

AIEMA membership or environmental qualification.

Familiarity with CDM regulations.

ILM or Train the Trainer (PETTLS) qualification.

Benefits:

34 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Private healthcare

Pension contribution scheme

Onsite parking and cycle-to-work scheme

Structured training and development

Early Friday finish

If youre an experienced QHSE professional seeking a role where you can truly influence a sites culture and systems apply now by sending your CV to

George Jackson /

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