At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead quality, health, safety, and environmental compliance across two manufacturing sites.
- Company: Join a leading foundry and heavy engineering manufacturer in an exciting growth phase.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Be part of a forward-thinking team with modern facilities and long-term growth plans.
- Why this job: Shape safety culture and drive impactful improvements in a thriving manufacturing business.
- Qualifications: Proven QHSE leadership experience and strong knowledge of manufacturing legislation required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 50000 £ per year.
QHSE Manager (Quality, Health, Safety andamp; Environment)
Based in Dudley, the QSHE Manager will hold dual-site responsibility for quality, health, safety and environmental compliance across a foundry and heavy engineering manufacturer.
Working full time at 44 hours per week, this permanent post attracts a salary between £45,000 and £50,000 per annum.
The successful candidate will maintain integrated management systems, lead audits, investigate incidents, and drive continuous improvement in line with ISO standards.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing legislation, risk assessment and environmental permitting is essential, alongside proven team leadership.
The role suits a NEBOSH-qualified professional keen to shape safety culture during a period of significant investment and expansion.
About the Company
We''re recruiting on behalf of a leading foundry and heavy engineering manufacturer in the Black Country that is undergoing an exciting period of growth.
Following significant investment in new equipment, automation technology, and increased production capacity, the business has expanded to its largest workforce to date and continues to strengthen its position within the UK manufacturing sector.
With a strong pipeline of work, modern facilities, and long-term growth plans, this is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking employer that values skill, commitment, and career development.
Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced QHSE Manager to lead Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental activities across two manufacturing sites.
Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will play a pivotal role in driving quality improvement, regulatory compliance, workplace safety, and environmental performance.
Working closely with Production, Engineering and Quality teams, you will champion a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring products, processes and people consistently meet the highest standards.
This is a strategic leadership role for someone who can influence change, drive operational improvements, and support the continued growth of a successful manufacturing business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the company''s Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental strategy.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, industry standards and customer requirements.
- Drive quality improvement initiatives focused on reducing defects, variability and waste.
- Lead risk assessments, audits, investigations and corrective action programmes.
- Manage and develop Quality Engineers and Technicians.
- Collaborate with Production, Engineering and Technical teams to resolve quality and process issues.
- Monitor quality, safety and environmental performance through KPI reporting and analysis.
- Support customer audits, supplier audits and external accreditation activities.
- Develop and deliver training programmes that promote a strong culture of safety and compliance.
- Lead root cause analysis activities and implement effective preventative measures.
- Analyse quality data and trends to identify improvement opportunities.
- Support sustainability, energy efficiency and environmental improvement initiatives.
- Act as the primary point of contact for QHSE-related matters across the business.
- What We''re Looking For
- Proven experience in a QHSE Manager, Quality Manager, HSE Manager or similar leadership position.
- Strong background within foundry, castings, heavy engineering, manufacturing, or metals processing environments.
- Excellent understanding of quality systems, health and safety legislation, and environmental compliance.
- Experience conducting audits, risk assessments and root cause investigations.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and quality tools.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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