Safety and Quality Manager

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Safety & Quality Manager to lead plant-wide initiatives that ensure safe operations, high-quality output, and strong process discipline. This role plays a critical part in shaping a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and proactive risk reduction across the facility.

You will partner closely with production, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams to strengthen safety behaviors, reduce operational risks, and reinforce quality standards throughout all stages of manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Leadership

• Champion a safety-first culture through coaching, training, and daily engagement with floor teams.
• Conduct regular facility inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, and follow-up actions to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory safety expectations.
• Lead or support emergency preparedness planning, safety observations, and behavior-based safety initiatives.

Quality Management

• Oversee plant-level quality systems, documentation, and standard operating procedures.
• Monitor product quality trends, customer feedback, and internal data to proactively address quality risks.
• Lead root-cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on process control, testing standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive waste reduction, defect reduction, and efficiency improvement efforts across operations.
• Facilitate structured problem-solving activities (e.g., root cause analysis, process stabilization).
• Support team members through coaching and development to enhance quality and safety performance.

Team Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with supervisors and operators to ensure consistent adherence to plant policies and quality/safety expectations.
• Provide training on safety practices, quality procedures, and operational standards.
• Contribute to daily production meetings, audits, and cross-functional projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in related field
• 5+ years of experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment is required.
• Background in safety, quality, or combined operational roles with demonstrated leadership on the plant floor.
• Familiarity with regulatory or industry compliance requirements; certifications are helpful but not required or specified.
• Strong communication, follow-through, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to engage and influence employees at all levels.

Benefits

• 401k
• Medical
• PTO

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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