QEHS Manager

Weyland Europe; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Weyland Europe is seeking a QEHS Manager for its Bridgwater site to lead Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety activities. You will drive compliance, continuous improvement and operational excellence while embedding a culture of quality, safety and environmental responsibility.

You will report to the Operations Manager and work with colleagues across the business, customers, suppliers and auditors to ensure robust QEHS performance and strategic risk management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing Quality Management Systems in food manufacturing, packaging or FMCG.
• Experience with BRCGS and ISO standards.
• Strong track record of managing internal and external audits.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives and driving positive change.
• Knowledge of CAPA, root cause analysis and risk management techniques.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the site's QEHS Management Systems.
• Ensure compliance with BRCGS, ISO standards and legislative requirements.
• Manage internal audits and coordinate external certification and customer audits.
• Monitor product quality performance and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and training programmes.
• Lead investigations into accidents, incidents and non-conformances and implement improvements.
• Conduct risk assessments and safety audits to identify hazards and reduce risk.
• Present QEHS KPIs and performance data to site leadership.

Skills

Quality Management

Audit Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Root Cause Analysis

Job description

Company Description Weyland Europe is a leading manufacturer of innovative plastic food packaging solutions, supplying customers across the bakery, dairy, fresh produce, protein, food-to-go, confectionery, and pet food sectors. We provide a fully integrated service from concept to retail shelf, delivering high-quality, sustainable packaging solutions across Europe.

Sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We operate a zero waste to landfill policy and continue to invest in circular packaging solutions that help our customers meet their environmental goals.

Role Description We are seeking an experienced QEHS Manager to lead Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety activities at our Bridgwater site. This is a key leadership role responsible for maintaining compliance, driving continuous improvement, supporting operational excellence, and embedding a culture where quality, safety, and environmental responsibility are everyone's priority.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will work closely with colleagues across all areas of the business, as well as customers, suppliers and external auditors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, maintain and continuously improve the site's Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety Management Systems.
• Ensure compliance with BRCGS, ISO standards and relevant legislative requirements.
• Manage internal audits and coordinate external certification and customer audits.
• Monitor product quality performance, investigate issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop, review and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Support environmental compliance activities and reporting requirements.
• Lead accident, incident and non-conformance investigations, identifying root causes and implementing improvements.
• Conduct risk assessments and safety audits to identify hazards and reduce risk.
• Deliver QEHS training and awareness programmes across the site.
• Prepare and present QEHS KPIs and performance data to site leadership teams.
• Chair Health & Safety meetings and ensure actions are implemented.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, quality and safety throughout the organisation.

About You To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• Proven experience managing Quality Management Systems within a food manufacturing, packaging or FMCG environment.
• Experience working with BRCGS and ISO standards.
• Strong track record of managing internal and external audits.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives and driving positive change.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis, CAPA processes and risk management techniques.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence and engage employees at all levels.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills.
• Confidence presenting information and performance data to senior stakeholders.
• Proactive and detail-oriented approach to compliance and risk management.