Quality Health And Safety Manager

Advance Staff; Brownhills; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of bespoke interior mouldings in Brownhills seeks a Quality & Health & Safety Manager. This full-time role involves establishing and improving systems for quality and safety, ensuring compliance with UK regulations. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of relevant experience and a proven track record in implementing Quality Management Systems. Competitive salary and benefits include a company pension and enhanced maternity/paternity leave.

Benefits

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity leave

Enhanced paternity leave

Free parking

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Quality or Health & Safety management role within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of implementing at least one full QMS from inception to successful ISO 9001 or BRC certification.
• Strong technical expertise in continuous improvement and root cause methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain a robust Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with ISO principles.
• Act as the company's competent person for Health & Safety, ensuring full compliance with UK legislation.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement focused on process discipline and data integrity.

Job description

Overview

Company Overview: Recruiting fot a leading manufacturer and retailer of bespoke interior mouldings, including skirting boards, architraves, and window boards. Our mission is to provide high-quality, customized products to both trade professionals and the public.

Summary

The Quality & Health & Safety Manager will establish, lead, and continuously improve practical systems that secure product consistency, legal compliance, and a safe workplace. The role combines strategic system building with hands-on involvement across operations. The successful candidate will own the Quality and Health & Safety functions and play a key part in the company transformation.

Responsibilities

• Quality Management and Continuous Improvement
• Design, implement, and maintain a robust Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with ISO principles, scaled to the company\'s needs.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement focused on process discipline, data integrity, and prevention of recurring issues.
• Conduct structured root cause analysis using professional methodologies (5 Whys, Ishikawa, FMEA, PDCA) and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that reflect actual operations.
• Manage quality data, including complaints, non-conformances, reworks, and returns, and translate findings into measurable actions.
• Own the Quality Register and ensure closure of all NCRs and CAPA actions within agreed timeframes.
• Carry out internal audits and coordinate external audits and certifications.
• Promote a process-first approach where improvement is achieved through structure, not blame.
• Health & Safety Management
• Act as the company\'s competent person for Health & Safety, ensuring full compliance with UK legislation and HSE guidance.
• Maintain and update Risk Assessments, including Fire Risk, COSHH, and task-specific assessments, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Oversee council permits and compliance for wood coating operations, including VOC and particulate controls, MDF usage, and waste management.
• Manage statutory inspection and testing programmes, including LEV systems (dust and spray booth extraction), forklift LOLER checks, and other regulated plant.
• Coordinate occupational health surveillance, including lung function and hearing tests, ensuring records are current and compliant.
• Lead investigations into incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions using structured root cause analysis, driving permanent corrective actions.
• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections, maintaining readiness for HSE or FSC external audits.
• Build a proactive, prevention-led safety culture with clear accountability across all departments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years\' experience in a Quality or Health & Safety management role within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of implementing at least one full QMS from inception to successful ISO 9001 or BRC certification.
• Strong technical expertise in continuous improvement and root cause methodologies (5 Whys, Ishikawa, FMEA, PDCA).
• In-depth understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation and compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to build structured systems, drive process culture, and influence behavioural change.
• Hands-on, decisive, and motivated by results rather than routine.

If you are passionate about creating a safe work environment and meet the qualifications outlined above, we invite you to apply today!

Job Details

• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
• Pay: £42,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Experience

• Quality or Health & Safety management: 5 years (required)

Work Location

In person