Job Title: QHSE Manager Contact: Conor O'Hagan Description:
We are seeking an experienced and driven QHSE Manager to join a leading manufacturing and distribution operation based in Co Antrim. This is a pivotal leadership role where you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by driving a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and compliance across the organisation. Reporting directly to the Operations Director, the QHSE Manager will play a key role in reducing the cost of quality, enhancing right first time performance, and ensuring adherence to Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
Top 3 Things to Know About this Role:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to lead and influence business performance and culture.
- Based in Co Antrim, working within a supportive and values driven team environment.
The Role:
As the QHSE Manager, you will:
- Develop, implement, and maintain robust Quality Management Systems (QMS) in line with ISO 9001 and customer requirements.
- Lead internal, external, customer, and certification audits.
- Manage non conformances, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Oversee Supplier Quality Assurance, including audits and corrective actions.
- Develop and maintain the Health & Safety Management System, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct risk assessments, accident investigations, and lead safety training initiatives.
- Drive environmental initiatives to reduce waste, energy usage, and overall environmental impact.
- Monitor changes in legislation and standards, ensuring compliance across the organisation.
- Track, analyse, and report key QHSE KPIs, producing monthly reports on compliance and performance.
- Coach and support managers and supervisors in their QHSE responsibilities, fostering a proactive safety culture.
The Person:
To excel in this role, you will need:
- A degree (or equivalent experience) in Quality, Engineering, Technical, Business, or a related field.
- 5 + 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.
- A self driven, resilient attitude with the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment.
Desirable Criteria:
- NEBOSH or formal Health & Safety qualification.
- Experience with ISO 14001.
- Lean / Continuous Improvement experience.
The Reward:
This role offers:
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
- 31 days annual leave plus a holiday purchase scheme.
- Workplace pension and life assurance.
- Health Cash Plan and Kingsbridge Diamond Membership.
- Employee discounts across 1,000s of high street and online retailers.
- Cycle to Work scheme and free financial advice.
- Reward & recognition programme, long service awards, and employee referral scheme.
- A supportive team environment aligned with values of Open & Honest, Respect, Teamwork, and Accountability.
- Opportunities to drive meaningful improvement and cultural change within a dynamic organisation.
Next Steps:
For further information and to apply for this QHSE Manager role, please contact Conor O'Hagan for a confidential chat.