QSHE Director

Michael Page • Permanent • Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom • £70k - £90k / year • 12h ago

We are seeking an experienced QSHE Director to provide strategic leadership across Quality, Environment, Health and Safety within a complex manufacturing and supply chain environment. This role is responsible for driving governance, compliance, technical excellence, and a prevention-led safety culture while protecting consumers, products, and brand reputation.

Client Details

A global market-leading drinks manufacturer known for iconic brands, strong values, and a commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability.

Description

Lead Quality, Food Safety and Technical Governance, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, standards, and best practices.
Oversee QSHE management systems and certifications, maintaining operational excellence and audit readiness.
Drive product integrity initiatives, including vulnerability assessments, food defence, and fraud prevention.
Ensure robust traceability systems and effective issue resolution processes.
Lead incident and crisis management, including root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement programmes.
Champion a proactive Zero Harm culture through behavioural safety programmes and risk prevention initiatives.
Drive continuous improvement in environmental performance, including waste reduction, emissions management, recycling, and resource efficiency.
Develop and execute QSHE strategy aligned with organisational goals and operational priorities.
Manage QSHE budgets, technical programmes, laboratories, and external service providers.
Build capability across QSHE teams through coaching, succession planning, and leadership development.
Lead cross-functional projects and support safe, compliant delivery of capital investment programmes.

Profile

Essential

Senior leadership experience within a complex FMCG, food, beverage, manufacturing, or consumer goods environment.
Deep expertise in Quality, Food Safety, and QSHE management systems.
Strong experience in incident, risk, and crisis management.
Proven track record of leading safety culture transformation and behavioural safety initiatives.
Strong knowledge of environmental compliance and sustainability practices.
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
Analytical and data-driven approach to decision making.
Degree qualified in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Willingness to travel regularly.

Desirable

Experience managing co-manufacturing or partner networks.
NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
Knowledge of ISO, FSSC, AIB, or similar certification frameworks.
Advanced qualifications in a scientific, technical, or engineering discipline.

Job Offer

Competitive Director salary level
Competitive package

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