Regional Quality Health & Safety Manager - Americas

Crane Worldwide Logistics • Houston, TX

52d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for driving compliance with QHSE policies, programs, and initiatives to enhance the quality of processes and services within the Americas region. The position involves evaluating current processes to identify areas for improvement, acting as a regional subject matter expert for quality management systems and external standards (ISO, GDP), and supporting regional quality and safety improvement projects. The manager will lead the business in quality management, serve as an expert in ISO standards and certification, and collaborate with senior leadership to develop advanced tools and systems for quality and safety enhancement. Additionally, the role involves defining and ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures, acting as a liaison for the Crane Safety Program, and ensuring compliance with local regulations and Crane Safety policies. The position also promotes active Safety Committees, supports the establishment of local safety training and equipment maintenance, ensures proper documentation of QHSE training, and aids in the development of site emergency response and business continuity plans. Compliance with policies for hazardous materials and dangerous goods is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in safety management, quality management or related field is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in logistics, warehousing and transportation.
• Minimum 5 years' supervisory or managerial experience required.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, ongoing basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.
• Effective use of quality tools such as Six Sigma, Kaizen, root cause analysis, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and excellent time management abilities are necessary.
• Demonstrated initiative, ability to exercise good judgment, and ability to achieve results through others is required.
• Must possess knowledge and expertise in project/program management, portfolio management methodologies and tools.
• Strategy and planning: must possess an ability to think ahead and plan over a 12-24 month time span as well as strong client orientation and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Total Quality Management or Six Sigma certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive compliance to QHSE policies, programs and initiatives to improve the quality of processes and services.
• Oversees evaluation of current processes in the region to determine areas of improvement.
• Acts as the regional subject matter expert and as a liaison for the Crane Worldwide Quality Management System as well as external standards (including, but not limited to, ISO & GDP standards).
• Supports regional quality and safety improvement projects and oversees progress and results in the region.
• Lead the business in quality management & be a reliable subject matter expert in ISO standards and certification processes.
• Works with VP or Risk & Safety and QHSE Director to develop new and advanced tools, methods and systems to ensure quality and safety improvement throughout the region.
• Define standard operating procedures and ensures adherence to documented procedures.
• Acts as the regional subject matter expert and acts as a liaison for the Crane Safety Program as well as acting as the subject matter expert for local regulations.
• Drives compliance to all Crane Safety policies and procedures.
• Promotes and drives active Safety Committees within the region.
• Collaborate with VP or Risk & Safety and QHSE Director to establish local safety training, equipment maintenance and forklift training.
• Supports regional operations to ensure training documentation for all QHSE programs is completed and properly maintained.
• Supports development of site emergency response plans in the region.
• Supports and drives development of Business Continuity Plans within the region.
• Ensure compliance to Crane policies and procedures for hazardous materials and dangerous goods within the region.

Benefits

• Quarterly Incentive Plan
• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

What This Job Offers

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