Senior QESH Manager
1 day ago
Enfield
A Global fast-paced manufacturing company are looking for a Senior QESH Manager to join the team at their impressive site in the Greater London area, Enfield The ideal candidate will be a hard-working, adaptable and personable QESH Manager with a strong technical background within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Operating in a busy environment and reporting into the Site Director, you will have strong evidence of managing QESH teams in a similar facility This is a fantastic opportunity with a global company who offer fantastic progression possibilities Role: Senior QESH Manager Location: Greater London, Enfield Salary: £80,000 + benefits Benefits: Company car/car allowance (£8,600) – Private medical care – Company bonus (10%) Shift: Days Hybrid opportunities: No The key responsibilities of the Senior QESH Manager role will be: Cross-Functional Collaboration • Partner with Product Management, Manufacturing, and Distribution to implement process improvements that enhance site safety, product quality, and environmental sustainability., • Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between operations, engineering, and corporate objectives. Business Planning & Budget Management • Lead the development of the site’s bottom-up Annual Business Plan, ensuring clear alignment with SQE priorities., • Manage budgets throughout the year, including labor, laboratory upgrades, and key compliance initiatives. Technical & Operational Excellence • Provide expert engineering guidance to resolve complex challenges, ensuring solutions meet safety, quality, and environmental standards., • Oversee the Quality Management System Leadership & Culture • Lead and develop the on-site QESH function, setting strategic direction in alignment with business goals., • Champion a culture of safety, accountability, and innovation across all levels of the organization., • Mentor and coach teams in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Health & Safety, Environmental Management, and Compliance. Compliance & Standards • Ensure adherence to local regulatory requirements (e.g., HSE, Environment Agency) and global standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 45001, GMP, and HACCP., • Oversee systems for product release, investigations, root cause analysis (RCA), and CAPA management., • Lead and prepare for internal and external audits, acting as the site’s primary contact for regulators and key customers. Continuous Improvement & Innovation • Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices to identify and apply innovative solutions that enhance site performance., • Lead incident investigations and embed key learnings to strengthen processes and prevent recurrence., • Promote the adoption of safe and sustainable technologies to support long-term business and environmental objectives. Stakeholder Engagement • Build trusted relationships with internal and external partners, including regulatory authorities, customers, unions, and corporate teams., • Collaborate with People & Culture, Engineering, and Operations to embed best practices in training, onboarding, and employee engagement. The key requirements of the Senior QESH Manager will be: Education: • Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Experience & Expertise: • Proven experience in Quality and/or Safety leadership roles, ideally (but not necessarily) within FMCG or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments., • Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and operating effectively within a matrixed organization., • Strong track record in Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) compliance, Quality Management Systems (QMS), and regulatory audit processes., • Deep understanding of manufacturing regulatory frameworks and safety standards (e.g. PUWER, LOTO); formal qualifications such as IOSH or NEBOSH are highly advantageous., • Skilled in risk management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies., • Solid understanding of statistical process control, customer complaint management, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)., • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, capable of engaging effectively across all organizational levels., • Experienced in balancing strategic priorities with tactical, day-to-day decision-making in a dynamic manufacturing environment., • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a continuous improvement mindset., • Recognized for leadership excellence, fostering collaboration, accountability, and a results-driven culture., • Ability to navigate complex challenges, align competing objectives, and drive consensus-based solutions., • Highly motivated and resilient, with drive, energy, and passion for delivering sustainable operational excellence. 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