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Q-SHE Manager
Quality, Health & Safety Manager
About the Role
Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. With over 9,000 industry experts, we pave the way for environmental impact through breakthrough products.
Our mission? To enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. Join us in driving operational excellence as the Quality, Health & Safety Manager, where you’ll lead and manage Quality and HSE performance across manufacturing facilities specialising in industrial filtration.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Management
- Own and maintain the site Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring full compliance with ISO 9001 and corporate standards.
- Oversee manufacturing processes (cutting, sewing, finishing, treatment of filter media) to meet customer specifications, regulations, and standards.
- Develop, implement, and refine quality procedures while promoting a "right-first-time" and "stop work" culture.
- Lead internal and external audits, ensuring timely closure of any non-conformances.
- Investigate customer complaints, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective/preventive actions within set timelines.
- Monitor and report key quality KPIs (defect rates, variation, customer feedback trends).
- Align processes across all operations for consistency, compliance, and excellence.
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Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Leadership
- Assistant the site HSE strategy, ensuring alignment with UK legislation (Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, COSHH, DSEAR, etc.).
- Act as the subject matter expert and primary HSE contact for regulatory compliance, policy development, and external stakeholder liaison.
- Lead continuous improvement of HSE management systems, improving safety culture through visible leadership.
- Develop and maintain risk assessments, incident investigations (e.g., 5 Whys, Ishikawa), and emergency response procedures(drilled regularly).
- Oversee occupational health surveillance (dust/fibre exposure) and environmental monitoring.
- Monitor/improve HSE KPIs, reporting performance at both site and group levels.
Compliance, Training & Governance
- Delivery employee and contractor HSE training (onsite inductions, refresher programs).
- Collaborate with managers to improve safety behaviours and enforce safe systems of work.
- Ensure compliance with ISO system requirements (e.g., ISO 14001).
- Maintain accurate records (audits, incidents, inspections) with full documentation control.
- Partner with suppliers to enforce quality assurance where applicable.
- Support governance and leadership reporting on quality and safety metrics.
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Qualifications & Experience
- Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Quality Management, or Health & Safety, or strong related experience.
- NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (or pursuing).
- Minimum 5 years’ leadership in Quality and /or HSE within a manufacturing industry.
- Preference for candidates with experience in textile, filtration, or industrial production.
- Deep understanding of ISO 9001 standards and UK Health & Safety legislation.
- Confirmed track record of leading audits, investigations, and compliance programs.
This role is not exhaustive—responsibilities may evolve to meet business needs.
Alkegen’s Commitment to D&I
"Helping all people breathe easier, live greener, and go further."
At Alkegen, we champion diversity and inclusion as the cornerstone of innovation. Our inclusive culture empowers teams to tackle challenges across industries, materials science, and sustainability—attracting talent of all backgrounds to use varied perspectives to push boundaries.
Our equal-opportunity policy protects employment decisions against discrimination on any basis, including race, gender identity, veterans status, disability, or age.
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