EHS and Quality Systems Manager

Nextek; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401k Match

Paid Time Off

Educational Reimbursement

Job summary

Nextek, a niche EMS provider in Madison, AL, seeks an EHS and Quality Systems Manager to lead Environmental, Health & Safety and management-system compliance programs. You will oversee safety, environmental compliance, training, audits, and corrective actions while supporting ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485, and ISO 14001.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, occupational safety, engineering, quality management, or related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience in EHS, quality systems, or regulatory compliance.
• Experience with ISO 9001; working knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 13485.
• Experience implementing or maintaining ISO 14001.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and environmental requirements.
• Strong communication, organization, investigation, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Experience with audits, corrective actions, chemical/waste management, documentation, and employee training.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS and quality systems programs to ensure ISO certifications and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate internal, certification, customer, and regulatory audits.
• Monitor changes to applicable standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support documentation control, risk management, training, change control, and corrective-action processes.
• Maintain compliance schedules, records, and management-review inputs.
• Support aerospace and medical-device manufacturing requirements, including product safety and traceability.

Skills

EHS leadership

Quality systems

Audits & corrective actions

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science / safety / engineering / quality management

Tools

ISO 9001

AS9100

ISO 13485

ISO 14001

OSHA requirements

Job description

Position:EHS and Quality Systems Manager

Location: Madison, AL

Job Id:40-2026-18

# of Openings:1

Nextek, Inc. is a niche market, technology-driven Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) company, founded in 1995. We offer precision electronic assembly and engineering services to customers with needs-driven, non-commodity products. We partner with companies who have unique product needs and who seek a high level of reliability, commitment, and professional service from their manufacturing partners.

Duties/Responsibilities:

The EHS and Quality Systems Manager is responsible for leading Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) and management-system compliance programs. The position oversees workplace safety, environmental and chemical-waste compliance, employee training, audits, and corrective actions while supporting certification and compliance to ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485, and ISO 14001.

• Lead implementation and ongoing compliance with ISO 14001.
• Manage chemical inventories, waste streams, storage, labeling, disposal, and required environmental records.
• Monitor applicable OSHA, EPA, state, and local requirements.
• Conduct workplace inspections, hazard assessments, and PPE evaluations.
• Maintain Hazard Communication, SDS, emergency response, spill response, and applicable safety programs.
• Investigate incidents, spills, and near misses and ensure effective corrective actions.
• Coordinate outside environmental, safety, and waste-management resources as required.

Quality & Compliance Systems

• Support compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485, and ISO 14001.
• Coordinate internal, certification, customer, and regulatory audits.
• Monitor changes to applicable standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support document control, risk management, training, change control, and corrective-action processes.
• Maintain compliance schedules, records, and management-review inputs.
• Support applicable aerospace and medical-device manufacturing requirements, including product safety, traceability, configuration control, and process validation.

Audits, Corrective Actions & Training

• Develop and maintain a risk-based internal audit schedule.
• Document findings, assign actions, track completion, and verify effectiveness.
• Maintain employee training and qualification requirements by position and task.
• Develop or coordinate required EHS and management-system training.
• Maintain training records and verify employee competency.

Authority

• Stop work when an imminent safety, environmental, or significant compliance risk exists.
• Escalate unresolved compliance concerns to senior management.
• Recommend corrective actions, equipment improvements, outside expertise, and necessary resources.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, occupational safety, engineering, quality management, or related field, or equivalent education and relevant experience.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience in EHS, quality systems, or regulatory compliance.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and working knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 13485.
• Experience implementing or maintaining ISO 14001.
• Working knowledge of applicable OSHA and environmental requirements.
• Experience with audits, corrective actions, chemical/waste management, documentation, and employee training.
• Strong communication, organization, investigation, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Electronics manufacturing experience.
• Internal or lead auditor qualification.
• CSP, CHMM, ASQ, or similar professional certification.
• Experience with industrial hygiene or environmental permitting.
• Familiarity with IPC and aerospace/medical manufacturing requirements.

Key Performance Measures

• ISO 14001 implementation and ongoing compliance.
• Timely completion of audits, training, inspections, and required reporting.
• Corrective-action closure and effectiveness.
• Safety and PPE compliance.
• Environmental and waste-management performance.
• Employee training and competency.
• Maintenance of required certifications.

Working Conditions

Position requires work in office and manufacturing environments, including regular facility walkthroughs and interaction with employees across operations. Required PPE must be worn in designated areas. Essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
Life Insurance
Short/Long term disability
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Paid Time Off
10 Paid Holidays
401k Match
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Educational Reimbursement

EEO Employer: Nextek, Inc. is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without considering race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.