Job Title: QHSE Manager
Location: Belgium (Walloon Region)
Reports to: Operations Director
Salary: Up to €75,000
About the Role
As the QHSE Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring excellence in Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE) across the organization. You will combine hands-on quality control expertise with strategic management oversight in a company specializing in designing and manufacturing modular structures for exhibitions, events, and retail environments. Your role will be key in driving continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, and fostering a strong culture of safety and environmental responsibility throughout all production and operational activities.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Management
* Analyze production and operational quality results, identify improvement actions with colleagues, and ensure follow-up.
* Maintain and update HACCP or risk analyses applicable to production processes.
* Monitor regulatory requirements and industry standards, adapting the quality system as needed.
* Develop and implement quality procedures, tools, and inspection methods for manufacturing and assembly processes.
* Oversee the quality management system through internal audits, performance indicators, and quality meetings.
* Manage audits (internal and external), implement corrective actions, and identify areas for improvement.
* Ensure the quality management system remains robust, compliant, and continuously improved.
Safety & Environmental Management
* Support initiatives to strengthen safety culture and continuous improvement across production and operational activities.
* Act as a backup for the HSE Manager and gradually take increasing responsibility in the role.
* Assist in implementing ISO 14001 and integrate environmental best practices into operational processes.
* Promote a proactive safety and environmental mindset among all teams.
Management & Strategic Responsibilities
* Advise management on strategies related to quality, safety, and environmental performance.
* Communicate and promote the QHSE policy across all departments and support management in its implementation.
* Drive the development of a strong QHSE culture within the organization.
* Design and implement tools, methods, and procedures to achieve QHSE objectives and monitor key indicators.
* Lead management and reporting of QHSE KPIs, track weekly progress, and analyze trends.
* Monitor and follow up on QHSE action plans, ensuring timely and effective execution.
* Prepare management review reports and documentation.
* Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including defining needs, assessing safety and profitability, commissioning, and training.
* Maintain ISO, BRC, and other relevant certification documentation, ensuring alignment with quality, safety, and environmental requirements.
Qualifications & Skills
* Degree in Quality, HSE, Engineering, or related field.
* Proven experience in QHSE management within manufacturing, industrial, or production environments.
* Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, BRC/IFS, HACCP, and other relevant standards.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
* Ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives and influence cross-functional teams.