Job Description

Responsibilities:

Safety
• Help with the creation of risk assessments/PPE requirements
• Assist in ergonomic studies/improvements
• Organize regular Safety Audits for compliance to OHS and internal requirements
• Participate in Safety Committee meetings
• Organize the training in skilled operations (industrial equipment operation, confined space)
• Complete OHS reporting as needed
• Prepare and present required trainings

Quality
• Assist in the verification of incoming materials
• Manage and complete DOT testing/capabilities/reporting
• Verify continuous compliance to ISO 9001
• Create/Review/Update Quality documents
• Initiate/Implement/Verify Corrective Actions
• Communicate with internally/externally concerning deviations or general request
• Oversee calibration system
• Periodic reporting of plant status related to Quality
• Continuously assist in the reduction of the possibilities of deviations internally and externally
• Prepare Management Review
• Implement Quality Control testing for product/process verification
• Assist in 6s and lean manufacturing practices

Environmental
• Verify compliance to local, state, and federal regulations
• Audit and report hazardous materials
• Work with vendors to discard materials as necessary
• Complete reports as necessary internally/externally

Health
• Organize Industrial Health studies as needed
• Schedule annual audiometric testing
• Communicate health risks to employees

OTHER DUTIES
• Develop and assist in the accomplishment of KPI's
• Maintain working area in a clean, orderly and safe condition.
• Observe all safety rules and regulations.
• Attend all required meetings and trainings
• Perform all other duties as required.
• Attend all meetings as required

Qualifications:

• 4 year Technical Degree or commensurate level of work related experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years Management experience
• Prior experience in industrial manufacturing
• Previous experience in Lean manufacturing (including Kaizan, 6S, SPC, Gemba) is plus.
• Must have experience being involved with and/or leading EHS-related items or projects.
• Certifications in Environmental or Health & Safety related programs preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with utilizing Lean manufacturing practices.
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification a plus.
• Strong problem solver with good work ethic and decision-making skills.
• Microsoft Office experience required.

Physical Demands/Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Ability to work in and around a non-climate controlled environment.

Work Environment:

To be capable of productivity in a diverse range of environments. Works with testing equipment. Ability to be able to work in a team setting.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form.