Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental Manager - Manchester

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental Manager to join the Diamorph CPM Group, based at their Manchester site. This permanent position offers the chance to lead on all aspects of Quality and HS&E management, ensuring compliance, driving best practice, and shaping a positive culture of safety and quality across the organisation.

As Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental Manager, the successful candidate will report to the Head of Quality and Head of Health, Safety & Environment, Permali, and will take responsibility for overseeing legal compliance, implementing management systems, and leading a small team, including a Quality Engineer and a Process Engineer. Based in Manchester, this is a hands-on leadership role that combines strategic oversight with day-to-day operational delivery.

Key Responsibilities of the Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental Manager:

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Manage all onsite Quality and HS&E activities for the Manchester CPM value stream

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Maintain and develop Quality and HS&E management systems to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards

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Lead and mentor a small Quality team, providing guidance and direction

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Manage statutory inspections, audits, and risk assessments (PUWER, COSHH, DSEAR, Fire, Manual Handling etc.)

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Drive cultural change across Health, Safety and Environmental practices

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Oversee customer and supplier non-conformance management, including root cause analysis

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Lead problem-solving initiatives to reduce manufacturing losses, scrap, and MRB

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Deliver employee inductions, toolbox talks, and HS&E training programmes

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Act as key liaison with customers, suppliers, certification bodies, and auditors

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Ensure legal compliance across all areas of Quality, Health, Safety & Environment

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Report regularly on KPI performance into the CPM Group

Skills & Experience Required:

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Proven track record in Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental Management within manufacturing

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GRAD IOSH membership (or higher), with Lead Auditor certification for ISO 45001 & ISO 9001

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Strong knowledge of ISO standards and regulatory compliance

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Excellent communication and leadership skills, with experience managing and mentoring teams

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Advanced IT skills, with strong competence in MS Office tools

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Analytical and methodical approach, with excellent attention to detail

Desirable:

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NEBOSH certification (or willingness to gain)

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AIEMA Environmental status

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Experience in OHSAS 45001, ISO 14001 & ISO 9001 standards

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CDM experience and ILM qualification

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Train the Trainer qualification (PETTLS)

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Familiarity with PFMEA and Control Plans

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental Manager to take on a varied and rewarding leadership role in Manchester, working within a dynamic and progressive organisation