Quality Safety Manager

The ISO 9001 Quality, Safety and Sustainability Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving the Quality Management System (QMS), Environmental/Sustainability programs, and Safety Management Systems for our facility. This role serves as the primary site leader for quality assurance, safety compliance, sustainability coordination, risk management, and operational process standardization. The Manager will partner closely with local Operations, Production, Fulfillment, Design, and Purchasing teams, while reporting directly to the Corporate Director of Quality Management and Sustainability to establish a scalable, compliant, and audit-ready management system. Key Responsibilities Quality Management System (ISO 9001) QMS Leadership: Lead and maintain the site‑level ISO 9001 Quality Management System, supporting its future integration into a multi‑site corporate certification structure. Documentation & Software: Support the implementation and maintenance of QT9 Quality Management Software; assist in developing and maintaining SOPs, work instructions, forms, and risk assessments. Audits & Compliance: Conduct internal quality audits and provide full support during external registrar and customer compliance audits. Continuous Improvement: Drive CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) investigations, execute root cause analyses, monitor quality KPI performance, and lead continuous improvement activities. Safety & Cal/OSHA Compliance Safety Management: Lead the site’s Safety Management System and support Safety Steering Committee activities. Regulatory Compliance: Coordinate essential California compliance programs, including IIPP, Hazard Communication, Heat Illness Prevention, Lockout/Tagout, Forklift Safety, Emergency Action Plans, and Workplace Violence Prevention. Inspections & Training: Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and incident investigations. Coordinate employee safety training, maintain Cal/OSHA‑required documentation, and assist with compliance reporting. Sustainability & Environmental Management Green Initiatives: Support corporate sustainability initiatives, environmental compliance programs, and customer‑driven sustainability requests. Waste & Metrics: Maintain active recycling and waste tracking programs, and coordinate sustainability KPI reporting, including waste diversion and environmental metrics. Operational Leadership Process Standardization: Partner with Operations leadership to standardize workflows, improve inventory accuracy, enhance traceability, and strengthen overall operational controls. Cross‑Functional Impact: Lead cross‑functional improvement initiatives and prepare data‑driven reports and presentations for leadership review. Role Requirements Experience & Education Management History: 7–10 years of management experience overseeing ISO 9001 Quality Systems and Manufacturing Quality Assurance, alongside direct management of safety and sustainability programs. Industry Background: Experience in printing, packaging, folding carton, display manufacturing, or fulfillment operations is strongly preferred. Regional Compliance: Proven, practical experience managing Cal/OSHA compliance programs. Knowledge & Skills High‑level mastery of ISO 9001:2015 requirements, CAPA systems, root‑cause analysis, risk management, and internal auditing. Familiarity with Environmental Metrics, Carbon Accounting, and industry frameworks such as FSC, PEFC, Sedex, and EcoVadis. Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. Preferred Certifications ISO 9001 Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor certification. OSHA 30‑Hour Certification. Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma Certification. #J-18808-Ljbffr Great Hire HR Solutions