QSHE & Compliance Manager

NEW VACANCY! (PK9245)

QSHE & COMPLIANCE MANAGER

COMMUTABLE FROM STAFFORDSHIRE / NORTH BIRMINGHAM / DERBYSHIRE / CHESHIRE

SALARY £COMPETITIVE (Please Contact me for Further Details) + 23 Days Holiday


HOURS OF WORK: MONDAY TO FRIDAY - 8.30am till 5pm (30mins Lunch)

Our client is a specialist corrugated packaging manufacturer based in the Midlands, they supply their clients with digital, screen and litho printed specialist packaging products and point of sale displays.

They are currently looking for an experienced QSHE & Compliance Manager to lead and manage all aspects of Health & Safety, Quality and accreditation across the business. You will be responsible for ensuring legal compliance, maintaining certification standards and embedding a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement through the sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all Health & Safety activities across multiple sites
• Ensure full compliance with UK legislation, including PUWER and implementation of safe systems of work
• Manage risk assessments, audits, incident investigations and corrective action processes
• Oversee the safe operation of high-risk equipment including cutting & pressing machinery
• Promote and embed a proactive, positive safety culture across the organisation
• Maintain and continuously develop the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
• Lead internal audits, drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with operational teams to ensure consistent product quality standards
• Support root cause analysis to reduce waste, defects and rework
• Manage and maintain certifications including BRCGS Packaging, FSC Chain of Custody, and other relevant standards
• Lead external audits and ensure ongoing audit readiness across all sites
• Maintain compliance documentation, systems, and records
• Act as the primary point of contact for certification bodies and external auditors
• Provide expert guidance and support to management and operational teams
• Develop internal capability to strengthen compliance and reduce reliance on key people
• Drive continuous improvement across all Quality, Safety, Health, and Environmental (QSHE) activities

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a QSHE, Health & Safety, or Quality leadership role within a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation and best practice
• Experience managing ISO 9001, with exposure to BRCGS Packaging and FSC Chain of Custody desirable
• NEBOSH (or equivalent) qualification
• Strong leadership with a high level of ownership and accountability
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across all levels of the business
• Ability to operate independently and make sound decisions
• High attention to detail with a structured, methodical approach
• Strong problem-solving capability
• Continuous improvement mindset with a proactive approach
• Demonstrable track record of maintaining compliance and successfully passing external audits (BRCGS, ISO, FSC)
• Evidence of reducing incidents, near misses, and improving safety performance
• Experience improving quality performance and reducing waste/rework
• Ability to maintain audit readiness and robust management systems