QHSE and Continuous Improvement Manager in Peterlee

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Our client are specialists in their industry sector, they are looking to recruit a QHSE & Continuous Improvement Manager.

The Job you’ll do

• Perform product and process inspections to verify compliance with customer, engineering and company requirements.

• Act as the site's Quality Controller during the start-up phase until the quality team is established. Review inspection records, test results and manufacturing documentation.

• Manage non-conforming products and coordinate containment activities. Conduct first-off, in-process and final inspections as required.

• Support production teams with quality-related decision-making and problem resolution. Establish inspection standards, quality checkpoints and control plans.

• Develop inspection documentation and quality records. Analyse quality performance data and identify improvement opportunities.

• Support customer inspections and audits. Develop and maintain the Integrated Management System.

• Lead the implementation and ongoing development of ISO 9001. Prepare the business for certification and surveillance audits.

• Drive quality assurance and quality control activities across the site. Lead internal audits and audit programmes.

• Develop and maintain CAPA processes. Lead root cause investigations and ensure effective corrective actions are implemented.

• Promote a strong behavioural safety culture. Champion employee wellbeing initiatives.

• Support environmental compliance and sustainability objectives. Act as the site's subject matter expert for Quality, Health, Safety, Environmental and Continuous Improvement activities. Develop and deliver QHSE training and awareness programmes.

• Personally conduct audits, risk assessments, inspections and workplace observations. Facilitate Continuous Improvement initiatives across the business.

• Establish performance metrics and reporting systems for QHSE and Continuous Improvement. Facilitate Kaizen events, improvement workshops and structured problem-solving activities.

• Support operational teams with practical day-to-day quality and safety issues.

• Spend significant time within production and service areas, engaging directly with employees, identifying risks, solving problems and driving standards.

• Build the foundation for future departmental growth whilst remaining actively involved in operational activities.

About You

• Be motivated by building systems, processes and teams from the ground up.

• Enjoy spending time on the shop floor working directly with operational teams.

• Have a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to problem solving.

• Lead by example and influence through visible presence and engagement.

• Be capable of working independently with limited resources during the early stages of business growth.

• Demonstrate resilience, adaptability and a strong sense of ownership.

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Quality, Health & Safety or a related discipline, Qualified Lead Auditor, IOSH Managing Safely.

• Demonstrable experience implementing and maintaining ISO 9001 management systems.

• Previous hands-on experience undertaking quality inspection or quality control activities. Strong understanding of CAPA, root cause analysis and auditing methodologies.

• Proven ability to work independently and establish quality processes in a growing or changing business environment.

Desirable

• NEBOSH General Certificate, Mental Health First Aider qualification.

• Wellbeing Champion experience, Experience implementing or maintaining ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

• Lean or Continuous Improvement qualification.

• Experience supporting a start-up, greenfield or rapidly growing manufacturing operation.

The Rewards and the Benefits

• Excellent salary.

• Regional employer of choice.