Quality/EHS Manager

Scope of Position:

The Mestex Quality / EHS Manager is responsible for the Quality Management System (ISO 9001) and Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) which includes writing procedures, auditing tasks, conducting vendor & process assessments, and resolving customer quality complaints. This role maintains compliance procedures, manages all quality/environmental records, and tracks metrics to demonstrate quality achievement. This role is also responsible for Safety, working closely with Operations to ensure that training is provided, safety records are maintained, and safety procedures are strictly followed. The Quality / EHS Manager will report to the Division President and interacts with all other functional departments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promote quality achievement and performance improvement throughout the organization.
• Promote safety and environmental compliance and improvement throughout the organization.
• Keep quality, environmental, and safety procedures & policies in compliance with QMS/EMS requirements.
• Manage the Quarterly Management Reporting metrics and meeting (ISO requirement).
• Ensure tests and procedures are properly understood, carried out, documented, and evaluated; ensure that product modifications are investigated as necessary.
• Maintain quality inspection (QC/QA) for Incoming materials, In-Process materials/processes, and End-of-Line products.
• Identify relevant quality, environmental, and safety-related training needs.
• Ensure that Safety training, procedures, and documentation are in compliance with OSHA, ISO, and other regulatory requirements.
• Work with Purchasing to establish quality requirements from external suppliers.
• Manage the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures pertaining to the Quality and Environmental Management Systems.
• Maintain awareness of the business context and company profitability, including budgetary control issues.
• Define quality procedures in conjunction/partnership with operating staff.
• Maintain controls and documentation procedures.
• Support any customer-driven auditors and ensure the execution of corrective action and compliance with customer requirements.
• Monitor performance by gathering relevant data and producing statistical reports.
• Collate and analyze performance data and charts against defined parameters.
• Conforms to all Quality and Environmental Management System policies, objectives and obligations.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Position Requirements:

• 5 or more years experience with quality and environmental management systems.
• Familiar with ISO 9001 and 14001 requirements.
• Demonstrated experience working with contract manufacturers, suppliers, or distributors.
• Demonstrated exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Passion and alignment with our mission, vision, values & operating principles.
• Passion for working in a values based company in alignment with a learning organization.
• Demonstrates a passion and a responsibility for the customer.
• Desire to own decisions and take responsibility for outcomes.
• Degree in Quality, Safety, Manufacturing, or Engineering is a plus.
• Willingness to travel when required.
• Willingness to continually embrace personal and professional development