Plant Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental Leader

NOVARES • Grand Rapids, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Novares is seeking a highly motivated Plant QHSE Leader to support Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental initiatives within its manufacturing operation. This role is critical in ensuring product quality, customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement across production activities. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong problem-solving skills, a passion for operational excellence, and experience in automotive or advanced manufacturing environments. The Plant QHSE Leader executes the quality systems and production processes while supporting customer requirements, risk management initiatives, and continuous improvement activities. This position partners closely with production, engineering, suppliers, and customers to drive world-class quality performance and maintain compliance with industry standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in automotive quality standards, manufacturing quality systems and process improvement.
• Knowledge of IATF and ISO standards
• Strong knowledge of quality methodologies and problem-solving tools.
• Experience conducting audits and managing corrective action plans.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Automotive Core Tools such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC and MSA

Nice To Haves

• Strong leadership and change management capabilities
• Results-driven focus and accountability
• Positive energy and a proactive mindset
• Courage to challenge the status quo and drive improvements
• Transparency and integrity in decision-making
• Team-oriented collaboration across all levels of the organization

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve product quality for raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.
• Lead investigations and resolution of customer and supplier quality issues.
• Coordinate containment, sorting, recovery, and corrective action activities.
• Support product and process modifications and customer submissions.
• Conduct process audits and ensure implementation of corrective actions.
• Analyze warranty returns and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain and improve control plans, FMEA documentation, and production quality standards.
• Participate in daily production meetings and quality reviews.
• Support process qualification, product transfers, and launch activities.
• Train production personnel on quality tools, methods, and standards.
• Lead quality initiatives across manufacturing workshops and production areas.
• Stop production or block shipments when customer risk has been identified.
• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and risk management requirements.
• Support operational risk assessments and inspections.
• Promote a safe workplace and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Take action to stop unsafe conditions or activities that may endanger people, property, or the environment.

Benefits

• Make a direct impact on product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Lead meaningful quality and safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with talented cross-functional teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Grow your career with a company committed to operational excellence and employee development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level