SHEQ Manager

Cranleigh STEM & Sustainability Recruitment; Welshpool; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site during probation

Home working thereafter

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Cranleigh STEM & Sustainability Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced SHEQ Manager in Wales. The role reports to the Managing Director and leads the site’s Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality functions to ensure compliance and drive a culture of continual improvement.

You will shape management systems, coach the SHEQ team and partner with senior leadership to deliver business objectives in a manufacturing setting. On-site during probation with occasional home working thereafter.

Qualifications

• Senior SHEQ leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Experience leading internal, external and customer audits.
• Good understanding of UK Health & Safety and environmental legislation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical/problem-solving skills with root-cause capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continually develop the site's integrated QMS.
• Ensure ISO, customer and statutory compliance across the site.
• Plan, manage and support audits internally, externally and with customers.
• Drive CAPA, investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as primary contact for quality-related customer concerns.
• Lead Health & Safety management systems and risk assessments.
• Manage Environmental Management System and sustainability objectives.
• Monitor SHEQ performance via KPIs and reviews.
• Provide SHEQ leadership across departments and coach the team.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify improvements and deliver objectives.

Skills

Senior SHEQ leadership

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

Audit leadership

Stakeholder management

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Job description

• On-site during probation, with occasional home working available thereafter

The Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing organisation for an experienced SHEQ Manager to join its senior leadership team.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a pivotal role responsible for leading the Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) function across the site. You will be responsible for maintaining compliance with statutory, customer and accredited management system requirements while driving a positive culture of quality, safety, environmental responsibility and continuous improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SHEQ professional looking to influence business strategy, develop high-performing management systems and make a tangible impact within a successful manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

As SHEQ Manager, you will:

• Lead and continually develop the site's integrated Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards, customer requirements and relevant legislation.
• Plan, manage and support internal, external and customer audits.
• Lead corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes, root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as the primary contact for quality-related customer concerns, ensuring timely investigation and resolution.
• Lead the site's Health & Safety management systems, including risk assessments, incident investigations and legal compliance.
• Manage the Environmental Management System, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and supporting sustainability objectives.
• Monitor, analyse and report SHEQ performance through KPIs, audits and management reviews.
• Provide independent SHEQ leadership, guidance and governance across all departments.
• Develop, coach and support the SHEQ team while promoting a positive safety and quality culture throughout the business.
• Work closely with operational and senior leadership teams to identify opportunities for improvement and deliver business objectives.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience in a senior SHEQ leadership position within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Experience leading internal, external and customer audits.
• A sound understanding of UK Health & Safety and environmental legislation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, engage and constructively challenge at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience of root cause analysis and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• IOSH Membership, Lead Auditor qualification or other relevant professional qualifications would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £50,000 - £60,000, depending on experience.
• Excellent benefits package.
• On-site working during probation, with occasional home working available thereafter.
• A senior leadership position with genuine influence over site performance and business strategy.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• The opportunity to shape and enhance quality, health, safety and environmental performance within a successful manufacturing organisation.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment where continuous improvement is encouraged.