QEHS Manager

Job Description

Position Summary

The Quality, Environmental Health & Safety (QEHS) Manager is responsible for leading and managing all quality assurance, environmental compliance, health and safety programs across two local operational locations. This position develops, implements, and continuously improves systems that ensure product quality, regulatory compliance, employee safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence. The QEHS Manager serves as a strategic business partner, fostering a culture of quality and safety while supporting organizational goals, customer requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversight of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliance across production and warehouse environments including hygiene practices, housekeeping expectations, and material handling procedures.
• Verification of operational documentation including production work orders, first article records, quality documentation, and traceability records to ensure records are properly completed and maintained.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems to ensure compliance with customer requirements, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead quality assurance and quality control activities across both facilities.
• Monitor key quality metrics and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to reduce defects and improve product consistency.
• Oversee internal audits, customer audits, supplier audits, and third-party certification audits.
• Manage customer complaints, root cause analyses, and corrective action plans.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, maintenance, and supply chain teams to improve product quality and manufacturing processes.
• Establish and maintain quality documentation, procedures, work instructions, and records.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.

• Develop, implement, and manage environmental, health, and safety programs for both locations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, local, state, and federal regulations.
• Conduct facility inspections, risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and safety audits.
• Lead accident, injury, near-miss, and environmental incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain required environmental permits, reporting requirements, and compliance documentation.
• Oversee hazardous waste management, chemical safety programs, air quality compliance, and environmental sustainability initiatives.
• Develop and administer emergency response plans, evacuation procedures, and business continuity programs.
• Monitor workplace safety performance and drive initiatives to reduce incidents and workers' compensation costs.

• Provide leadership and oversight for QEHS programs at two locations, ensuring consistency in standards, processes, and performance.
• Regularly travel between facilities to conduct audits, coach teams, and support operational needs.
• Develop site‑specific action plans while maintaining alignment with company‑wide objectives.
• Build strong partnerships with plant leadership, department managers, and employees at both sites.
• Analyze performance data and prepare reports for executive leadership.

• Develop and deliver quality and safety training programs for employees, supervisors, and managers.
• Promote a proactive culture of quality, safety, environmental responsibility, and accountability.
• Lead safety committees and employee engagement initiatives.
• Ensure all required regulatory and compliance training is completed and documented.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory…