About the Role
We are seeking an operational QSHE Manager to lead Quality, Health, Safety, Environment, and accredited management systems across our site. Reporting directly to the Continuous Improvement and Quality Director, you will manage a multi-disciplinary team—including the Inspection Team, QMS & Quality
Skills & Technical Requirements
- Management Systems Governance: Operational accountability for IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 certification compliance and audit readiness.
- Quality Assurance & Containment: Expertise leading inspection strategies, AQL sampling, batch release protocols, quarantine authority, and concession management.
- HSE Regulatory Compliance: In-depth knowledge of UK H&S and Environmental legislation (RIDDOR, COSHH, PUWER, EA regulations), risk assessments, and safety culture development.
- Structured Problem Solving: Mastery of 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone root-cause analysis to drive sustainable CAPA for complaints and internal non-conformances.
- Audit & Document Control: Experience leading site-wide internal audit programs, auditor capability coaching, and maintaining controlled SOPs, Control Plans, PFMEAs, and Work Instructions.
- Metrology & NPI Validation: Oversight of CMM/optical calibration systems and quality engineering input into New Product Introduction (NPI/PPAP validation).
- Qualifications & Systems: Degree or HNC/HND in Quality/Engineering/Environmental Science, NEBOSH Certificate (Diploma desirable), Qualified Lead Auditor, and proficiency in ERP (Epicor) and QMS platforms.
Key Behaviours
- Leadership & Empowerment: Ability to coach, set clear directions, and build robust internal succession pathways for your team.
- Strategic Influence & Decision Making: Capable of balancing fast-paced production demands with uncompromised quality and safety standards under pressure.
- Analytical Problem Solving: Leverages quality data and structured root-cause analysis to eliminate chronic defect modes and safety risks at the source.
- Continuous Improvement Mindset: Proactively challenges status-quo practices to drive shop-floor Right-First-Time (RFT) standards, scrap reduction, and energy efficiency.
The Opportunity
This is a pivotal leadership role providing total operational accountability across Quality, HSE, and accredited systems. You will have the autonomy to shape site safety culture, champion defect prevention, and drive continuous improvement alongside a supportive executive team.
Requirements
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK (On-site role in Market Harborough).
QSHE Manager in Market Harborough employer: Harboro Rubber Company Ltd
At Harboro Rubber Co Ltd, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters a culture of safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Our Moulding Shift Manager role offers not only competitive pay and benefits but also the opportunity for personal and professional growth within a supportive team environment. Located in a vibrant area, we encourage our leaders to take ownership of their departments while providing the resources needed to drive success and develop future talent.
Contact Details:
Harboro Rubber Company Ltd Recruitment Team
