Head of Quality Health & Safety

Pratap Partnership Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a visionary Head of Quality, Health & Safety to lead their QHSE function. The successful candidate will be driving quality standards, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of excellence. With an emphasis on continuous improvement and safety, this role promises significant responsibility and the opportunity to make a substantial impact on the organization's quality efforts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a senior quality leadership role.
• Proven track record of implementing a quality culture.
• Extensive experience with business management systems.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the overall quality vision and strategy.
• Develop and maintain ISO-accredited QHSE management systems.
• Lead internal and external audits and compliance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Quality culture implementation

Job description

Are you a passionate and experienced and visionary Head of Quality looking to take the next step in your career? Join a fast-growing and forward-thinking manufacturing business where quality, safety, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

We are working with a dynamic and rapidly expanding manufacturing company with a strong reputation for innovation, operational excellence, and delivering high-quality products to a diverse range of industries. As part of their continued growth, we’re looking for a Head of Quality, Health & Safety (QHSE) to drive standards, shape strategy, and embed a culture of excellence across the business.

The Role

As Head of Quality, Health & Safety, you will lead and manage all aspects of our QHSE function. Reporting directly to the Operations Director, you will play a key role in ensuring our products, processes, and people exceed industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and execute the overall quality vision, strategy, and roadmap.
• Develop, implement, and maintain ISO-accredited QHSE management systems
• Champion a culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Lead internal and external audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through training, engagement, and incident investigation.
• Implement and manage effective root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Foster a high-performing team culture focused on accountability and results.
• Act as the key point of contact for all regulatory and certification bodies.
• Monitor and report on performance metrics, driving accountability at all levels.
• Champion sustainability, environmental compliance, and employee wellbeing.

About You

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a senior quality leadership role within manufacturing, engineering, pharmaceuticals, Aerospace, Automotive or similar regulated industries.
• Proven track record of implementing and sustaining a quality culture.
• Extensive experience with business management systems and quality frameworks
• Strong problem-solving capabilities and familiarity with structured methodologies
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and change management skills.
• Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams.