Quality Health, Safety, Environment (QHSE) Manager

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ABOUT US At TOPPAN Security, our mission is to shape a meaningful, technology-driven future by being a global leader in mission-critical identity and payment technologies. We serve as the international development arm of the TOPPAN Group in the security domain founded in 1900. TOPPAN is a trusted Japanese brand renowned for its commitment to exceptional quality. Building on this legacy, we combine bold ideas, deep sector expertise, and collaborative intelligence to deliver secure, future-ready solutions. Our culture is grounded in four core values: Agility , Ownership , Resilience , and a Sense of Fun . We move fast, lead with accountability, grow through challenges, and bring positive energy into everything we do. Join us and be part of a global, collaborative team where trust and innovation drive everything we do. ABOUT THE ROLE The Quality, Health, Safety and Environment Manager (QHSE Manager) is responsible for ensuring the Galway site compliance with required national and international regulations and company standards, in terms of Quality, Health, Safety and Environment. The QHSE Manager will work with the site management to define QHSE Management plan, including KPIs objectives, set relevant tracking and support the definition of necessary actions and process improvement plans to meet targets Main missions: Management System & Audits Lead implementation in Galway of an Integrated Management System, in alignment with Global guidelines and tools. Maintain associated procedures, documentation and records. Plan and conduct internal audits, and coordinate with external certification bodies to ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards. Drive action plan associated with findings. Ensure KPI consolidation and communication to Internal Toppan Security relevant organization. Lead a team of quality specialists involved in day-to-day operation. Prepare management reports and present QHSE performance, risks, and improvement plans. Act as the main QHSE contact for regulators, certification bodies, and government clients. Operational Quality Monitor quality KPIs and their analysis and support production team in continuous improvement actions. Track and analyses customer complaints, drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions implementation. Support New Product Introduction by defining quality basics (DOE, FMEA, CTQ/CTP parameters…) and supervise quality controls, for incoming goods and during production. Formalize AQLs and manage defect catalogs. Lead a team of quality specialists involved in day-to-day operation. Environment Monitor environmental KPIs and impact, including waste, emissions and energy use. Report status to Toppan Corporate tools and systems. Define with the site and management team, action to reduce impact To submit reports to the authorities as required by authorities and legal permits Ensuring legal compliance with all required permits as per local and EU regulations 4 . Operational Health & Safety Liaise with operations (production, maintenance, engineering) and HR teams to promote safety culture, review and maintain safety procedures associated with the employee’s activity. Report on KPIs, investigate incidents, accidents and drive preventive/protective actions. Perform internal audit, risk assessment and hazard identification, make sure appropriate actions are engaged. Ensure training is conducted by relevant internal or external parties. Liaise with facilities and other departments to ensure that H&S equipment, such as fire, emergency stop, etc…are operational, well-maintained and serviced as per legal requirements Ensure emergency preparedness, fire safety, and business continuity plans are in place and tested. ABOUT YOU You are/have: Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems with min 10 years of experience, including 5 years as quality manager in manufacturing industry, ideally in an international and multi-cultural context. Ideally a trained lead auditor and/or experience in ISO certification Exposure to the Environment and OH&S standards, at least as contributor, with strong willingness to learn. Registered competent person with OH&SA is a plus. Experience in Lean Manufacturing deployment, (Visual Management, 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, VSM, Mizusumashi, …) and ideally familiar with SixSigma Green Belt level. Knowledge in data and document management tools, (BI Tools, SharePoint, Excel…) Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Self-motivated, result and objective driven. Fluent in English. French and/or Spanish fluency is a plus. TOPPAN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, or disability.