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Position Summary The EHSQ Specialist provides support to the manufacturing plant by leading and championing established corporate safety and quality programs and tools, to enable workers to be 100% Safe – 100% of the Time.
Primary Functions
Track and report monthly plant safety and quality metrics to plant management and corporate stakeholders. Lead safety and quality training programs, including new hire and annual safety/quality training sessions, fire extinguisher training and evacuation drills, and Emergency Response Team training (i.e., 1st-Aid, CPR, AED, etc.), Lead safety incident response efforts and function as clinic/hospital liaison following any incident requiring medical treatment. Perform incident investigations, complete required documentation in a timely manner, and develop corrective and preventative actions utilizing plant resources. Support plant meetings by communicating EHS & QA content, including safety training material. Organize and champion the plant Safety & F o o d S a f e t y Committee, including preparation of meetings, recording of meeting minutes, maintenance of records, and ensuring execution of identified actions. Develop, implement and maintain preventative safety measures, including plant ‘Safety Checklist’ protocols, safety walks and observations, and PPE compliance audits. Organize and execute regular safety and quality audits, including but not limited to, waste inventory, recycling, and sustainability programs. Organize and execute regular safety and quality inspections, including eyewash/shower stations, hoist/crane, fire extinguisher readiness, combustible dust in non-conspicuous areas, fire sprinkler system and fire pump/pressure checks. Lead EPA & RCRA plant waste management and documentation efforts. Responsible for ensuring proper stock and maintenance of all 1st-Aid kits and PPE. Responsible for document management for required permits, including hot work permits, and confined space permits. Coordinate plant hearing exams or other work-related wellness actions. Participating in internal company best practice sharing using approved media. Attend relevant webinars and external training or meetings, as required. Track and drive environmental and sustainability metrics – waste, energy and utility usage. Maintain, support, and continuously improve the site QMS, Food Safety, and SQF systems to support product quality, customer requirements, regulatory compliance, and food safety objectives. Lead site quality functions including internal and external auditing Inspect, test or measure materials, products or work for conformance to specifications. Record inspection or test data and mark items with details of inspection (i.e. Acceptance/rejection status).
Develop policies and procedures related to quality and safety functions. Responsible for following safety, food safety and quality standards. Direct and develop site QC inspectors/operators and/or packers.
Key Qualifications
2-5 years in manufacturing safety experience and/or equivalent certification 2-5 years in manufacturing quality experience and/or equivalent certification 2-5 years’ experience as a people manager, preferred Excellent computer capabilities, including Microsoft Office Interpersonal skills to work effectively with individuals both internally and externally The ability to work with and maintain information of a highly confidential and sensitive nature. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Demonstrated ability to display diplomacy in day-to-day interactions with commitment to task with awareness of urgency. The ability to work independently and work as a value add to plant team efforts.
Preferred Qualifications
HACCP certification or equivalent preferred 1st-Aid and CPR certification preferred. Valid driver’s license with clean driving record. Experience with safety & quality within the manufacturing industry
Physical Requirements: The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Environment: Normal office and manufacturing environments; work with machinery and media in or around confined spaces; exposure to chemicals, grease and oils. Sitting at a desk or workstation approximately 40 percent of the work time. Standing and walking approximately 60 percent of the time. Physical: Sufficient physical ability to perform light lifting and carrying; reaching, kneeling, crawling, climbing; standing for prolonged periods of time. May be required to lift up to 30 lbs. to the height of 4 feet and up to 20 lbs. to a height of 7 feet. May be required to carry, push or pull up to 45 pounds. On occasion must be able to lift up to 45 pounds. Must be able to routinely climb/descend stairs, ladders, and similar elevations. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Other: Travel by automobile and commercial transportation. Ability to work overtime or occasionally on weekends with short notice. Ability to wear required PPE including hearing protection, safety glasses and safety toed shoes.
