Head of Quality, Health and Safety

Zenoot Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organisation in Sheffield is seeking a Head of Quality, Health and Safety to define the quality vision and lead a high-performing team. This role requires extensive experience in senior leadership within manufacturing and a strong grasp of quality management systems. The ideal candidate will foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence, shaping the company’s strategic objectives and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven ability in senior leadership positions within a quality function.
• Track record of implementing and sustaining a strong quality and lean culture.
• Expertise in business management systems and problem-solving methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the company’s quality vision and strategy.
• Champion a culture of quality across all levels.
• Develop and enhance the Quality Management System.

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

Continuous improvement

Problem-solving

Lean methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field

Tools

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

Six Sigma

8D

FMEA

Job description

Overview

Recruiter: Jonathan Lee Recruitment
Location: Sheffield
Salary: Competitive + bonus & benefits
Application date: 4th Nov 2025

Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a leadership role that truly makes an impact? This is an exceptional opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation as their Head of Quality, Health and Safety. The company is seeking an experienced and visionary leader who is able to support the industrialisation of their products/systems driving excellence, while embedding a culture of quality, problem solving and process improvements to lead a talented team to achieve operational success. If you are passionate about quality management, continuous improvement, and strategic leadership, this role is made for you.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the company’s quality vision, strategy, and roadmap to align with business objectives.
• Champion a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across all levels of the organisation.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance the Quality Management System in line with industry standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
• Drive quality processes, procedures and application throughout all areas of manufacturing and production during industrialisation of new and current products.
• Lead the integration of quality processes into broader business systems, ensuring consistency and efficiency.
• Manage root cause analysis processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team of quality professionals, fostering a culture of excellence.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
• A proven ability in senior leadership positions within a quality function covering all processes and systems related to manufacturing, production, engineering and/or industrialisation of products into production.
• A proven track record of implementing and sustaining a strong quality and lean culture.
• Expertise in business management systems, quality frameworks, and problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, Six Sigma, and FMEA.
• Outstanding leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams effectively.
• A background or working knowledge of manufacturing processes and systems within a regulated industry, ideally with a bias towards low high value production with assembly processes being a distinct advantage.

This company is committed to driving operational excellence and ensuring its products, processes, and services meet the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance. As Head of Quality, Health and Safety, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation’s future, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. This is your chance to be part of an inspiring environment where your expertise will truly make a difference.