QHSE Manager in North West
Posted by Reed Specialist Recruitment
£55,000 – £60,000 a year
North West · Permanent
QHSE Manager - FMCG
£55,000 - £60,000
Blackburn
Do you have broad management experience across QHSE and want an opportunity to shape standards across a growing manufacturing group, where you can directly influence business performance, safety culture and future acquisitions?
This rapidly growing manufacturer supplies consumer products to customers across the UK and international markets, working closely with large wholesalers as well as small independent retailers. Following their incorporation into a massive global FMCG business, they've received significant investment into their UK manufacturing operations and have plans in place to grow their Lancashire site over the coming years.
As QHSE Manager, you will take ownership of Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental performance across the group. Working closely with senior leadership, you will lead ISO management systems & compliance standards, support operational improvements, and build a proactive QHSE culture.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a multi-faceted leadership role looking after Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental functions in a manufacturing or processing environment such as FMCG, pharmaceuticals, chemicals or packaging.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on leader looking to take the next step in their career within a major manufacturing business, where they can operate at all levels of the organisation to shape culture and significantly impact day-to-day operations.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Leading QHSE strategy and compliance across manufacturing, warehousing, distribution and office operations.
- Managing and improving ISO management systems, including certification and surveillance audits.
- Leading risk reduction initiatives, workplace inspections, and safety improvement programmes.
- Overseeing environmental compliance, waste management, and sustainability initiatives.
- Leading and developing compliance, laboratory, and SHEQ personnel across the Group.
- Supporting the integration of acquired businesses and aligning Group-wide QHSE standards.
The ideal person will have:
- Varied QHSE leadership experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, FMCG, warehousing, logistics, or a similarly regulated industry.
- Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, risk assessments, incident investigations, and audit processes.
- Relevant Health & Safety qualifications such as NEBOSH general certificate
- Experience managing ISO management systems, ideally ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
- A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to champion cultural change and continuous improvement.
If you are interested in this position, please click apply or contact Madison Beley at Reed.
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