Regional SHEQ Manager for Manufacturing in Pinetown

This is a senior SHEQ leadership opportunity within a manufacturing environment, responsible for the Quality and Safety, Health and Environment functions across six factories in KwaZulu Natal. You will combine hands on operational Quality and SHE management with strategic leadership, team development, and regional functional oversight. Reporting to the Regional Director and serving on Exco from day one, you will lead the regional SHEQ agenda and have a potential progression pathway to SHEQ Executive within 18 to 24 months.

Key focus areas:

• Managing the full Quality function across all six factories, including Quality Assurance and Quality Control, to ensure products meet specifications. You will coordinate trials, ISIRs, DRMs, and ensure compliance with Quality and Food Safety policies, QMS, and FSMS.
• Leading the regional SHE function, ensuring compliance with OHSACT and company policies, overseeing medical surveillance, IODs, PPE, training, and environmental initiatives.
• Setting the strategic direction for SHEQ while staying involved in operational matters across multiple sites, leading teams, and building accountability and capability.
• Contributing to Exco discussions and regional business priorities from the start, demonstrating leadership capability for potential executive progression.

• An Engineering, Quality or related degree is essential; an HSE only qualification or Diploma alone is not sufficient.
• Minimum of five years senior Quality Management experience covering multiple factories or business units.
• Hands on Production Quality and SHE Management experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably continuous production or FMCG.
• Experience managing a team of QC Supervisors, Managers and Inspectors.
• Experience implementing FSSC, ISO 18000 and ISO 9001.
• Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Demonstrated ability to combine hands on operational management with team leadership and strategic responsibility.

• Manage the full Quality function (QA and QC) across six factories in KwaZulu Natal, ensuring products meet agreed specifications.
• Coordinate, report on and follow up actions from raw material, product and packaging trials, ISIRs and DRMs.
• Ensure compliance with Quality and Food Safety policies, QMS and FSMS.
• Lead, manage and develop the Quality team including QC Supervisors, Managers and Inspectors.
• Handle customer Quality complaints and product returns, ensuring prompt responses and effective resolution.
• Collaborate with Raw Materials, Sales and Production teams to address Quality issues and drive permanent resolution.
• Lead the regional SHE function and manage the SHE team.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable legislation including OHSACT.
• Oversee SHE compliance monitoring, reporting and follow up actions.
• Manage medical surveillance requirements and injuries on duty (IODs).
• Oversee provision and management of PPE and uniforms.
• Ensure legislative compliance, training and licensing requirements are addressed.
• Drive environmental initiatives across the region.
• Set strategic direction for regional SHEQ while maintaining operational involvement.
• Provide leadership across multiple manufacturing sites, balancing regional and site priorities.
• Ensure SHEQ systems translate into effective operational practices.
• Lead teams, establish accountability and support development of Quality and SHE capability.
• Engage with Regional Director and Exco on SHEQ matters.
• Contribute to Exco discussions and regional business priorities from commencement.