Thermal Ceramics - QEHS Manager

QHSE Manager
Location: Thouarcé, France

Quality, Health, Safety, Environment. Four words that keep a site running smoothly and people safe. This role is about making sure those aren’t just words on a policy document.

You’ll lead the QHSE function for the site, manage a small team, and make sure our systems actually work in practice. From audits and certifications to training and crisis management, you’ll be the person who keeps standards high and risks low. You’ll also sit on the site’s management committee, so your voice will matter when decisions are made.

You’ll define and deploy the site’s QHSE policy, in line with group rules. You’ll build and maintain the management system, run audits, and lead improvement projects. You’ll also make sure customer requirements are understood and met, and that safety is never compromised.

• Set and deliver the QHSE policy for the site.
• Build and maintain the QHSE management system.
• Run audits and inspections, then follow up with corrective actions.
• Lead customer and certification audits.
• Train and engage staff on QHSE issues.
• Manage emergency situations and regulatory compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement across quality and HSE processes.
• Oversee environmental analysis and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external bodies (clients, suppliers, regulators).
• Actively contribute as a member of the site’s management committee.

• Strong knowledge of QHSE management systems and applicable standards.
• Experience in the aeronautics sector, including PPAP, DVI, and customer quality requirements.
• Hands-on experience with audits, certifications, and compliance.
• Good understanding of customer requirements and quality processes.
• Comfortable managing a team and working across departments.
• Organised, proactive, and able to prioritise.
• Confident communicator in French and English (B1 level minimum).
• Solid IT skills and a practical approach to problem-solving.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of homologation processes.
• Experience writing investment requests and justifying ROI.

What You’ll Get

• A role with real responsibility and autonomy.
• A seat at the management table and the chance to shape QHSE culture and systems.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• A company that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

If this sounds like you, apply now. Don’t have an up-to-date CV? No problem – apply with what you have or reach out to our Talent team on LinkedIn.

Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets.

We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them.

The Thermal Ceramics division designs, manufactures and installs a broad range of thermal insulation products that significantly reduce energy consumption and emissions in a variety of high temperature processing applications. Our product offering is extensive and covers application needs from Industrial to Commercial markets.

Key Figures: Revenue £1,100.7m (2024), ~8,000 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK.  Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.

Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer Ind-1