REED Engineering & Manufacturing are working with a leading Engineering & Manufacturing company with a niche product.
QHSE Manager:
Key Responsibilities
1. Integrated Management System (IMS) Management
Develop, maintain, and continually improve the company's Integrated Management System aligned to: ISO 9001 (Quality Management)
ISO 14001 (Environmental Management)
ISO 45001 (Health & Safety Management)
Coordinate certification audits and ensure all standards are met or exceeded.
2. Safety Leadership & Compliance
Lead the site's Health & Safety strategy and champion a proactive safety culture.
Conduct and manage risk assessments including COSHH, PUWER, and LOLER .
Oversee incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions.
Ensure full compliance with UK HSE legislation, internal policies, and industry best practices.
3. Quality Assurance & Control (QA/QC)
Oversee QA/QC activities for welding, fabrication, and machining operations.
Review and approve Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) .
Ensure adherence to relevant welding standards and materials specifications.
4. Audit & Certification
Plan, manage, and conduct: Internal QHSE audits
Supplier audits
External certification/accreditation audits
Monitor corrective and preventive action (CAPA) effectiveness.
5. Culture & Training
Drive behavioural safety initiatives and lead toolbox talks.
Deliver QHSE training programs across the organisation.
Empower teams to take ownership of quality and safety within their work areas.
6. Documentation & Reporting
Manage and track Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
Conduct structured root cause analysis using tools such as 5 Whys, Ishikawa, and 8D .
Report and analyse QHSE performance indicators, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
7. Operational Support
Support project and engineering teams with method statements, quality documentation, and site compliance requirements.
Provide practical guidance to ensure safe and high-quality execution of on-site activities.
Required Experience & Qualifications
Desirable
Proven experience as a QHSE Manager within heavy manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial engineering .
Strong technical background in either welding processes, metallurgy, machining or fabrication standards .
Demonstrable knowledge of UK Health & Safety regulations and compliance obligations.
Experience maintaining certification to ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 .
Hands-on experience conducting audits, incident investigations, and delivering QHSE training.
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