QHSE Manager

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.