Quality & HSE Manager

Omega Resource Group; Dartington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established SME manufacturing business is seeking a Quality & HSE Manager to drive quality strategies and ensure compliance with ISO standards. The role entails overseeing quality and health & safety processes while collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in quality management within manufacturing, proven leadership, and knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. This is a permanent position located between Gloucester and Cheltenham, offering a salary of £50,000 - £55,000.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience managing multi-disciplined teams.
• Notable experience in quality and HSE roles within manufacturing.
• Evidence of ownership of QMS processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a quality strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Maintain and improve the QMS in line with ISO standards.
• Lead root cause investigations using problem-solving tools.

Skills

Quality Management

HSE Management

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Problem-solving tools

Supplier quality management

Data analysis

Education

Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality or related field

Tools

SAP Business One

Q-Pulse

Office & Analytic software

Job description

Quality & HSE Manager

Gloucester / Cheltenham

Manufacturing Facility

Permanent

£50,000 - £55,000

The Role – Quality & HSE Manager

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a confident Quality and HSE Manager to join an established SME manufacturing business ideally situated between Gloucester and Cheltenham.

You’ll be tasked with leading quality matters within the business including QMS and Quality Assurance matters, whilst also guiding ongoing Environmental, Health and Safety Matters.

This is a unique opportunity working closely with management across the business to lead the continued growth and success of a modern manufacturing business.

You will need to have experience in both Quality Management as well as exposure and experience to HSE to be suitable for this role.

Duties – Quality & HSE Manager

• Develop and implement a site-wide quality strategy aligned with business and customer objectives.
• Partner with Production, Engineering & Supply Chain teams to integrate quality.
• Maintain and continuously improve the QMS in line with ISO standards.
• Plan and lead internal audits, coordinate external and customer audits.
• Monitor and analyse process capability and product conformance through key metrics.
• Lead root cause investigations using structured problem‑solving tools (8D, 5 Whys).
• Manage supplier quality performance through audits, scorecards, and improvement plans.
• Oversee customer returns and complaint processes (CRNs).
• Maintain and improve EHS management systems.
• Coordinate risk assessments, safe systems of work and training.
• Lead on quality matters for Production, Engineering, Supply Chain and Service.
• Coach teams in standard work and structured problem solving (8D, 5-Whys) and verify CAPA effectiveness.
• Design and deliver concise, practical training (inspection methods, control plans, etc.).
• Promote Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance product quality.
• Coordinate Quality, Environmental and H&S data gathering to support Group reporting.

Background – Quality & HSE Manager

• Preferably a Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related field.
• Notable experience in quality / HSE roles within manufacturing.
• Evidence of ownership of QMS processes.
• Proven leadership experience managing multi‑disciplinary teams.
• ISO 9001 (and familiarity with ISO 14001 / 45001).
• Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem‑solving experience.
• SAP Business One (or equivalent ERP) coverage.
• QMS / DMS such as Q-Pulse (or equivalent QMS).
• Office & Analytic software experience.

For more information regarding this role please call Lee Powell on 01453 829530 or to make an application apply online directly or email.

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy.