Quality Health & Safety Manager
New Today
QHE Manager required for a newly created position driven by continued business growth-offering a unique opportunity to shape, influence, and lead the Quality, Health & Safety (QHS) function across a successful and expanding automotive group.The business is entering an exciting phase and is seeking a dynamic, engaging QHS leader who can drive a step-change in culture across the organisation. This role is not just about compliance-it's about embedding a proactive, best-in-class QHS mindset across all levels of the business. The RoleReporting directly to the General Manager, you will take full ownership of QHS across the Huddersfield site, with regular travel to two additional UK locations. A key focus will be to standardise QHS systems, processes, and behaviours across all three facilities, ensuring consistency and excellence group-wide.The QHS Manager will lead from the front to engage, influence, and bring stakeholders on board with a new and progressive approach. Success in this role will come from your ability to build relationships, challenge existing practices, and inspire teams to take ownership of QHS standards.This is a hands-on, visible role where you'll work closely with operational teams, driving continuous improvement and supporting business-critical projects.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the development and implementation of QHS systems, policies, and procedures across all sitesDrive a new, positive QHS culture, ensuring engagement and accountability at all levelsStandardise processes and best practices across the three UK facilitiesManage internal and external audits, ensuring compliance and accreditation readinessOversee transport, asset, and operational compliance across the groupChampion a proactive near-miss and risk prevention cultureConduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and implement corrective actionsDeliver engaging training, toolbox talks, and awareness initiativesMonitor and report on KPIs, trends, and performance metricsAct as the primary contact for regulatory bodies, including the Health and Safety ExecutiveLead continuous improvement initiatives across systems, processes, and operationsManage equipment compliance, calibration records, and supplier accreditationsSupport wider business projects and maintain the quality improvement logWhat We're Looking ForNEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)Proven experience within manufacturing, engineering, or warehousing environmentsStrong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and Quality systemsExperience with COSHH and wider compliance frameworksA highly engaging communicator who can influence, challenge, and bring people on the journeyDemonstrable experience of driving cultural change and improving QHS behavioursHands-on, proactive approach with the flexibility to work across multiple sitesDesirableLead Auditor qualificationISO / Quality certificationsLean / Six Sigma experiencePlease contact E3 Recruitment for further information#QHSManager #qualitymanager #h&smanager #e3jobs #e3recruitmentJBRP1_UKTJ
- Location:
- Leeds, West Yorkshire
- Job Type:
- FullTime