Quality and Environmental Health Safety (EH&S)

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

 

Quality & Safety ManagerPosition Summary

The Quality & Safety Manager is responsible for leading the site's Quality Management System (QMS) while coordinating day-to-day safety programs that promote a safe, compliant, and continuous improvement-focused manufacturing environment.

This position is quality-focused, with approximately 70% of responsibilities dedicated to quality systems, process improvement, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence. The remaining responsibilities focus on leading the site's safety culture through employee engagement, training, inspections, and execution of established safety programs.

Corporate EH&S provides leadership for regulatory compliance, environmental permitting and reporting, corporate safety programs, and annual compliance oversight. Maintenance owns facility-related safety systems, including machine safety and Lockout/Tagout. This position serves as the site's coordinator and champion for quality and safety while driving continuous improvement. Quality Leadership (Approx. 70%)

• Lead and continuously improve the site's Quality Management System (QMS).
• Develop and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, and SOPs.
• Lead customer complaint investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA.
• Partner with Operations to reduce defects, scrap, waste, and rework.
• Conduct internal process audits and monitor quality metrics.
• Support supplier quality initiatives.
• Lead Lean and continuous improvement projects.
• Coordinate quality training and standardization.

Safety Leadership (Approx. 30%)Lead the Site Safety Committee.

• Partner with leadership teams to support the Site Safety Committee and safety culture.
• Support the PPE program and maintain the PPE matrix.
• Coordinate incident reporting, near-miss investigations, and follow-up actions.
• Support the First Aid/AED program and emergency response readiness.
• Facilitate safety orientation and recurring safety training.
• Partner with operations to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct safety observations, coaching, and risk assessments.
• Maintain the chemical inventory and SDS system.
• Assist with emergency preparedness and response planning.
• Track and report environmental metrics, including water, air, and waste.
• Participate in site safety inspections and audits.
• Maintain safety records and compliance documentation.
• Support site safety projects and develop site-specific training.

Partnership Responsibilities

• Partner with Corporate EH&S on audits, regulatory reporting, permitting, environmental compliance, corporate safety programs, incident reviews, and training development.
• Partner with Maintenance on machine guarding, Lockout/Tagout, equipment safety improvements, engineering controls, and facility safety systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Approximately five years of manufacturing experience with emphasis in Quality Systems.
• Knowledge of CAPA, root cause analysis, auditing, and Lean Manufacturing.
• Familiarity with OSHA requirements.
• Experience in printing, packaging, or light industrial manufacturing preferred.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 principles (ISO certification not required)

Reporting Relationship

• Reports to: Plant Manager
• Works closely with Operations, Production, Maintenance, Human Resources, Corporate EH&S, and Corporate Quality.

About Propelis: Propelis is a portfolio of global marketing services and technology companies with a combined legacy of 150+ years , 2,000+ clients , 9,000 employees , and operations across 30 countries. Propelis provides the scale and support of a global organization while preserving the unique culture and identity of each company in its portfolio.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $56,000 USD - $66,000 annually. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage, dental plan, vision plan, basic and supplemental life insurance, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection, short/long term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan.