Gloucester
We are seeking an experienced QSHE Director to provide strategic leadership across Quality, Environment, Health and Safety within a complex manufacturing and supply chain environment. This role is responsible for driving governance, compliance, technical excellence, and a prevention-led safety culture while protecting consumers, products, and brand reputation. A global market-leading drinks manufacturer known for iconic brands, strong values, and a commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability. • Lead Quality, Food Safety and Technical Governance, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, standards, and best practices., • Oversee QSHE management systems and certifications, maintaining operational excellence and audit readiness., • Drive product integrity initiatives, including vulnerability assessments, food defence, and fraud prevention., • Ensure robust traceability systems and effective issue resolution processes., • Lead incident and crisis management, including root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement programmes., • Champion a proactive Zero Harm culture through behavioural safety programmes and risk prevention initiatives., • Drive continuous improvement in environmental performance, including waste reduction, emissions management, recycling, and resource efficiency., • Develop and execute QSHE strategy aligned with organisational goals and operational priorities., • Manage QSHE budgets, technical programmes, laboratories, and external service providers., • Build capability across QSHE teams through coaching, succession planning, and leadership development., • Lead cross-functional projects and support safe, compliant delivery of capital investment programmes., • Senior leadership experience within a complex FMCG, food, beverage manufacturing, or consumer goods environment., • Deep expertise in Quality, Food Safety, and QSHE management systems., • Strong experience in incident, risk, and crisis management., • Proven track record of leading safety culture transformation and behavioural safety initiatives., • Strong knowledge of environmental compliance and sustainability practices., • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills., • Analytical and data-driven approach to decision making., • Degree qualified in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a related discipline., • Willingness to travel regularly., • Experience managing co-manufacturing or partner networks., • NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent Health & Safety qualification., • Knowledge of ISO, FSSC, AIB, or similar certification frameworks., • Advanced qualifications in a scientific, technical, or engineering discipline., • Competitive Director salary level, • Competitive package #J-18808-Ljbffr