Safety Quality Technician

Steel Technologies•Blytheville, AR

About The Position

The Safety Quality Technician supports safety and quality programs at a manufacturing facility. The role conducts safety training and orientations, maintains the facility Safety Management System and Job Safety Analysis program, assists with incident investigations and corrective measures, coordinates safety meetings and assessments, monitors compliance, conducts inspections, and serves as the contact for internal and external safety audits and inspections. On the quality side, the position manages facility quality documentation and training, represents the facility in audits, performs corrective actions and management reviews, assists with APQP, and maintains part inspection matrix files. The technician supports customer complaints and corrective actions, compiles PPAP requirements, monitors production to help prevent rejected material, and completes gauge R&R, capability studies, and other statistical requirements. The role also supports plant performance measures, customer-reject investigations, 5-S projects, and lean manufacturing initiatives. Duties may be revised or reassigned, and other duties may be assigned. The job is safety-sensitive and is performed in both an office and manufacturing environment. Office conditions involve minimal to moderate noise; manufacturing conditions involve moderate to high noise from machinery and equipment. Facility temperatures vary with outside weather, and personal protective equipment may be required as determined by management.

Requirements

Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
Ability to work independently to analyze and evaluate problems and solutions.
Ability to respond readily to emergencies.
Ability to retrieve and input data correctly using the Intelex incident management system.
Knowledge of and ability to comply with safety rules and requirements.
Knowledge of statistical processing.
Detail-oriented approach.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Certification in Internal Audits and 5-S is required.
Strong Microsoft Office skills are necessary.
Formal education may be substituted with experience and training when position competency is demonstrated.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma and at least one year of Steel Technologies experience with an excellent safety record are preferred.
Basic knowledge and understanding of safety functions and laws are preferred.
Forklift training, OSHA 10-hour General Industry training, and Certified First Responder training with first aid, CPR, and AED are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct new-hire safety orientations and on-the-job safety training for new hires and job transfers.
Conduct crane and forklift operator training and annual evaluations; issue training packets and maintain training records.
Ensure the facility Safety Management System is implemented and maintain the Job Safety Analysis program.
Recommend measures to protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
Assist with safety incident investigations, complete reporting, and help implement corrective measures.
Coordinate hearing tests and noise-monitoring assessments with the HR Coordinator and Plant Manager.
Schedule, lead, and document safety committee meetings; assist with shift safety meetings and communicate corporate safety messages and alerts.
Schedule, conduct, and document monthly safety training topics for teammates.
Monitor environmental health and safety program compliance; conduct routine inspections, observe work practices, enforce safety procedures, and coach teammates on safe practices.
Serve as the point person for internal and external safety audits and inspections.
Manage, train, and maintain facility quality documentation and represent the facility in internal and third-party registrar audits.
Perform internal audits at other company facilities when required and complete corrective actions arising from facility audits.
Perform monthly facility management reviews and assist with the APQP process.
Create, coordinate, and maintain part-specific inspection matrix files for blanking customers.
Assist manufacturing as requested to support efficient, effective, quality production.
Work with the Technical Service Group on manufacturing-side customer relations and complaints; complete customer corrective actions involving rejects or quality issues.
Communicate quality issues to manufacturing personnel and assist in resolving them.
Compile and perform customer PPAP requirements; monitor production runs to identify potential problems and prevent rejected material.
Complete gauge R&R, capability studies, and other statistical requirements; manage and maintain statistical programs for blanking production.
Compile and review on-time delivery data, perform finished-goods dock audits, investigate plant-responsible customer rejects, review corrective and preventive actions with employees, and gather measurements related to claims and incoming customer material.
Maintain and participate in plant 5-S projects and act as the plant lean champion, including involvement with Lean Manufacturing companies and customers.
Perform other duties as assigned.