QSHE Manager

Si Recruitment; Sedgefield; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company in Sedgefield is seeking an experienced QHSE Manager. This key role involves leading all Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental activities to ensure compliance with ISO standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills and have a background in Quality Management. Responsibilities include managing the Integrated Management System and conducting audits, among other tasks. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills required.
• Experience with 5 Whys, Fishbone, and RCA techniques is a plus.
• Ability to read engineering drawings essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead departmental performance and monitor KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Oversee internal, supplier, and customer audits.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Analytical skills

Problem-solving techniques

Strong communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Previous Quality Management experience

Tools

MS Office

MRP / ERP systems

Job description

QHSE Manager

We are recruiting for an experienced QHSE Manager to join a well-established manufacturing business. This key operational role is responsible for leading all Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental activities, ensuring departmental performance targets are met and driving compliance and continuous improvement across the business.

The QHSE Manager will manage the Integrated Management System, lead certification and audit activities, support new product introduction, and ensure all processes meet ISO and regulatory standards. Strong leadership, clear communication, and effective cross-department collaboration are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead departmental performance, monitor KPIs, and implement improvements
• Manage workload, staff development, and departmental expenditure
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, and internal teams on QHSE matters
• Maintain and develop the Integrated Management System (ISO9001)
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and certifications
• Lead problem-solving activities (8D, 5 Whys, RCA) and manage NCRs and warranty claims
• Oversee internal, supplier, and customer audits
• Support new product introduction, including FAI / PPAP documentation
• Maintain document control and promote continuous improvement across teams

HSE Management

• Maintain ISO14001 compliance and support sustainability reporting
• Lead risk assessments, site safety reviews, and corrective action planning
• Oversee accident / incident reporting, monthly HSE meetings and hazard management
• Manage external monitoring activities (noise, LEV, air quality, etc.)
• Conduct QHSE inductions for new employees and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance

Person Specification

• Strong work ethic with a focus on continuous improvement
• Analytical, methodical problem-solver with mindfulness
• Experience with 5 Whys, Fishbone, and RCA techniques
• Able to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong verbal, written, and digital communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office; MRP / ERP experience preferred
• Able to read engineering drawings and understand tolerances
• Previous Quality Management experience essential; regulated sector experience (rail / automotive) advantageous