Quality/EHS Manager

solenis; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Solenis is seeking a QEHS Manager for the Fort Scott, KS Manufacturing Facility. You will provide direction for the integrated Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety management system, ensuring high-quality cleaning products and compliance with EH&S programs.

You will report to the Plant Manager and partner with multiple departments to drive QA and safety improvements. The role requires a chemistry degree and several years of manufacturing leadership, with strong knowledge of chemical

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Chemistry or related field.
• 3+ years in manufacturing environment; chemical processing preferred.
• 3–5 years of people leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead Integrated QEHS Management System.
• Maintain ISO 9001 and 14001 certifications through audits.
• Develop and administer site Training Program.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Maintenance to implement QA processes.
• Lead internal audits and ensure EH&S regulatory compliance.
• Coach Manufacturing Team on Root Cause Analysis for incidents and excursions.
• Manage department budget with Operations Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Root cause analysis

Communication

Data-driven problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

SOPs

ERP/MES

MS Office

Job description

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company's product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.

For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for execution and maintenance of the Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety Integrated Management System at the Fort Scott, KS Manufacturing Facility. The primary responsibilities of this role are to provide direction and leadership to manufacture consistent, high-quality cleaning products to ensure customer satisfaction, and to update and maintain the Environmental, Health and Safety Programs. The QEHS Manager is a key member of the Leadership Team at the Fort Scott Manufacturing Facility. This position reports to the Plant Manager.

Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) Leadership

• Leads a strong safety culture; model compliance with plant EHS policies, chemical handling procedures, PPE, LOTO, and emergency response protocols.
• Ensures adherence to OSHA and applicable environmental regulations (e.g., EPA, RCRA, SPCC), and plant standards (e.g., SDS use, spill response, waste segregation, emissions logs).
• Conducts safety talks, behavior-based observations, near-miss and incident reporting, and corrective action follow-through.
• Verifies safe operation of equipment (reactors, mixers, pumps, tanks, filling lines, conveyors) and safe line changeovers/cleanouts.

Primary Position Responsibilities

• Leadership for the Integrated Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety Management System.
• Maintain ISO 9001 and 14001 certifications through diligent management and continuous audits of these programs.
• Develop and administer site Training Program.
• Partner with the Manufacturing, Engineering, and Maintenance to develop and implement all aspects of current and future QA processes.
• Develop and execute site internal audit schedule.
• Demonstrate compliance within EH&S regulatory programs.
• Deliver plant Quality KPIs through SOP adherence, training and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical leadership for the Manufacturing Team by championing Root Cause Analysis for Safety Incidents and Quality Excursions.
• Use data to evaluate factors and resolve problems of both a diverse and complex scope.
• Ensure the Manufacturing Team is properly trained in all ISO requirements and provide guidance to meet the requirements and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure the Quality Team is properly trained in all ISO requirements, laboratory techniques, safety programs, and regulatory and environmental procedures.
• Define performance expectations and assign projects for Quality Lab Team to achieve Plant and individual goals. Lead and manage others effectively.
• SAP Project and Program Champion for Quality and Manufacturing.
• Responsible for management of departmental budget. Work with Operations Manager to plan and achieve department budgetary goals.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors Degree in Chemistry or related field
• At least 3 years of related work experience in a manufacturing environment; chemical processing strongly preferred
• At least 3-5 years of people leadership (lead, coordinator, or supervisor)
• Proficient with SOPs, batch records, Microsoft Office and production systems (e.g., ERP/MES).
• Strong technical understanding of chemical reactions, viscosities, temperature control, and raw material behavior
• Strong knowledge of safe chemical handling, PPE, and LOTO; ability to read P&IDs, SDS, and technical instructions.

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We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you.

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