Head of Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental QHSE

Head of Quality role for a growing aerospace manufacturing company. Senior management role based in Barnoldswick, Lancashire

Client Details

Our client is a growing aerospace manufacturing company based in Barnoldswick, Lancashire.

Description

• As Head of Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental (QHSE), you are directly responsible for rigorously managing and upholding all regulatory and customer standards, ensuring the company consistently meets its obligations whilst supporting a culture of aggressive innovation. You will become part of the leadership team and directly report to the CEO/owner of the company. Your responsibilities include the following:

• Being the senior Quality & HSE LEader on site for this well established aerospace manufacturing company
• Lead and develop the Quality team to ensure continuous improvement.
• Implement strategies to enhance product and process quality within the department.
• Oversee and manage all quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Drive the resolution of quality-related issues, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve overall product quality.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for the quality team.
• Support the implementation of new manufacturing processes and techniques.
• Ensure all operations adhere to health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Oversee all compliance and HSE regulations and procedures wherever possible.
• Lad the quality strategy for the UK business

• Maintain and update the compliance framework, in particular with regards to regulatory changes, amendments, trends or efficiency, covering all aspects of Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental matters.
• Drive the implementation of an upgraded Corporate Governance structure throughout the organisation, including adherence to and constant assessment of SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and responsibilities.
• Manage QHSE-related communication with external stakeholders (e.g. government authorities, customers, utility providers, etc.).
• Maintain comprehensive records of all processes, compliance activities, audits and corrective actions. Prepare and submit compliance and quality reports to senior management (CEO) as required.
• Prepare and conduct regular training sessions for employees to ensure are awareness of compliance requirements.
• Demonstrate leadership skills while being hands-on yourself. A high degree of proactivity is essential.

Profile

A successful Head of QHSE should have:

• Relevant degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in a similar role within the aerospace or defence Industrial / Manufacturing sector.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a team.
• Excellent knowledge of quality assurance techniques and best practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• You must be a senior quality manager / head of department or director within the industrial manufacturing and engineering sectors.

• A proven track record in QHSE within aerospace
• Strict root cause analysis mindset.
• Degree in a relevant field.
• Working knowledge of NADCAP framework and accreditation process
• Lead Auditor accreditation to AS9100 and ISO9001 as well as ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and ISO 45001 (H&S Systems) desirable.
• Leadership skills: A proven track record of managing, challenging, leading a team, getting the best out them, enabling them to grow and use their full potential.
• NEBOSH Certificate preferred or happy to work towards it

Job Offer

£70,000 to £90,000 plus benefits