Position Summary: 

Under the direction of the QHSE Manager, Quality | Safety Specialist provides dynamic support to administration and manufacturing management and processes.  Strives to deliver programs that enable employees to do their job right the first time and every time within a safe work environment.

 

Essential Functions of the Job:

Ensures ISO 9001 Quality Management System conformance. Active participant of Safety Committee Team and Emergency Response Team. Evaluates, modifies, develops and implements procedures, instructions and forms. Supervises Key Performance Indicators and Department Performance Metrics. Monitors Customer Complaints, Product Returns and Warrantee Data. Analyzes Quality and Safety trends, initiates problem solving and root cause analysis. Performs Quality Audits and Safety Inspections and maintains documentation. Manages Quality Non-Conformance and Corrective Action Reporting. Manages Safety Near Miss and Injury Reporting. Leads Quality and Safety Improvement Projects. Performs other duties as assigned by manager.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):

Problem Solving, Strong Analytical and Troubleshooting Skills. Technical Writing – Development of Procedures, Instructions and Forms. Excellent Computer Software Skills, Office 365 products – Excel, Word, Power Point and Teams.

 

Core Competencies for Leaders:

Leading Change / Change Management: Ability to drive improvement of team, division, and corporate goals and objectives through people. Ability to balance change and continually strive to improve business performance. Leading People / Teamwork: Ability to design and implement strategies which maximize employees’ potential and foster high ethical standards in meeting the team, division, and corporate objectives. Communication: Ability to explain, advocate, and express facts and ideas in a convincing manner, and negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally. The ability to develop internal and external networks and identify the issues that impact the work of the organization. Business Acumen: Understands and interprets business financials and metrics, and utilizes latest business strategies. Focuses on outcomes and creates opportunities for success. Acquires and utilizes human, financial, material and information resources effectively. Results Driven: Ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through planning and the implementation and evaluation of business metrics, systems, policies, and program; stressing accountability and continuous improvement.

 

Education and Experience:

4-year degree in Engineering or related Technical Field. 2-year related experience with manufacturing operations. ISO 9001 QMS Auditor (preferred – not required).

Working Conditions:

Standard office environment. Frequent sitting or standing for extended period.   Occasional to frequent walking in and around manufacturing plant. Ability to wear appropriate PPE, including hearing / eye protection, gloves, and safety shoes. Must be able to lift 35 pounds alone and greater than 35 pounds with assistance.