Senior QESH Manager

A Global fast-paced manufacturing company are looking for a Senior QESH Manager to join the team at their impressive site in the Greater London area, Enfield

The ideal candidate will be a hard-working, adaptable and personable QESH Manager with a strong technical background within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Operating in a busy environment and reporting into the Site Director, you will have strong evidence of managing a QESH teams in a similar facility
 
This is a fantastic opportunity with a global company who offer fantastic progression possibilities    

Role: Senior QESH Manager
Location: Greater London, Enfield
Salary: £80,000 + benefits
Benefits: Company car/car allowance (£8,600) – Private medical care – Company bonus (10%)
Shift: Days
Hybrid opportunities: No
 
The key responsibilities of the Senior QESH Manager role will be:
Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Product Management, Manufacturing, and Distribution to implement process improvements that enhance site safety, product quality, and environmental sustainability.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between operations, engineering, and corporate objectives.

Business Planning & Budget Management

• Lead the development of the site’s bottom-up Annual Business Plan, ensuring clear alignment with SQE priorities.
• Manage budgets throughout the year, including labor, laboratory upgrades, and key compliance initiatives.

Technical & Operational Excellence

• Provide expert engineering guidance to resolve complex challenges, ensuring solutions meet safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Oversee the Quality Management System (QMS) and EHS programs, embedding a “right-first-time” mindset across all teams.
• Monitor and act on key safety and quality KPIs to drive continuous improvement in yield, waste reduction, and performance.

Leadership & Culture

• Lead and develop the on-site QESH function, setting strategic direction in alignment with business goals.
• Champion a culture of safety, accountability, and innovation across all levels of the organization.
• Mentor and coach teams in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Health & Safety, Environmental Management, and Compliance.

Compliance & Standards

• Ensure adherence to local regulatory requirements (e.g., HSE, Environment Agency) and global standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 45001, GMP, and HACCP.
• Oversee systems for product release, investigations, root cause analysis (RCA), and CAPA management.
• Lead and prepare for internal and external audits, acting as the site’s primary contact for regulators and key customers.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices to identify and apply innovative solutions that enhance site performance.
• Lead incident investigations and embed key learnings to strengthen processes and prevent recurrence.
• Promote the adoption of safe and sustainable technologies to support long-term business and environmental objectives.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build trusted relationships with internal and external partners, including regulatory authorities, customers, unions, and corporate teams.
• Collaborate with People & Culture, Engineering, and Operations to embed best practices in training, onboarding, and employee engagement.

The key requirements of the Senior QESH Manager will be:
 Education:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Experience & Expertise:

• Proven experience in Quality and/or Safety leadership roles, ideally within FMCG or pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and operating effectively within a matrixed organization.
• Strong track record in Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) compliance, Quality Management Systems (QMS), and regulatory audit
• Deep understanding of manufacturing regulatory frameworks and safety standards (e.g. PUWER, LOTO); formal qualifications such as IOSH or NEBOSH are highly advantageous.
• Skilled in risk management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement
• Solid understanding of statistical process control, customer complaint management, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, capable of engaging effectively across all organizational levels.
• Experienced in balancing strategic priorities with tactical, day-to-day decision-making in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Recognized for leadership excellence, fostering collaboration, accountability, and a results-driven culture.
• Ability to navigate complex challenges, align competing objectives, and drive consensus-based solutions.
• Highly motivated and resilient, with drive, energy, and passion for delivering sustainable operational excellence.

 Please apply online or contact kieran.brookes@technical-network.co.uk for a confidential conversation
 
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