McKinley Packaging, a Corrugated Packaging manufacturer is seeking an experienced Safety/Quality Manager for our fast-paced facility in Covington, GA.

This position is responsible for the implementation and administration of all Safety, Health and Environmental policies and safe practices, ultimately achieving full compliance with local, state, federal and company regulations while providing technical expertise in the application of Total Quality principles, processes, and tools to improve product and service quality as well as improvements to operational results.

The Quality/Safety Manager will report directly to the General Manager.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Achieve the desired culture towards Safety, Environmental, and Quality initiatives through personal commitment and focus, ensuring compliance to plant and corporate best practices and policies.
• Foster and encourage total team commitment for Safety, Environmental, and Quality considerations and provide feedback to Plant leadership.
• Responsible for regulatory assessments and efforts to maintain compliance with Federal, State, and local health, safety, environmental regulations.
• Develop measures to address ergonomics, air quality, and other aspects of workplace safety that could affect the health and well-being of employees.
• Develop key process indicators (KPI’s) and measure improvements through Statistical Process Control
• Conducts new hire Safety & Quality orientation training
• Performs Incident Investigations in a timely manner and perform necessary RCA and determine needs for Action Plans for the elimination of hazards.
• Performing training of Total Quality principles for all levels of facility personnel
• Responds appropriately to reports of critical quality defects on in-process and finished products and communicated appropriately with the customer and plant leadership.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of progressively more responsible experience within the Corrugated Packaging industry
• Will have experience in Total Quality Management and/or additional quality processes.
• Candidate should possess advanced knowledge of OSHA laws and best-in-class Safety techniques and processes
• The candidate will have clear, concise oral and written communication skills and the ability to influence the actions of others without formal authority.
• Experience leading a strong culture initiative in regard to Safety and Quality practices
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent field experience in EHS/Quality preferred.
• Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment. Must include Excel and demonstrated skills in database management and record keeping.

We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience for the right candidate.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level: 5 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

"McKinley Packaging provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training."