QSHE Systems ManagerFTC - 12 Month Maternity CoverLocation: Dagenham areaSalary: Circa £50kHours: Day shift (flexibility required as business needs evolve)We represent a well-established manufacturing business based in the Dagenham area, currently undergoing an exciting period of growth and maturity. They are looking to appoint an experienced QSHE Systems Manager to take full ownership of their Quality, Safety, Health and Environmental management systems across the business.This is a senior, hands‑on role, reporting into the Senior Quality & Compliance Manager, and will suit someone who is equally comfortable leading audits, influencing stakeholders and getting involved at an operational level.The RoleAs QSHE Systems Manager, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining and improving the company’s Business Management System (BMS), ensuring ongoing compliance with industry standards and certifications. You will lead all internal and external audits, act as the main point of contact for certification bodies and drive continuous improvement across the organisation.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop, implement and maintain the Business Management System in line with ISO 9001, CoP, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001Act as Lead Internal Auditor, managing and delivering the internal audit programmeManage all external audits, registrations and certifications, ensuring successful outcomesDrive corrective and preventative actions and verify effective closure of non‑conformancesMaintain quality manuals, policies and procedures, ensuring document control and relevanceDevelop and manage QSHE KPIs and report performance to senior leadershipDeliver QSHE training to promote a strong safety and compliance cultureConduct and oversee statutory inspections and assessments including Fire, PUWER and COSHHSupport manufacturing projects and NPI processes through structured auditsIdentify and lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean / Six Sigma principlesCarry out risk assessments and drive actions to reduce or eliminate riskWork closely with internal teams, customers, suppliers and external bodiesAbout YouProven experience in a QSHE / Quality Systems leadership role within a manufacturing environmentStrong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and Codes of Practice (essential)Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 (highly advantageous)Automotive quality auditing experience is essentialStrong understanding and application of Lean Manufacturing and Six SigmaConfident leading audits and influencing cross‑functional teamsComfortable being hands‑on as well as strategicExcellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skillsCompetent user of Microsoft Office packagesQualificationsDegree in Quality, Business, Manufacturing Engineering or a related disciplineMembership of a relevant professional body (desirable)Lead Auditor qualification (advantageous)Additional InformationThis is a salaried, day‑shift roleTravel to other company sites, suppliers and customers may be required, including occasional travel to Pontypool, Wales #J-18808-Ljbffr