Cranleigh STEM
QHSE Manager
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QHSE Manager
Location: Welshpool, Powys
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 + Excellent Benefits
Working Hours: 37.5-hour working week
Working Arrangement: On-site during probation, with occasional home working available thereafter
The Opportunity
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing organisation for an experienced QHSE Manager to join its senior leadership team.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a pivotal role responsible for leading the Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental (QHSE) function across the site. You will be responsible for maintaining compliance with statutory, customer and accredited management system requirements while driving a positive culture of quality, safety, environmental responsibility and continuous improvement.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced QHSE professional looking to influence business strategy, develop high-performing management systems and make a tangible impact within a successful manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
As QHSE Manager, you will:
- Lead and continually develop the site's integrated Quality Management System (QMS).
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards, customer requirements and relevant legislation.
- Plan, manage and support internal, external and customer audits.
- Lead corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes, root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Act as the primary contact for quality-related customer concerns, ensuring timely investigation and resolution.
- Lead the site's Health & Safety management systems, including risk assessments, incident investigations and legal compliance.
- Manage the Environmental Management System, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and supporting sustainability objectives.
- Monitor, analyse and report QHSE performance through KPIs, audits and management reviews.
- Provide independent QHSE leadership, guidance and governance across all departments.
- Develop, coach and support the QHSE team while promoting a positive safety and quality culture throughout the business.
- Work closely with operational and senior leadership teams to identify opportunities for improvement and deliver business objectives.
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About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Proven experience in a senior QHSE leadership position within a manufacturing environment.
- A recognised NEBOSH qualification (or equivalent) is essential.
- Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
- Experience leading internal, external and customer audits.
- A sound understanding of UK Health & Safety and environmental legislation.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, engage and constructively challenge at all levels.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience of root cause analysis and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
- A proactive approach to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- IOSH Membership, Lead Auditor qualification or other relevant professional qualifications would be advantageous.
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What's on Offer
- Salary of £55,000 - £60,000, depending on experience.
- Excellent benefits package.
- 37.5-hour working week.
- On-site working during probation, with occasional home working available thereafter.
- A senior leadership position with genuine influence over site performance and business strategy.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- The opportunity to shape and enhance quality, health, safety and environmental performance within a successful manufacturing organisation.
- A collaborative and supportive working environment where continuous improvement is encouraged.
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If you're an experienced QHSE professional with a strong manufacturing background and are looking for your next leadership challenge, we'd be delighted to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity.
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