Sr. Quality Specialist (QHSE)

CMA CGM•Houston, TX

1d•$90,000 - $112,000

About The Position

This position is responsible for coordinating and professionally managing the safety performance, compliance, and program management at field contracts. The Quality Specialist must also facilitate training to all levels of employees and maintain quality performance objectives and assist in cost control programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in transportation or related field required.
At least 3 years of experience in a supply chain, transportation, logistics, or related field required.
2 years of experience in OSHA regulations and State regulations required.
Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web-based and job specific software applications.
Accurate typing and/or data entry skills.
Basic math skills.
Balance team and individual responsibilities.
Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize in demanding environments with tight deadlines.
Ability to develop programs to reduce accidents & injuries in a material-handling environment.
Problem solving abilities.
Able to deal with very difficult concepts and complex variables, and highly volatile time constraints.
Must be able to effectively and clearly communicate simple instructions in front of an audience.
Must be able to train a large scale of employees.

Nice To Haves

Certified powered industrial truck trainer.
Black Belt/Green Belt Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicate with contract management staff concerning loading & material issues or status, including immediately addressing issues of concerns.
Responsible for development/monitoring of KPI’s & implementing continuous improvement opportunities.
Create & implement cost savings through LEAN & FIT.
Serve as the subject matter expert for quality and safety standards.
Ensures management staff adheres to established work standards & work process through ongoing communication, including positive feedback.
Support new business implementation & scope changes. Including participating in the orientation of new contracts and mentoring new Quality/Risk Managers.
Directs efforts to ensure effective Quality program and Performance Improvement implementation throughout the assigned contract(s). Provides guidance to facility employees/management in complying with the requirements and intentions of the program.
Applies knowledge of profit drivers to work processes within contract.
Responsible for facilitating investigation, required reporting, and corrective action development for serious quality or risk issues accessing company resources as appropriate & facilitates completion of Root Cause Analyses.
Ensure OHSA compliance.
Develop & perform training programs to meet company-training objectives.
Facilitate Safety First Program.
Other assigned duties as requested.

Benefits

competitive Paid Time Off
401(k)
health insurance
employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands, including important offerings like pet insurance.
Outstanding benefits for employee and family including multiple health plans(company contribution to health savings account), prescription, dental and vision coverage.
Company paid life insurance, accident insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage and employee assistance plan.
Voluntary benefits including additional life insurance, AD&D coverage, buy-up short- and long-term disability, critical illness, identify theft & legal plan.
401(k) with company match.
Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement program.