QSHE Director

We are seeking an experienced QSHE Director to provide strategic leadership across Quality, Environment, Health and Safety within a complex manufacturing and supply chain environment. This role is responsible for driving governance, compliance, technical excellence, and a prevention-led safety culture while protecting consumers, products, and brand reputation.

Client Details

A global market-leading drinks manufacturer known for iconic brands, strong values, and a commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability.

Description

• Lead Quality, Food Safety and Technical Governance, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Oversee QSHE management systems and certifications, maintaining operational excellence and audit readiness.
• Drive product integrity initiatives, including vulnerability assessments, food defence, and fraud prevention.
• Ensure robust traceability systems and effective issue resolution processes.
• Lead incident and crisis management, including root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement programmes.
• Champion a proactive Zero Harm culture through behavioural safety programmes and risk prevention initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement in environmental performance, including waste reduction, emissions management, recycling, and resource efficiency.
• Develop and execute QSHE strategy aligned with organisational goals and operational priorities.
• Manage QSHE budgets, technical programmes, laboratories, and external service providers.
• Build capability across QSHE teams through coaching, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Lead cross-functional projects and support safe, compliant delivery of capital investment programmes.

Profile

• Senior leadership experience within a complex FMCG, food, beverage, manufacturing, or consumer goods environment.
• Deep expertise in Quality, Food Safety, and QSHE management systems.
• Strong experience in incident, risk, and crisis management.
• Proven track record of leading safety culture transformation and behavioural safety initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of environmental compliance and sustainability practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Analytical and data-driven approach to decision making.
• Degree qualified in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Willingness to travel regularly.

• Experience managing co-manufacturing or partner networks.
• NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Knowledge of ISO, FSSC, AIB, or similar certification frameworks.
• Advanced qualifications in a scientific, technical, or engineering discipline.

Job Offer

• Competitive Director salary level
• Competitive package