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Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) Manager
We are seeking an experienced Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE) Manager to join our manufacturing and distribution operation. This is a pivotal role focused on reducing the cost of quality, driving right‑first‑time performance, and embedding a strong culture of continuous improvement, safety, and compliance across the business.
The QHSE Manager will develop, implement and maintain robust Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental management systems, ensuring compliance with legislation, standards, and customer requirements, while maintaining focus on strategic priorities amid day‑to‑day operational demands.
Quality Management
- Develop, implement, and maintain the QMS in line with ISO 9001 and customer requirements
- Lead internal, external, customer, and certification audits
- Manage non‑conformances, root cause analysis, and CAPA
- Deliver improvement projects to reduce defects, waste, and rework
- Ensure product and process quality across manufacturing and distribution
- Oversee Supplier Quality Assurance, including audits and corrective actions
Health & Safety
- Develop and maintain the Health & Safety Management System
- Conduct risk assessments, accident, and incident investigations
- Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements
- Lead safety training, toolbox talks, and awareness programmes
- Promote a proactive safety culture and high standards of housekeeping
Environmental Management
- Develop and maintain the Environmental Management System (ISO 14001, where applicable)
- Ensure compliance with environmental legislation
- Drive initiatives to reduce environmental impact, waste, and energy usage
Compliance, Training & Reporting
- Maintain all QHSE documentation, procedures, and records
- Monitor changes in legislation and standards
- Deliver QHSE training across the organisation
- Track, analyse, and report key QHSE KPIs
- Produce monthly reports on compliance, performance, and improvement activity
Leadership & Engagement
- Coach and support managers and supervisors in QHSE responsibilities
- Lead by example, promoting company values and operational excellence
- Work cross‑functionally with Operations, Procurement, HR, and senior leadership
- Degree (or equivalent experience) in Quality, Engineering, Technical, Business, or similar
- 5–8 years’ experience in a Quality / QHSE leadership role within manufacturing or FMCG
- Strong experience with ISO 9001 and quality audit management
- Proven ability to deliver continuous improvement and exceed business targets
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
- Strong problem‑solving, data analysis, and IT skills
- Self‑driven, resilient, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment
- NEBOSH or a formal Health & Safety qualification
- ISO 14001 experience
- Lean / Continuous Improvement experience
Uform is committed to inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process, please let us know.
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Uform reserve the right to enhance the criteria in the event of a large volume of applicants. We may also utilise waiting lists.
Due to the high volume of applicants only those candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and be able to provide evidence as such, if invited for an interview.
Uform is an Equal Opportunities Employer