QEHS Manager

Job Description

Leads and manages plant Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety (QEHS) programs to ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and company standards. Drives a culture of safety, product quality, and continuous improvement while supporting efficient manufacturing operations.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

Safety & Environmental (EHS)

• Ensure compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations; maintain required reporting and logs
• Lead safety programs, audits, investigations, and corrective actions
• Manage safety training, Job Hazard Analyses, and LOTO procedures
• Chair safety committee and drive incident prevention initiatives

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Oversee quality systems, audits, and daily verification activities
• Manage product holds, releases, nonconformances, and customer complaints
• Analyze quality data, track trends, and lead continuous improvement efforts
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications and regulatory standards

Food Safety & Regulatory Programs

• Administer SQF, HACCP, GMP, and food safety programs
• Support audits (customer, third-party, regulatory) as site lead
• Ensure sanitation, pest control, and environmental testing compliance
• Lead traceability and recall readiness, including mock recalls

Training & Procedures

• Develop, implement, and maintain SOPs and training programs
• Ensure workforce compliance with QEHS procedures and certifications

Customer & Supplier Interface

• Act as primary QEHS contact for customers and auditors
• Support product launches, specifications, and documentation updates
• Manage supplier quality, raw material compliance, and corrective actions

Continuous Improvement

• Lead corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes
• Support and lead operational excellence initiatives (e.g., safety and quality pillars)
• Promote data-driven decision-making and process improvements

What We Need From You:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) or
• 5+ years of QEHS or quality management experience in manufacturing

• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, food safety systems, and quality standards
• Proven leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills