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A Global fast‑paced manufacturing company
We are looking for a Senior QESH Manager to join the team at our site in Greater London, 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. Reporting into the Site Director, you will have strong evidence of managing QESH teams in a similar facility.
This is a fantastic opportunity with a global company who offers fantastic progression possibilities.
Role: Senior QESH Manager
Location: Greater London, Enfield
Benefits: Company car/car allowance (£8,600) – Private medical care – Company bonus (10%)
Shift: Days
Hybrid opportunities: No
Key responsibilities
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 labour, 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.
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.
* 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.
Key requirements
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 in FMCG or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
* 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 processes.
* 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 methodologies.
* 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 organisational 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.
* Recognised for leadership excellence, fostering collaboration, accountability, and a results‑driven culture.
* 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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