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 and 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 and 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 and 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 and Safety, Environmental Management, and Compliance.

Compliance and 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 and 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 and 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 and Expertise:

- Proven experience in Quality and/or Safety leadership roles, ideally within FMCG or pharmaceutical manuf