HSE QA Manager

The Opportunity

• High growth aerosol products manufacturer – new ownership bringing bigger vision and resources
• Newly-created mission-critical position with great future development potential, as Company continues to grow via acquisitions
• Make a difference - leverage solid internal and external support to shape the overall Regulatory and Quality programs!
• Positive culture with genuine collaboration and low turnover – perfect time to join
• Attractive location in greater Atlanta area (Woodstock)

What You’ll Do

• Lead regulatory compliance efforts, ensuring all products meet current local, state, and federal guidelines. This will be a top priority.
• File and manage all regulatory permits.
• Put in place effective reporting program.
• Supervise the hazardous waste program.
• Lead the development and implementation of an excellent quality assurance program that aligns with industry standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, safety measures, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments and safety audits, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Develop safety policies and procedures in collaboration with the management team.
• Investigate customer complaints and workplace incidents, providing detailed reports to senior management.
• Conduct chemical exposure testing and hearing conservation testing annually.
• Review and approve product labels for regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with external professionals for safety equipment purchases and services.
• Manage team of QC Techs.

The Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality assurance and regulatory affairs in the chemical manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory issues related to coatings, solvents, chemicals, and adhesives. This is a MUST-HAVE
• Solid knowledge of safety, environmental regulations, and consensus standards (OSHA, EPA, DOT, NIOSH, ANSI, NFPA, Workers’ Compensation), inspection procedures, audits, hazard reviews, incident prevention, incident investigation techniques, and safety and environmental education and training.
• Experience in handling and testing hazardous materials.
• Read, interpret and implement regulatory and compliance standards.
• Builder and experienced manager of change, with proven success implementing new Regulatory, EHS or QA initiatives or programs that have had measurable results
• Good overall understanding of business metrics, key drivers, business vision, and manufacturing processes/challenges; you understand how the EHS-QA function relates to and supports the business as a whole
• Cheerfulness, resiliency, and good sense of humor are essential!
• Willing to live/relocate to the Woodstock, GA area: this is NOT a remote job.