EHS and Quality Systems Manager

Nextek, Inc.•Madison, AL

About The Position

Nextek, Inc., a technology-driven Electronics Manufacturing Services company founded in 1995, is hiring an EHS and Quality Systems Manager to lead environmental, health and safety (EHS) and management-system compliance programs. The role oversees workplace safety, environmental and chemical-waste compliance, employee training, audits, and corrective actions, while supporting certification and compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485, and ISO 14001. The manager leads implementation and ongoing compliance with ISO 14001; manages chemical inventories and waste streams; monitors applicable regulatory requirements; and maintains safety programs and environmental records. The role also supports quality and compliance systems, coordinates audits, maintains records and schedules, and supports aerospace and medical-device manufacturing requirements. The position works in both office and manufacturing environments, including regular facility walkthroughs and interaction with employees across operations. Required PPE must be worn in designated areas. Essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, occupational safety, engineering, quality management, or a related field, or equivalent education and relevant experience.
At least 5 years of manufacturing experience in EHS, quality systems, or regulatory compliance.
Experience with ISO 9001 and working knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 13485.
Experience implementing or maintaining ISO 14001.
Working knowledge of applicable OSHA and environmental requirements.
Experience with audits, corrective actions, chemical and waste management, documentation, and employee training.
Strong communication, organization, investigation, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Electronics manufacturing experience.
Internal or lead auditor qualification.
CSP, CHMM, ASQ, or similar professional certification.
Experience with industrial hygiene or environmental permitting.
Familiarity with IPC and aerospace/medical manufacturing requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead implementation and ongoing compliance with ISO 14001.
Manage chemical inventories, waste streams, storage, labeling, disposal, and required environmental records.
Monitor applicable OSHA, EPA, state, and local requirements.
Conduct workplace inspections, hazard assessments, and PPE evaluations.
Maintain Hazard Communication, SDS, emergency response, spill response, and applicable safety programs.
Investigate incidents, spills, and near misses and ensure effective corrective actions.
Coordinate outside environmental, safety, and waste-management resources as required.
Support compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485, and ISO 14001.
Coordinate internal, certification, customer, and regulatory audits.
Monitor changes to applicable standards and regulatory requirements.
Support document control, risk management, training, change control, and corrective-action processes.
Maintain compliance schedules, records, and management-review inputs.
Support applicable aerospace and medical-device manufacturing requirements, including product safety, traceability, configuration control, and process validation.
Develop and maintain a risk-based internal audit schedule.
Document audit findings, assign actions, track completion, and verify effectiveness.
Maintain employee training and qualification requirements by position and task.
Develop or coordinate required EHS and management-system training.
Maintain training records and verify employee competency.
Stop work when an imminent safety, environmental, or significant compliance risk exists.
Escalate unresolved compliance concerns to senior management.
Recommend corrective actions, equipment improvements, outside expertise, and necessary resources.