SHEQ Manager - Plastic Injection Moulding Manufacturing (66984) at Ntice Sourcing Solutions

Job Description

• Our client, a leading rigid plastics manufacturer specialising in plastic injection moulding, is seeking an experienced SHEQ Manager to lead and drive the company's Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality functions across the business. 
• This is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the Managing Director and will be responsible for developing, implementing and continuously improving the company's Quality Management System, Health & Safety programmes, ISO compliance framework and operational excellence initiatives.

Essential Requirement

Plastic Injection Moulding Experience is non-negotiable

• Candidates must have proven experience within a plastic injection moulding manufacturing environment and possess a strong technical understanding of injection moulding processes, tooling, quality standards, production controls and manufacturing methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the SHEQ function across the manufacturing operation
• Drive quality, safety and environmental strategies aligned with business objectives
• Maintain and improve ISO 9001 and related management systems
• Lead internal and external audits, customer audits and certification processes
• Manage NCR, CAPA and continuous improvement initiatives
• Reduce customer complaints, scrap, waste and quality-related costs
• Ensure legal compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental legislation
• Develop SHEQ policies, procedures and standards
• Provide SHEQ reporting and KPI analysis to senior management
• Lead, coach and develop the SHEQ team
• Drive a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant Degree or NQF Level 7 qualification in Industrial Engineering, Quality Management or related field
• Minimum 8 years' SHEQ / Quality Management experience within plastics manufacturing
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor & certification, with proof of logged hours.
• Proven leadership experience managing SHEQ functions at a strategic level
• Strong project management and continuous improvement experience
• Sound understanding of Health & Safety legislation and compliance requirements
• Experience leading customer, ISO and third-party audits, reporting, analytical and stakeholder management skills

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Strategic and operational thinking
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• High attention to detail
• Results-driven and accountable
• Ability to influence change and drive performance improvement