QHSE Manager

Baltic Recruitment Limited; North Shields; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing firm in North Shields is looking for an experienced QHSE Manager. You will lead the development and implementation of quality, health, safety, and environmental standards across the business. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field, a NEBOSH Diploma, and experience in precision engineering. The role includes managing a team, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with QHSE policies. An extremely competitive salary is offered depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing QHSE systems in manufacturing environments.
• Ability to implement and maintain compliance with ISO standards.
• Experience developing Business Continuity Plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of QHSE standards.
• Manage a team of QHSE professionals.
• Conduct internal audits and ensure compliance.
• Support training and development of staff on QHSE standards.
• Monitor and report on QHSE performance.

Skills

NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health

Analytical skills

Clear communication skills

Knowledge of MS Office tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant technical field

Tools

Epicor

Oracle

Job description

Baltic Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with OsecoElfab, a global manufacturer specialising in engineered rupture discs and explosion venting solutions for high-hazard industrial environments, to recruit an experienced QHSE Manager to lead and continually improve quality, health, safety, and environmental performance across the business.

Overall Purpose

• Reporting to the Global VP of Operations, The Quality and HSE Manager is responsible for leading the development, implementation and maintenance of QHSE and other standards across the business.
• Working as part of a team with 6 direct reports, you will manage external QHSE representatives, champion Quality standards in production and engineering departments and support commercial efforts.

Key Duties

• Manage the QHSE team to achieve control, monitoring and implementation of QHSE and contract governance in line with Company policies and procedures.
• Lead QHSE activities to embed continuous improvement activities, methodologies and mindset.
• Develop, maintain and improve the business Integrated Management System to underpin QHSE and operating standards.
• Reviewing QHSE risks and escalating where appropriate.
• Support the training and development of all staff to ensure awareness and understanding of QHSE standards and the relevance to business objectives.
• Managing internal audits and corrective actions are met.
• Implement the Crisis Management Plan and ensure robust line of escalation exists.
• Provide a single business focus for accident and incident reporting and assist with subsequent investigation process. Provide trend analysis to Management Team to support and provide focus for driving positive behaviours and culture within the business.
• Development Business Continuity Plans and participate in any table top or live exercises to test the plans.
• Monitor, audit and report on business QHSE performance and provide assurance to contract, site management and client management teams.
• Maintain quality, safety and environmental systems, implement and audit compliance with ISO 9001, 14001, OHSAS 18001.
• Provide leadership to support the management of supply chains and compliance with QHSE standards through ‘Point of Work Assessments’ audit and review of operating practice and systems.
• Ensure appropriate resources are provided to support a compliant business and to identify any systemic weakness.
• Requirement to undertake some UK and international travel (full driving license required).

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent qualification) in relevant technical field.
• NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health or equivalent.
• Working within precision engineering and manufacturing environments.
• Managing manufacturing and engineering practices,
• Implementing and maintaining QHSE systems across a manufacturing and engineering business.
• Management change and good analytical skills,
• Management and maintaining client and stakeholder relationships,
• Understanding PED and ASME standards,
• Commercial understanding of FM management contracts and operational business processes.
• Ability to work manage multiple tasks and prioritise workflow.
• Clear, articulate communication skills both oral and written. Numerically literate.
• Good knowledge of MS Office tools including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience of business systems e.g. Epicor, Oracle, etc.

The Package

• Extremely competitive salary on offer, depending on level of experience.