SHEQ / Operations Manager

Position: SHEQ Manager
Location: Worthing (with travel to Czech Republic as required)
Salary: Competitive, DOE

A well-established manufacturing and supply chain solutions business is seeking an experienced SHEQ Manager to lead Quality, Safety, Health and Environmental performance across its UK and European operations. This is a senior leadership role combining strategic improvement, compliance management, people leadership, and operational excellence.

The successful candidate will take ownership of the Integrated Management System (IMS), oversee quality and SHEQ compliance across multiple sites, and drive a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational performance. This opportunity is suited to an individual who can balance hands-on management with strategic business improvement initiatives.

Job Overview

• Lead and develop the company's SHEQ strategy, aligning performance with business objectives and customer expectations
  Drive continuous improvement initiatives across quality, safety, environmental and operational performance
  Act as the senior point of contact for SHEQ matters with customers, suppliers and regulatory bodies
  Manage and develop Quality Engineers, providing coaching, support and performance management
  Promote a positive quality and safety culture through strong leadership and engagement
  Identify business training requirements and oversee delivery of SHEQ-related training programmes
  Own, maintain and continuously improve the Integrated Management System (IMS)
  Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22301 and other applicable standards
  Lead internal audit programmes, management reviews, corrective actions and certification activities
  Prepare and present management review reports to senior leadership teams
  Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation across multiple sites
  Oversee risk assessments, COSHH assessments and safe systems of work
  Monitor legal compliance registers and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance
  Provide leadership on product, process and manufacturing quality activities
  Manage non-conformance processes, root cause investigations and corrective actions
  Analyse quality metrics and KPIs to identify trends and improvement opportunities
  Support implementation of quality control plans, inspection processes and manufacturing controls
  Manage supplier quality performance, audits and development activities
  Lead customer quality investigations, complaints management and resolution activities
  Conduct risk assessments and support business continuity planning activities
  Work collaboratively with operations, engineering, procurement and commercial teams to drive performance improvements
  Support business growth through robust SHEQ governance and operational excellence

Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior Quality or SHEQ Management position within a manufacturing or engineering environment
  Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 22301 standards
  Experience leading audits, management reviews and customer/regulatory interactions
  Strong understanding of quality management systems and compliance requirements
  Knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation within manufacturing environments
  Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives and driving operational change
  Strong leadership and people management skills with experience developing technical teams
  Excellent analytical, problem-solving and root cause analysis abilities
  Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on operational involvement
  Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  NEBOSH NGC and/or IEMA qualifications advantageous
  Knowledge of Czech or wider European regulatory requirements would be beneficial
  Willingness to travel between UK and European sites as required

Salary & Benefits

Hours of Work

• Full-time permanent position
  Hybrid working options may be considered depending on business requirements
  Travel between UK and European facilities required

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience likely Circa 50k
  Opportunity to join a well-established and growing international business
  Senior leadership position with significant influence on operational performance and business improvement
  Opportunity to shape quality, safety and environmental culture across multiple sites
  Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
  Collaborative and supportive working environment

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Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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