Quality & HSE Director

Quality & HSE Director Lancashire Competitive salary plus benefits Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be partnering with a leading international manufacturing organisation in Lancashire to recruit a Quality & HSE Director. This is a pivotal leadership role with responsibility for designing, implementing and embedding a globally consistent Integrated Management System across multiple international operations. The successful candidate will drive quality, health, safety and environmental excellence while leading the implementation of key ISO frameworks and establishing a culture of continuous improvement across the Group.

Responsibilities of the Quality & HSE Director:
Lead and develop the Group Quality & HSE function, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives. Provide direct leadership and support to the UK Quality and Health & Safety teams. Design, build and implement a single, globally aligned Integrated Management System. Drive the strategic implementation, certification and continual improvement of ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems. Build systems to assess the overall cost of poor quality and develop the team to address the issues.

Ensure products are manufactured, tested and released in compliance with customer requirements, industry standards and regulatory specifications. Drive a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence and regulatory compliance across all sites. We are keen to speak with Quality & HSE Directors with the following A Quality-biased strategic leader who has previously had responsibility for the HSE function. Degree qualification in an Engineering or Quality related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.

Chartered status or recognised professional accreditation in Quality, Health & Safety or a related field is ideal. Proven experience in a senior Quality and/or HSE leadership role within a manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge and practical experience of Integrated Management Systems. Experience leading organisational change and driving the adoption of best practice across multiple sites. Excellent stakeholder management, communication and leadership skills.

A strategic mindset with the ability to balance operational delivery and long-term business objectives. Apply now or for more information on the Quality and HSE Director role, contact Ian Bruce