LifeMade - Specialist, Safety & Quality

Human Resources•Erlanger, KY

29d•Hybrid

About The Position

The EHSQ Specialist provides support to the manufacturing plant by leading and championing established corporate safety and quality programs and tools, to enable workers to be 100% Safe – 100% of the Time.

Requirements

2-5 years in manufacturing safety experience and/or equivalent certification
2-5 years in manufacturing quality experience and/or equivalent certification
Excellent computer capabilities, including Microsoft Office
Interpersonal skills to work effectively with individuals both internally and externally
The ability to work with and maintain information of a highly confidential and sensitive nature.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Demonstrated ability to display diplomacy in day-to-day interactions with commitment to task with awareness of urgency.
The ability to work independently and work as a value add to plant team efforts.

Nice To Haves

2-5 years’ experience as a people manager, preferred
HACCP certification or equivalent preferred
1st-Aid and CPR certification preferred.
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
Experience with safety & quality within the manufacturing industry

Responsibilities

Track and report monthly plant safety and quality metrics to plant management and corporate stakeholders.
Lead safety and quality training programs, including new hire and annual safety/quality training sessions, fire extinguisher training and evacuation drills, and Emergency Response Team training (i.e., 1st-Aid, CPR, AED, etc.).
Lead safety incident response efforts and function as clinic/hospital liaison following any incident requiring medical treatment. Perform incident investigations, complete required documentation in a timely manner, and develop corrective and preventative actions utilizing plant resources.
Support plant meetings by communicating EHS & QA content, including safety training material.
Organize and champion the plant Safety & F o o d S a f e t y Committee, including preparation of meetings, recording of meeting minutes, maintenance of records, and ensuring execution of identified actions.
Develop, implement and maintain preventative safety measures, including plant ‘Safety Checklist’ protocols, safety walks and observations, and PPE compliance audits.
Organize and execute regular safety and quality audits, including but not limited to, waste inventory, recycling, and sustainability programs.
Organize and execute regular safety and quality inspections, including eyewash/shower stations, hoist/crane, fire extinguisher readiness, combustible dust in non-conspicuous areas, fire sprinkler system and fire pump/pressure checks.
Lead EPA & RCRA plant waste management and documentation efforts.
Responsible for ensuring proper stock and maintenance of all 1st-Aid kits and PPE.
Responsible for document management for required permits, including hot work permits, and confined space permits.
Coordinate plant hearing exams or other work-related wellness actions.
Participating in internal company best practice sharing using approved media.
Attend relevant webinars and external training or meetings, as required.
Track and drive environmental and sustainability metrics – waste, energy and utility usage.
Maintain, support, and continuously improve the site QMS, Food Safety, and SQF systems to support product quality, customer requirements, regulatory compliance, and food safety objectives.
Lead site quality functions including internal and external auditing.
Inspect, test or measure materials, products or work for conformance to specifications.
Record inspection or test data and mark items with details of inspection (i.e. Acceptance/rejection status).
Develop policies and procedures related to quality and safety functions.
Responsible for following safety, food safety and quality standards.
Direct and develop site QC inspectors/operators and/or packers.