Quality/Environmental Health and Safety Manager

• Medical, dental and vision options
• Wellness rewards to fund your HRA or HSA
• Paid holidays, time off, and parental and other leaves
• Financial protection benefits, like life, AD&D and disability insurance
• 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions
• Education support [this is tuition reimbursement, Chairman’s scholarship, 529 College Savings Plan]
• Employee Assistance Program and much more!

The QEHS Manager will plan, implement and supervise quality, food safety, employee safety and environmental initiatives and act as an important member of the organization’s QA and EHS teams, as well as the packaging plant management team. Considers food safety and consumer safety while preforming work. Participates in GMP and food safety training. Follows GMP policy. Reports all food safety concerns with urgency. The QEHS Manager is the SQF Practitioner for the facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• • Analyze data and complete environmental reports
  • Conduct weekly EHS compliance audits, track findings and follow-up actions. Provide feedback to Plant Manager and Regional EHS Manager.
  • Administer monthly EHS training by working with the Plant Manager and supervisors to schedule employees for training, confirm training occurred and send a delinquency notice (monthly) if training is missed.
  • Conduct and refresh Job Hazard Analysis
  • Conduct accident investigations and maintain OSHA log
  • Review plant documentation for completeness, perform quality control checks as defined
  • Review certificates of conformance from suppliers
  • Participate in raw material testing for conformance process
  • Be knowledgeable in BPC food safety programs, SQF, HACCP and GMP.
  • Train plant management and floor employees in food safety program
  • Ensure environmental testing is performed on time, confirm results are within specification
  • Participate and be the plant spokesperson during customer audits and third party audits of the food safety program
  • Perform mock recalls to plan

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3-5 years of quality control and safety management experience in a manufacturing environment, or relevant working experience is required.
• Capable of working independently with a high level of integrity and commitment to a zero defect environment
• Capable of communicating with all levels of internal and external customers.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office programs.
• Knowledge of EHS Regulations
• Experience with quality systems such as ISO, TQM, or Six Sigma.
• Experience using Continuous Improvement and Lean concepts.
• Experience with regulatory systems, GMP, HACCP food safety environment is a plus.
• Knowledge and ability to establish internal audit system and ensure external audit compliance.
• Demonstrated problem solving, root cause analysis and corrective action skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and work as needed to meet timelines and achieve goals.

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

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