Are you a passionate and experienced and visionary Head of Quality looking to take the next step in your career? Join a fast-growing and forward-thinking manufacturing business where quality, safety, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.
We are working with a dynamic and rapidly expanding manufacturing company with a strong reputation for innovation, operational excellence, and delivering high-quality products to a diverse range of industries. As part of their continued growth, we’re looking for a Head of Quality, Health & Safety (QHSE) to drive standards, shape strategy, and embed a culture of excellence across the business.
The Role
As Head of Quality, Health & Safety, you will lead and manage all aspects of our QHSE function. Reporting directly to the Operations Director, you will play a key role in ensuring our products, processes, and people exceed industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and execute the overall quality vision, strategy, and roadmap.
- Develop, implement, and maintain ISO-accredited QHSE management systems
- Champion a culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
- Lead internal and external audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
- Promote a proactive safety culture through training, engagement, and incident investigation.
- Implement and manage effective root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Foster a high-performing team culture focused on accountability and results.
- Act as the key point of contact for all regulatory and certification bodies.
- Monitor and report on performance metrics, driving accountability at all levels.
- Champion sustainability, environmental compliance, and employee wellbeing.
About You
- Minimum 10 years of experience in a senior quality leadership role within manufacturing, engineering, pharmaceuticals, Aerospace, Automotive or similar regulated industries.
- Proven track record of implementing and sustaining a quality culture.
- Extensive experience with business management systems and quality frameworks
- Strong problem-solving capabilities and familiarity with structured methodologies
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and change management skills.
- Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams.