EHS and Quality Lead

Justrite Safety Group•Mattoon, IL

9d•$68,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality & Safety Supervisor owns and continuously improves the site Quality Management System (QMS) and Safety/EHS programs to ensure products meet specifications, operations meet regulatory and customer requirements, and employees work in a safe environment. This role partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to drive measurable improvements in quality, safety, cost, and delivery.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in manufacturing or distribution quality and/or EHS roles.
At least 1 year of lead or supervisory experience (or equivalent responsibility).
Working knowledge of QMS fundamentals (audits, CAPA, inspections).
Working knowledge of OSHA requirements relevant to the site.
Strong investigation, documentation, and training skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Safety, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
ISO 9001 internal auditor training; ASQ certifications (CQE, CQA) a plus.
OSHA 30-hour; ASP or CSP (or working toward).
Lean or continuous improvement experience.

Responsibilities

Own and maintain the site QMS (document control, internal audits, management reviews).
Develop and execute incoming, in-process, and final inspection plans and acceptance criteria.
Lead nonconformance management, including containment, material disposition, and rework controls.
Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) using structured root cause analysis methods.
Manage customer complaints and returns, ensuring timely investigation and response.
Maintain calibration and measurement systems; support measurement system analysis as needed.
Partner with Supply Chain on supplier quality performance and corrective actions.
Lead execution of core OSHA programs applicable to the site (hazard communication, PPE, machine guarding, LOTO, powered industrial trucks, ergonomics, etc.).
Conduct job hazard analyses and routine EHS inspections; track and close corrective actions.
Own incident and near-miss reporting and investigations; implement and verify countermeasures.
Maintain required safety records and metrics (including OSHA logs where applicable).
Deliver and track safety training for employees and contractors.
Coordinate emergency preparedness activities such as drills, spill response readiness, and eyewash/first aid checks.
Support environmental compliance requirements as applicable (waste handling, stormwater/SPCC, permits).
Lead quality and safety meetings, audits, and toolbox talks.
Develop KPI dashboards and present trends and action plans to leadership.
Support change management for new materials, processes, or equipment to ensure quality and safety risks are addressed.