SHEQ Manager

Mauser Packaging Solutions

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The SHEQ Manager will be responsible for implementing process improvements using Statistical Process Control (SPC) and measurement analysis. This role involves defining projects based on customer requirements, utilizing tools like Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), process flow mapping, control plan documentation, and Capability Analysis. The manager will ensure Costs of Quality (CoQ) metrics align with strategic initiatives, including scrap, rework, returns, appraisal, and prevention. They will establish programs to improve these metrics using continuous improvement tools and actively participate in Lean Manufacturing initiatives to enhance profitability, workflow, and team performance. The position requires proactive efforts to improve quality systems both internally and externally. The manager will utilize and teach Lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, quick changeover, value stream mapping, and mistake-proofing, and participate in Kaizen events as needed. Daily interaction with the production floor is expected to ensure adequate support from the Quality department to meet production efficiencies and goals. The role involves reviewing, measuring, and studying Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to prevent substandard products. The SHEQ Manager will supervise and manage the daily activities of all Quality team members at their designated location, manage the Hold for Inspection (HFI) System, and communicate HFI status to relevant teams. They will communicate with and investigate customer inquiries related to quality, working with the Operations team to find solutions and implement permanent corrective actions for customer complaints. Root cause analysis for quality defects will be determined through interaction with the production floor and management, with resolutions developed to correct deficiencies. The manager will audit, summarize, and review the plant quality system with the plant management team and lead monthly Quality Management Review meetings. Preparation and communication of month-end quality report summaries to plant and corporate levels are also required. Compliance with OSHA, USEPA, and State regulations, including tracking and record-keeping for health and safety training, is essential. Travel to other plants may be necessary to establish best practices or collaborate on root cause analysis and corrective actions. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Health & Safety or Business Management.
Minimum 5 years of quality experience in a high volume fast-paced manufacturing operation.
Must have experience with preventive quality engineering techniques such as PFMEA, control plans, process mapping.
Must have experience being involved with and/or leading EHS-related items or projects.
Knowledge of and experience with utilizing Lean manufacturing practices.
Previous supervisory experience.
Strong problem solver with good work ethic and decision-making skills.
Microsoft Office experience required.

Nice To Haves

Certifications in Environmental or Health & Safety related programs preferred.
OSHA30 certification a plus.
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification a plus.

Responsibilities

Implements process improvement with the use of Statistical Process Control (SPC), and measurement analysis.
Defines projects in regard to customer requirements utilizing tools such as: Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), process flow mapping, control plan documentation and Capability Analysis.
Ensures CoQ (Costs of Quality) metrics are aligned with the company’s strategic initiatives, including scrap, rework, returns, appraisal and prevention.
Establishes programs to improve metrics using continuous improvement tools as well as actively participates in projects that support Lean Manufacturing initiatives resulting in improved profitability, work flow and team performance.
Proactively works to improve quality systems internally and externally to the plant.
Utilizes and has the ability to teach Lean tools including 5S, Kaizen, quick changeover, value stream mapping, mistake proofing, etc.
Participates in Kaizen events as necessary.
Interacts with production floor daily.
Assists where needed to ensure there is adequate support from the Quality department to meet production efficiencies and goals.
Reviews, measures and proactively studies KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) in an effort to prevent substandard product that does not meet customer specifications.
Supervises and manages daily activities of all Quality team members at their designated location.
Manages HFI (Hold for Inspection) System.
Measures, quantifies and communicates HFIs to the production floor and any other team members who need to be informed.
Communicates and investigates any customer inquiries as they relate back to quality.
Works with Operations team to find solutions to customer complaints focusing on permanent corrective action.
Interacts with production floor and management to determine root cause analysis for quality defects and develops resolutions to correct deficiencies.
Audits, summarizes and reviews with plant management team the plant quality system.
Leads and facilitates monthly Quality Management Review meetings.
Prepares and communicates month-end quality report summaries within plant and corporate.
Manages and ensures compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), USEPA and State regulations in accordance with government and company requirements; Trigger, track and keep the records of health and safety training for all employees.
Travels as necessary to other plants to establish best practices or to work with others in determining root cause or corrective action to quality issues.
Performs other duties as assigned.