QESH Manager

Neways Electronics International; Son en Breugel; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Neways Electronics International in the Netherlands seeks a QESH Manager to lead quality, environment, safety and health initiatives across our Son, Echt, and Nijmegen sites. You will translate strategy into KPIs and drive improvements with the Management Team.

You will manage a team of about 20 QESH professionals, ensure ISO 9001/13485 and IATF 16949 compliance, and partner with stakeholders to enhance customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years in a comparable technical manufacturing environment.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across locations.
• Extensive knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and IATF 16949.
• Knowledge of ISO 14971 and MDR is a strong advantage.
• Experience with certification processes, audits, and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of Health, Safety & Environment processes and legislation.
• Customer-focused, results-driven, and analytical mindset.
• Excellent Dutch and English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the QESH strategy across Son, Echt, and Nijmegen.
• Lead and develop a team of about 20 QESH professionals.
• Maintain and improve multi-site management systems.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 13485, IATF 16949, and other standards.
• Lead internal, external, and certification audits.
• Manage relationships with customers, suppliers, cert bodies, and others.
• Own the ESH policy and collaborate with HSE Coordinator and Prevention Officers.
• Analyze performance, risks, and trends; report to MD and Management Team.
• Lead strategic projects to grow and professionalize the org.

Skills

Leadership

Quality mgmt

Change mgmt

Communication

Multisite leadership

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Are you the inspiring leader who can take Quality, Safety, Health & Environment to the next level within a growing high-tech organization? Make an impact as QESH Manager!

• Location Son.
• Job area Quality.
• Work experience Senior Manager / Supervisor.
• Educational background master_degree.
• Flexibility on-site and remote.
• Employment type Full-time, Fixed term.
• Sites in Son, Echt, and Nijmegen.

This is how you make an impact

As QESH Manager, you will report directly to the Managing Director and serve as a member of the Management Team. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving Quality, Environment, Safety & Health policies across our sites in Son, Echt, and Nijmegen.

Leading a team of approximately 20 professionals, both directly and indirectly, within Quality and ESH, you will create the conditions that enable the organization to achieve its quality, safety, health, and environmental objectives. You will be the driving force behind continuous improvement, compliance, and organizational development, translating strategic goals into tangible results.

In this role, you will drive a consistent quality approach across multiple locations while considering different markets, customers, and regulatory requirements. You will have overall responsibility for the quality management systems at our ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certified sites in Son and Echt, as well as our IATF 16949 certified site in Nijmegen. As a result, you will play a key role in further professionalizing our management systems and enhancing customer satisfaction, quality performance, and operational excellence.

This is what we offer you

We offer a challenging and diverse management position within a dynamic high-tech environment. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the organization and help shape the future of our business together with the Management Team.

You will join a culture where collaboration, entrepreneurship, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in investing in our people and provide plenty of opportunities for personal growth, leadership development, and initiative.

In addition, you can expect:

• A competitive salary aligned with your knowledge and experience.
• 27 vacation days plus 13 ADV days.
• Flexible start and finish times.
• An attractive pension scheme.
• Laptop and mobile phone.
• Company lease car.
• Extensive opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.
• A strategic position within the Management Team.

This is what you bring to the team

You are an inspiring leader who knows how to connect, motivate, and develop people. You combine a strong quality management background with a pragmatic mindset and are capable of making an impact at both strategic and operational levels. You are organizationally aware, decisive, and naturally driven to improve.

With excellent communication skills, you are able to engage employees, management, customers, and external stakeholders and successfully lead change and improvement initiatives.

Additionally, you have:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree level of thinking and working, preferably in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in a comparable technical manufacturing environment.
• At least 5 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Proven experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams, preferably across multiple locations.
• Extensive knowledge of quality management systems such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and IATF 16949.
• Knowledge of ISO 14971 and MDR is considered a strong advantage.
• Experience with certification processes, audits, and continuous improvement programs.
• Knowledge of Health, Safety & Environment processes and relevant legislation.
• A customer-focused, results-driven, and analytical approach.
• A positive, entrepreneurial, and pragmatic mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Dutch and English.

Your daily responsibilities include

As QESH Manager, you will be responsible for developing, safeguarding, and executing the QESH strategy across our sites in Son, Echt, and Nijmegen. You will ensure that quality, safety, health, and environmental considerations are embedded in daily operations while fostering a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.

Your responsibilities further include:

• Developing and implementing the QESH strategy in line with organizational objectives and translating it into KPIs, improvement programs, and annual plans.
• Leading, coaching, and developing a team of approximately 20 QESH professionals.
• Maintaining and continuously improving management systems across multiple sites.
• Ensuring compliance with quality standards, legal requirements, and customer expectations, while safeguarding adherence to ISO 13485, IATF 16949, and other relevant standards.
• Initiating, leading, and embedding organization-wide improvement programs focused on quality, compliance, safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Leading the preparation, execution, and follow-up of internal, external, and certification audits.
• Managing relationships with customers, suppliers, certification bodies, and other external stakeholders in the areas of quality, safety, and compliance.
• Taking ownership of the ESH policy and working closely with the Health, Safety & Environment Coordinator and Prevention Officers to maintain a safe and healthy working environment.
• Analyzing performance, risks, and trends and reporting findings to the Managing Director and Management Team.
• Leading strategic projects within your area of expertise and contributing to the further growth and professionalization of the organization.

Together with your team, you ensure that quality, safety, health, and environmental management are not only safeguarded but become a true competitive advantage for both our organization and our customers.