Bilingual SHEQ Manager

A leading manufacturing organization is seeking a Bilingual
SHEQ Manager to lead site-wide Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality programs. This key leadership role will drive regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, quality systems, and workplace safety initiatives across a fast-paced production environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong quality and EHS experience, Lean manufacturing knowledge, and a passion for building a culture of operational excellence and accountability.

The responsibilities of the SHEQ Manager will include:

• Drive process improvement and operational excellence through Statistical Process Control (SPC), data analysis, and performance metrics.
• Lead quality initiatives utilizing PFMEA, process mapping, control plans, and process capability studies to meet customer and business requirements.
• Monitor and improve Cost of Quality (CoQ) metrics, including scrap, rework, customer returns, prevention, and warranty performance.
• Champion Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and Quality System enhancements to increase efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
• Facilitate and coach teams on Lean tools including Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Quick Changeover, and Mistake Proofing.
• Partner closely with Operations to support production goals, optimize processes, and ensure consistent product quality.
• Analyze and leverage KPIs and quality metrics to proactively identify risks and drive defect reduction.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the onsite Quality team while fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Manage the Hold for Inspection (HFI) process, ensuring effective communication, tracking, and resolution of quality concerns.
• Investigate customer complaints and quality issues, implementing root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) to drive lasting solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify quality gaps, eliminate defects, and improve manufacturing performance.
• Lead internal audits, quality reviews, and management reporting to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Prepare and present quality performance reports, trends, and recommendations to plant and corporate leadership.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable state regulations, maintaining a safe and compliant work environment.
• Manage employee health, safety, and compliance training programs, ensuring accurate records and timely completion.
• Travel to support multi-site quality initiatives, share best practices, and lead problem-solving efforts across facilities.

The ideal EHS Manager will have the following skillset:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Health & Safety or Business Management.
• Minimum 5 years of quality experience in a high volume fast-paced manufacturing operation.
• Must be Bilingual with Spanish literacy
• Must have experience with preventive quality engineering techniques such as PFMEA, control plans, process mapping.
• Must have experience being involved with and/or leading EHS-related items or projects.
• Certifications in Environmental or Health & Safety related programs preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with utilizing Lean manufacturing practices.
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification a plus.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Strong problem solver with good work ethic and decision-making skills.