Daifuku · 10 hours ago
Quality & EHS Manager
US-OH-REYNOLDSBURG
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelDaifuku Automotive America Corporation is a leader in automotive automation and material handling systems in North America. They are seeking an experienced Quality and EHS Manager to oversee the implementation and support of EHS, Quality, Sustainability and ISO policies at their Reynoldsburg facility.
Industrial Automation
Responsibilities
The Quality and EHS Manager serves in a leadership role in the implementation, support, and oversight of DAC EHS, Quality, Sustainability and ISO policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, and practices at our facilities
This experienced leader will develop, implement, and maintain processes and procedures to ensure that:
All products meet established quality standards and customer expectations
EHS programs and procedures are compliant with federal, state, and local laws and regulations
Meaningful and realistic safety targets are achieved with continuous improvement
Quality and EHS management systems meet ISO requirements and certifications are maintained
Sustainability action plans are created and executed in alignment with corporate goals and objectives
Responsibilities include facilitating EHS and Quality Excellence programs, managing, and coordinating training programs for employees, and coordinating with corporate programs and initiatives
These programs include, but are not limited to:
Environmental
Occupational Safety
Process safety
Product Safety
Industrial Hygiene
Quality
Sustainability
ISO Certification
Emergency response and planning
The Quality and EHS Manager provides guidance and facilitates a collaborative approach to site management on implementation of EHS, Quality, Sustainability, and ISO programs to reduce risk and incidents of accidents, injuries, and environmental releases
This individual stays current on relevant Environmental, Health, Safety, Quality and ISO regulations and compliance with applicable regulations
The Quality and EHS Manager is responsible for monitoring and reporting on the performance of EHS, Quality, Sustainability and ISO KPIs and personnel to ensure performance meets or exceeds DAC expectations
This includes, but is not limited to providing required training, permitting, maintain certifications, reporting, auditing, and recordkeeping
This individual builds and maintains employee support for the DAC EHS culture, with an emphasis on continual improvement
As DAC continues to grow, the Quality and EHS Manager may be responsible for administrative and supervisory leadership of a team
The Quality and EHS Manager performs other tasks as assigned
Analyze accident/incident trends and develop/implement recommendations to improve safety behaviors and plant safety record
Use Structured Problem-Solving tools (e.g. 8D or A3) where appropriate
Initiate regular meetings with the Plant Managers to set personal Quality/EHS goals and measure performance
Maintain working knowledge of Company policies, procedures, and government regulations
Understand what the facility needs to accomplish, determine where to focus efforts, and develop tactical plans for delivering on identified goals
Carry out the plans, both directly and indirectly by engaging and guiding other key players at the site
Seek out and advocate for the resources required to implement the facility’s EMS, build EMS-related capability within the site through tools and training, and communicate the facility’s environmental progress and impact to key internal and external stakeholders
Monitor and measure the facility’s environmental KPIs to ensure plans are delivering the desired results and to cultivate insights into opportunities for improvement
Advocate and facilitate action for continual environmental performance improvement
Understand what the facility needs to accomplish, determine where to focus efforts and develop tactical plans for delivering on identified goals
Interfaces with site personnel to identify hazards, and to develop and implement corrective/improvement measures
This could include the review and approval of specific work permits, as well as participation in incident investigation teams, safety audits, design reviews, process safety reviews, project review teams, and/or job task analysis
Coordinate and manage the implementation of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS), Quality, Sustainability and ISO policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, and practices at our facilities in their assigned location(s)
This includes, but is not limited to, maintain site management systems, Incident Management Database, Action Item Database and EHS Compliance Calendar including routine reporting, audits, and permit renewals/certifications
Promotes proactive safety participation by all employees and ensuring injuries, illnesses, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions are reported and investigated
Provide leadership to develop, implement and maintain environmental, health, safety, quality, sustainability and ISO programs and policies to meet or exceed compliance with federal, state, and local requirements
Supports the industrial hygiene program through air and noise monitoring and exposure assessments and prepares reports
Participates in Quality Assurance and supporting continual improvement under the ISO 9000 and RC14001 process and Safety and Health 45001
Provide technical support, guidance and maintain all documentation essential to efficient operations of the EHS program
Monitors interactions with regulatory authorities, insurance carriers or EHS consultants on issues impacting manufacturing operations
Ensures environmental permits and reporting are up to date
Ensures permit requirements are adhered to
Provide coaching, employee development, performance management, and training of assigned EHS department staff
Provide appropriate level of direction and conduct performance reviews
Other duties as assigned to support EHS department goals and objectives
Qualification
Required
Experience in training and taking a proactive approach with regard to recordable incidents and meeting goals of the company
Experience in assuring compliance with all OSHA regulations at various sites
Physically capable of standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, and twisting on job sites to inspect for safety
Good decision-making skills and ability to perform in stressful situations
Must have a background in Quality or Safety
Must possess strong knowledge of OSHA Rules and Regulations
Must be experienced in automotive and material handling systems
Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays such as Christmas, Easter, and July 4th
Must be able to travel an average of 25-30% of the time
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work under tight deadlines with limited supervision
Ability to effectively communicate both oral and written to the company executives and business partners
Establish and maintain good working relationships with the peers, management & leaders of the business area
Assume accountability and take ownership for ALL projects that you are responsible and involved in
A. or B.S. in Organizational Development or Management, related discipline, or equivalent experience
OSHA 30 Hour in General or Construction Industry
Professional and/or industry certifications in environmental, safety, or industrial hygiene Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, etc
Training or knowledge of Hazardous material response (40 hr. Haz-Mat Technician level) and confined space rescue
Experience with implementation of Process Safety Management (PSM) programs. Ability to conduct Process Hazard Analysis using HAZOP or equivalent method
Knowledge of Environmental Management Systems
Familiarity with ANSI, API, NFPA and other recognized industry standards
Knowledge of databases and ability to use databases for trending
Knowledge of workers' compensation requirements
First Aid / CPR Certification
Ability to adapt to changing list of priorities based on needs of the company, regulatory compliance, and management of risk
Must possess knowledge of machine operator equipment such as is used by Welders, Crane Operators and Field Service Engineers
Preferred
Six Sigma helpful
OSHA 500, 501n 510 or 511 preferred (or combination thereof)
Experience in the Manufacturing Industry is preferred
SAP FI certification is a plus
Passport a plus
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision available day one
Optional Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
FSA/ HSA
Company provided life and disability plans
401K: Fidelity
7 Paid sick days (prorated according to start date)
13 paid vacation days (prorated according to start date)
11 paid holidays
Yearly performance bonuses
PPE Reimbursement
Excellent medical, vision, and dental insurance
Paid vacation time
Paid sick time
Paid holidays
401K
Flexible Spending Programs
Company
Daifuku
Since its founding in 1937, Daifuku has been providing customers worldwide with optimal and best solutions to enhance their global competitiveness, as a comprehensive material handling system manufacturer and integrator.
Founded in 1937
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dracius McKee
Human Resources Business Partner – HRSS Human Resources Data and Analytics Specialist
Company data provided by crunchbase