QHSE Manager
QHSE Manager
Wipak UK | Welshpool
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a QHSE Manager to join Wipak UK. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this senior leadership role is responsible for leading and developing all Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental activities across the site.
The successful candidate will ensure compliance with legal, customer and Wipak Group requirements while driving a culture of quality excellence, safety, environmental responsibility and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Lead and maintain the site's Quality Management System (QMS)
- Ensure compliance with ISO standards, customer and regulatory requirements
- Manage internal, external and customer audits
- Drive CAPA, root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities
- Act as the primary quality contact for customer escalations and complaints
- Lead Health & Safety systems, risk assessments and incident investigations
- Monitor and report QHSE performance and KPIs
- Manage the Environmental Management System and sustainability initiatives
- Provide independent QHSE leadership and governance across the business
- Coach, develop and lead the QHSE team
Requirements
- Proven senior QHSE leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards
- Experience leading audits and regulatory inspections
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Ability to challenge and engage stakeholders at all levels
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
- Continuous improvement mindset
- NEBOSH, IOSH, Lead Auditor or equivalent qualifications desirable
- Packaging industry experience preferred
Benefits
- Senior leadership opportunity
- Direct impact on site strategy and performance
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Opportunity to lead quality, safety and sustainability initiatives
- Collaborative and supportive working environment
Interested? Apply Today!
Wipak UK
Why to join us?
Wipak Group is an innovative pioneer in the flexible packaging industry. We create protection that matters. Our packaging keeps food fresh, safeguards medical products, and helps protect the planet through recyclable solutions. We are committed to leading in sustainability, reducing our environmental impact and cutting the carbon footprint of our packaging by 50 percent by 2030.
We operate according to our values Trust, Together, Winnovation, and Future across our production sites and sales offices in Europe and Asia. Wipak Group is part of Wihuri. Wihuri is one of Finland's largest family-owned companies. Wihuri has four business areas: packaging, grocery wholesale, technical trade, and aviation.
Empower your future with Wipak, where innovation and collaboration come together to create a sustainable tomorrow, one packaging solution at a time. Join our global team, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work has an impact. Be part of our collaborative community, where your safety and well-being aren't just valued – they stand as the core of our culture.
Come as you are. Contribute. Belong.
