Head of Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE)
Location: Sheffield
Full:time, Permanent
Overview
Are you a visionary Quality leader ready to shape the future of sustainable manufacturing? We are seeking a Head of QHSE to define and drive the organisation’s Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental strategy: embedding a culture of excellence, compliance and continuous improvement across all levels of the business, working with first‑of‑a‑kind automation assembly processes. This is an exciting role with the scope to embed quality culture across the organisation. This is a pivotal leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives on innovation, collaboration and delivering impact in a fast‑paced, high‑performance environment.
What Youll Do
* Define and deliver the company’s QHSE vision, strategy and roadmap.
* Champion a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
* Lead and develop a high‑performing team of QHSE professionals.
* Oversee and evolve the Quality Management System (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, etc.).
* Integrate robust quality, safety and environmental standards into every business process.
* Drive improvement through data, metrics and structured problem‑solving methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, 8D, DMAIC, FMEA).
* Build strong partnerships with customers, regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders.
* Serve as a trusted advisor to the senior leadership team on all QHSE matters.
What Youll Bring
* A degree in Engineering, Quality Management or related field (Master’s preferred).
* 10+ years senior leadership experience in quality, operational excellence or HSE: ideally in a manufacturing, engineering or regulated industry.
* Proven success in embedding a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
* Strong working knowledge of ISO standards, Lean, Six Sigma and business management systems.
* Exceptional communication, leadership and change management skills.
* Analytical, data‑driven and commercially astute: able to influence and inspire at all levels.
Who You Are
You’re a confident, credible leader who thrives in complex environments. You can balance strategic vision with hands‑on execution, drive operational excellence and empower teams to perform at their best. Above all, you’re passionate about quality, safety and building a culture where excellence is the standard.
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