A Hiring Company is Hiring a Quality and Safety Specialist Near Gary, IN
SummaryResponsible for managing the Company’s quality systems, customer quality expectations, internal/external and regulatory quality compliance. As well as, Developing culture of safety behavior, risk recognition and abandonment, leading incident investigation, and championing safety training. Who We AreAt SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion. We offer company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we are located. www.sms-group.us What you'll do: Quality
Assist in developing and standardizing methods by which performance metrics are
established and reported
Oversee ISO compliance and certification for Technical Spares
Develop and oversee OEM NCR processes and IAP programs/systems
Conduct internal and external supplier audits
Lead supplier development improvements with purchasing
Train in-plant Quality personnel as required
Assist in reviewing work instructions, routers, drawings and inspection documents
Participate in registration/surveillance audits as required
Ensure corrective actions are properly generated and effectively closed
Ensure document and records controls are maintained
Perform other duties as assigned or requested
What you'll need: Quality
Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university in Engineering or a related
field
Minimum of 5 years in industrial setting with Quality responsibilities
Must be well versed in both Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC)
High level managerial experience with proven results
Strong QA/QC credentials with professional accreditations
ISO Lead Auditor experience
Strong organizational, communication, statistical, and computer skills
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals,
technical procedures or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and global SC hubs
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in
situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
Computer Skills: SAP, GSS, Spreadsheet and Word Processing Software
What you'll do: Safety
Promote safety as continuous improvement program and ensure employees are
constantly committed to this process.
Maintains a strong shop floor/site presence, engage employees, promote improvement
opportunities and forge relationships with employees at all levels.
Interpret environmental, health and safety regulations and recommend measures to help
protect workers from potentially hazardous conditions.
Utilize advanced analytics to drive decision making and keep managers aware of their
locations safety performance.
Facilitate 5s and lean improvement projects
Work with workshop management to develop incident reductions and strategic safety
plans.
Conduct safety leadership training for managers, supervisors and Specialists.
Manage and lead incident investigations/workers compensation claims, evaluate for
trends and collaborate with management to institute tangible corrective actions.
Conduct EHS compliance audits for workshop to verify continuing compliance with
corporate and regulatory compliance.
Identify and utilize technology products to aid in injury reduction and safety
improvement.
Provide feedback and recommendations on how to improve the safety system to the
corporate office.
Manage the workshop’s Environmental Management System
What You'll Need
Bachelor's degree (BA) from a four-year college or university, or one to two years of
related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3-5 years of experience
Strong Organizational, communication, statistical and computer skills
Lean experience is a plus
Knowledge of federal/state/local safety regulations
What We OfferCompetitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid vacation, paid holiday time, 401k with a company match, training, a tuition reimbursement program and more! What We DoSMS group is the leading partner in the world of metals. We are an original equipment supplier offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for metals production, continuous casting and rolling (flat and long products), tubes, welded pipes, forging, non-ferrous technology, and heat treatment plants - all from a single source. SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or other categories protected by law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test. PI240178554