SHEQ Manager

Reed; Tewkesbury2; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed is seeking a Quality, Environmental & Health & Safety Manager to lead QHSE across our manufacturing operation. You will own the Integrated Management System (IMS), maintain ISO compliance and drive improvements that reduce risk while fostering a culture of quality and safety at the site.

You will report to the Operations Director and partner with the leadership team to deliver operational excellence, regulatory compliance and sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience leading QHSE in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Experience leading external audits and maintaining accreditations.
• Excellent understanding of health & safety legislation and risk management.
• Proactive approach with continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the site IMS, ensuring ISO compliance.
• Lead ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 activities and external audits.
• Develop, monitor and report QHSE performance metrics.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement control measures.
• Lead investigations into incidents and root cause analysis.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions across the business.
• Promote safety culture through training and engagement initiatives.
• Liaise with regulators, auditors and external stakeholders.
• Support sustainability initiatives and environmental accreditations.
• Provide regular QHSE reporting to leadership.

Skills

QHSE experience

ISO 9001 knowledge

ISO 14001 knowledge

Risk management

Root cause analysis

Stakeholder influence

NEBOSH certificate

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Are you an experienced QHSE professional looking to make a real impact within a growing manufacturing business?

We are seeking a Quality, Environmental & Health & Safety Manager to lead and develop all aspects of Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety performance across our manufacturing operation. This is a key leadership role, responsible for maintaining compliance, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring a culture where quality and safety are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

Working closely with the Operations Director and wider leadership team, you will take ownership of the site's Integrated Management System (IMS), ensuring continued compliance with ISO standards while promoting best practice across the business. You will play a pivotal role in supporting operational excellence, reducing risk, and driving sustainable improvements throughout the manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the site's Integrated Management System (IMS).
• Lead ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 compliance activities and external audits.
• Develop, monitor and report on QHSE performance metrics.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement effective control measures.
• Lead investigations into incidents, non-conformances and root cause analysis activities.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions across the business.
• Support and develop a positive safety culture through training and engagement initiatives.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, certification auditors and external stakeholders.
• Support sustainability initiatives and maintain relevant environmental accreditations.
• Provide regular QHSE reporting to the leadership team.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous QHSE experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Experience leading external audits and maintaining accreditations.
• Excellent understanding of Health & Safety legislation and risk management.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• The ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• A proactive approach with a passion for continuous improvement.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business.
• A varied and influential leadership position.
• The chance to shape and improve QHSE performance across the site.
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you're passionate about quality, safety, environmental compliance and continuous improvement within manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.