Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental Manager

Lesaffre Group•West Chester, PA

63d

About The Position

Envera LIC, LLC is part of the Lesaffre family who is a key global player in the fermentation of microorganisms (yeasts and bacteria) for baking, taste, healthcare, and industrial biotechnology. This story began more than 170 years ago in northern France, and, thanks to our entrepreneur spirit and our innovative approach, we are constantly developing. Lesaffre's global presence includes 11,000 employees from 96 nationalities and a 3-billion-euro turnover. We work with customers, partners, and researchers to develop essential nutrients and bio actives that strengthen human health, optimize animal well-being, and improve plant nutrition. We believe in the incredible potential of microorganisms as the greatest means to better nourish and protect the planet. Fermentation is one of the most promising answers to the challenge of nourishing 9 billion people in a healthy way by 2050. Envera is a legal entity of Lesaffre located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Envera manufactures bacteria solutions for Lesaffre BUs and different market segments such as wastewater treatment, bioremediation, cleaning solutions, and many other areas where bacteria can play a key role. Wanting the opportunity to step into a key leadership position where your impact will be visible daily by having the autonomy to shape culture, modernize programs, and drive continuous improvement in quality, safety and sustainability performance-all while supporting a world-class fermentation company. The ability to lead a team of 6 technicians in our QC and QA department while fostering a culture of excellence and ensuring that quality and safety are integrated into day-to-day operations and long-term strategies. While also being accountable for ensuring that the company's products and services meet the required quality standards.

Requirements

Master of Science or bachelor's in microbiology, biotechnology, Quality management, Food science or a relevant degree program or a degree in an EHS related field of study.
Multiple years of Health, Safety and Environment experience required, manufacturing experience preferred.
Extensive experience in quality control operations in a Food, Biotech, high-tech industries, probiotics or Feed manufacturing industry is required
Working knowledge of safety and environmental codes, OSHA, EPA regulations, and other regulatory agencies (Lockout-Tagout, Electrical Safety, Ergonomics, Air Quality and Emissions, Energy Management, etc.).
Background and expertise in HSE recordkeeping, reporting and compliance.
Ability to work well under pressure, effectively handle conflict and demonstrate flexibility in work style to accommodate changing priorities and fixed deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience with behavior-based safety preferred (DuPont STOP).
Experience and working knowledge of U.S. and Pennsylvania occupational health, safety and environmental regulations is preferred.

Responsibilities

Development and implementation of quality standards, quality control plans, management systems, and policies and procedures
Maintain the quality management system to ensure continuous improvement, including developing supporting standards and procedures and maintaining all related documentation
Monitor and manage traceability of raw material quality and finished goods
Responsible for updating facilities, policies, systems, and documentation to meet regulations set by federal, state, and local authorities, as well as all applicable certifying bodies
Represent the company to external stakeholders such as certifiers, customers, and authorities while maintaining relationships with relevant external partnerships related to workplace health, safety, and environment
Implement and renew the certifications required by customers and authorities
Provide leadership for developing and directing quality assurance, inspection, laboratory, and quality improvement by scheduling and recording regular internal audits
Promote company-wide quality awareness and compliance
Manage the review and approval of complaints, non-conformances, and recommend corrective and preventative actions; lead root cause analysis and corrective action of nonconforming products (internally and externally)
Ensure effective management of customer escalations, and timely and effective communication and resolution of issues that help drive customer satisfaction
Ensure quality of finished goods based on legal and certification regulations, as well as customer needs
Conduct and record environmental analyses, storage suitability, and other controls and analyses specified in the quality control plan during certain stages of production, storage, and shipment operations; provide information and guidance to relevant departments regarding the results of these analyses
Manage and monitor safety KPIs for employee health and safety
Implement safety training programs and initiatives for workplace safety
Conduct risk assessments and implement preventative measures, ensuring they are followed daily
Maintain documentation of the company's safety procedures, accidents, and related events
Develop, manage, and maintain QHSE-related items at all levels (emergency evacuation to corporate initiatives)
Develop an annual business plan to ensure the HSE management system meets business and legislated requirements
Possessing the competency and having the responsibility of managing and monitoring company safety programs, policies and procedures that meet OHSA guidelines by planning, implementing and overseeing the Company's employee safety programs.