Quality, Health and Safety Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

Establish, implement and maintain the quality, safety, security, DOT management system of the company.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports to the President
• Works with all departments
• Will assist in certain Environmental responsibilities as needed

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports to the President
• Works with all departments
• Will assist in certain Environmental responsibilities as needed

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for, scan and organize QA files
• Tracking calibration of equipment
• Ensure employees are being properly trained, and the training is effective
• Quality and Health, Safety, Security, Transportation related CAR, NCR, PAR investigation and follow up for effectiveness to ensure that all areas are implemented and reported to management
• Data analysis/ trends for CARs, NCRs
• Ensure proper labeling and segregation of NCR material
• Perform internal audits, distribute findings and initiate CARs as needed
• Lead ISO, ESG and customer audits
• Work with vendors and obtain quotes
• Maintain Master Document List and Document Approval Forms (DAF)
• Ensure all containers are properly labeled as well as spot check batch tickets for accuracy and proper documentation
• Facilitate Management Reviews biannually to include taking and distributing meeting notes.
• Facilitate quarterly meeting
• Qualify and approve addition of new suppliers to Approved Vendor List
• Conduct Quality and Safety related training
• Responsible for employee health and respirator assessments
• Maintain and update employee training records
• Responsible for Security practices, supplies and training
• Responsible for required medical testing as needed
• Creating and editing SDS’
• Maintain spill kits
• Manage writing/editing work instructions and forms relating to QA, EHS and CSR
• Compliance with and participate in audits with outside regulatory agencies (i.e., OSHA, DOT, SAFD)
• Fire extinguisher inspections
• Ensure sprinkler and alarm systems are inspected and in compliance
• Safety supply inventory/ordering
• Conduct initial training for all new employees, and retraining as necessary
• Conduct plant surveillances for quality, safety and opportunities for improvement
• Investigate, document and work toward preventing accidents and near misses
• Other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Written Communication – write clearly and informatively; edit work for spelling and grammar; vary writing style to meet needs; present numerical data effectively; and be able to read and interpret written information.
• Oral Communication – speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listen and get clarification; respond well to questions; demonstrate group presentation skills; and participate in meetings.
• Quality Management – look for ways to improve and promote quality; and demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
• Strategic Thinking – develop strategies to achieve organizational goals; understand organization’s strengths and weaknesses; identify external threats and opportunities; and adapt strategy to changing conditions.
• Innovation – display original thinking and creativity; meet challenges with resourcefulness; generate suggestions for improving work; develop innovative approaches and ideas; and present ideas and information in a manner that gets others’ attention.
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Puts success of team above own interests.
• Attendance & Punctuality: Schedules time off in advance. Begins working on time. Keeps absences within guidelines. Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent. Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job satisfactorily, an individual must be able to perform each essential performance requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the training, experience, knowledge, and skill required for this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions listed above.

Education and/or Experience

• B.S., B.A or degree seeking in Biology, Biochemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences or similar fields of study.
• Experience in internal auditing and ISO 9000 training is required.
• Ability to define workflow and write procedures.
• Must be able to self-teach rules and regulations and apply to company standards.

Knowledge and Skills

• Language Skills – ability to read and interpret documents such as quality management regulations, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; and ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Mathematical Skills – ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; and ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning Ability – Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

4.      Computer Skills – knowledge of and working experience in Microsoft Office products.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The work environment includes working near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outdoor weather conditions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, you must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. You must be able to lift up to 10 pounds, have close vision, distance vision, and color vision

Preferred:

· Experience in internal auditing and ISO 9001:2015

· Root Cause analysis experience

· OSHA 10 or 30 training (general industry)

Benefits:

We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive salary (commensurate on experience, education and abilities) in addition to an extensive benefits package including:

· Paid time off

· Medical, dental, vision and life benefits

· Tuition reimbursement program

· 401K with match

· Paid internal and external training

· Exciting work environment with a growing organization

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance