Qhse Manager

Evolve Scientific; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolve Scientific in Adelaide, Australia is seeking a QHSE Manager to lead and continuously improve the Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental systems. Reporting to Head of Operations, you will partner with operations to drive compliance, product quality and business performance.

This senior leadership role offers ownership across quality, safety and regulatory compliance in a state-of-the-art facility with ISO 9001 and HACCP accreditation.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Science, Engineering or Quality Management.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing (food/pharma/medical packaging).
• Proven leadership in QHSE/Quality in manufacturing.
• Experience implementing ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• HACCP and Food Safety management experience.
• Experience leading audits and certification programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve QHSE management systems.
• Manage ISO 9001 and HACCP certification activities.
• Investigate issues and drive root cause and CAPA actions.
• Partner with manufacturing to improve quality, safety, and compliance.
• Lead hazard identification and workplace safety initiatives.
• Support process control and product quality across operations.
• Develop and mentor Quality team and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

QHSE leadership

Audit management

Root cause analysis

CAPA implementation

Quality systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Science/Engineering degree

Job description

About the Company & Role:

Join a Leading Australian Plastics Manufacturer specialising in laboratory and medical consumables, as well as food-grade packaging products. Operating from a state-of-the-art facility and maintaining ISO 9001 certified quality systems and HACCP-accredited manufacturing standards, this is your chance to be part of a team committed to excellence, quality and continuous improvement while supplying customers across Australia and international export markets. As a QHSE Manager, you'll report to the Head of Operations, working in a manufacturing environment to lead, maintain and continuously improve the company's Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental systems while partnering closely with operational teams to drive compliance, product quality and business performance.

Duties:

• Lead and continuously improve the company's Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental management systems.
• Manage ISO 9001 and HACCP certification, surveillance audits and recertification activities.
• Investigate customer complaints, non-conformances and incidents, driving root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Partner closely with manufacturing and operational teams to improve quality, safety and compliance performance.
• Lead hazard identification, risk assessment and workplace safety initiatives.
• Support process control, process capability and product quality performance across manufacturing operations.
• Lead, mentor and develop the Quality team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills & Experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in Science, Engineering, Quality Management or a related discipline.
• Background within regulated manufacturing industries such as food, pharmaceutical, medical device, packaging, plastics or injection moulding manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience in a QHSE, Quality or Food Safety leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience developing, implementing and maintaining ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• HACCP and Food Safety management experience.
• Experience leading internal and external audits, certification programs and compliance activities.
• Strong root cause analysis (RCA), corrective and preventative action (CAPA) and non-conformance investigation experience.

Culture & Benefits:

• Join a well-established Australian manufacturer
• Senior leadership role with significant ownership across quality, safety and compliance.
• Opportunity to influence site culture and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.