QHSE Manager

QHSE Manager
Location: Poole, Dorset
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

A global manufacturing company operating within the healthcare sector is looking to appoint an experienced QHSE Manager to join its team in Poole, Dorset.

Reporting directly to the Operations Director, this role will take ownership of the company’s Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental strategy, ensuring compliance, reducing operational risk and maintaining high standards across all areas of the business.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established organisation with ambitious growth plans, where you will play a key role in driving a proactive QHSE culture and supporting continuous improvement across manufacturing, warehouse, laboratory and field environments.

The Role
As QHSE Manager, you will oversee the company’s quality and health & safety management systems while ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality, regulatory compliance and a safe working environment across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the company’s QHSE strategy across all operational areas
Maintain compliance with standards including ISO9001 and ISO14001, while supporting the rollout of ISO13485
Take full ownership of the Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) process
Oversee goods-in inspection processes for critical components and final dispatch inspection of products
Manage the rejects process, ensuring accurate tracking, analysis and resolution
Conduct monthly QHSE performance reviews and present reports to senior leadership
Lead the Health & Safety Committee and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure Safe Systems of Work and robust risk assessments are in place across all activities
Investigate accidents and near-miss events, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
Support field service activities by ensuring appropriate risk assessments and compliance procedures are in place
Assist sales teams with customer and contractor compliance documentation where required
Deliver employee inductions covering quality, safety and environmental policies
Oversee building maintenance activities to ensure the workplace remains safe and compliant
Provide data-driven reporting and improvement roadmaps to senior management Skills & Experience

Proven experience in a QHSE leadership role within a manufacturing or regulated environment
Strong working knowledge of ISO9001 and ISO14001, with experience supporting ISO13485 desirable
Experience managing audits, CAPA processes and regulatory compliance
Good understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation including PUWER, LOLER, COSHH and RIDDOR
Experience supporting field-based engineering teams or customer-site operations
Strong analytical and reporting skills with the ability to present data to senior stakeholders
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation
Proactive mindset with a strong focus on continuous improvement Why Apply?

Salary £50,000 – £55,000
Opportunity to lead QHSE strategy within a growing manufacturing business
Work closely with senior leadership and influence company-wide improvements
Join an established organisation with ambitious growth plans To Apply
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Lewis Phillips
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