Health, Safety & Quality Manager Kidderminster, Worcestershire Full-Time | Permanent | Monday-Friday £50,000 TO 55,000 per annum About the Role We are seeking a proactive and experienced Health, Safety & Quality Manager to join a reputable and well-established manufacturing business in Kidderminster. This is a critical leadership position responsible for managing all aspects of Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE), and Quality Assurance (QA) across the site. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping and embedding a positive health and safety culture, while also ensuring the company's products meet and exceed quality standards. You'll work cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and senior leadership, leading the charge on compliance, employee wellbeing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Health & Safety Management * Take full ownership of the company's Health & Safety Management System (HSMS), ensuring legal compliance and best practice implementation. * Carry out regular site inspections and risk assessments, identifying hazards and recommending corrective actions. * Maintain and update the site's Health & Safety Policy, procedures, and risk registers. * Investigate and report on accidents, incidents, and near misses, ensuring corrective actions are communicated and completed. * Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, and employee training in line with legislative requirements and internal standards. * Lead fire safety measures, emergency preparedness, and first aid coordination on site. * Liaise with external bodies (e.g., HSE, insurers) and ensure the site is audit-ready at all times. Quality Assurance & Compliance * Manage and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO 9001:2015 standards. * Develop and implement quality inspection procedures and testing protocols across production stages. * Monitor product quality and drive the resolution of quality issues through root cause analysis and CAPA processes. * Conduct internal audits and manage external certification and surveillance audits. * Lead quality investigations, manage customer complaints, and implement corrective/preventive actions. * Maintain and oversee document control, calibration records, and product traceability logs. Leadership & Strategic Input * Act as a trusted advisor to the senior management team on all matters relating to Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality. * Create and deliver the site's HSQ strategy and continuous improvement roadmap. * Champion employee engagement and behavioural safety initiatives, building a positive and proactive HSQ culture. * Mentor and develop staff in best practices for quality and safety awareness. * Oversee the performance of the site's safety and quality KPIs, reporting regularly to senior leadership. Ideal Candidate Profile * Demonstrable experience in a similar role within manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environments. * NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) is essential; NEBOSH Diploma or working towards is desirable. * Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, with experience managing audits and certification processes. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels. * Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently and as part of a team. * Confident using systems for risk assessments, QMS, reporting, and data tracking. What's on Offer * £50,000 to £55,000 per annum * A senior-level opportunity to shape and lead HSQ practices at a key manufacturing site. * A strategic role with high visibility across the business and the chance to implement long-term improvements. * Ongoing professional development and support for further qualifications. * A collaborative and supportive team environment. MAN24