Safety & Quality Specialist

Schnellecke Group; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Schnellecke Logistics seeks a Safety & Quality Specialist for Huntsville operations to maintain a safe work environment, ensure quality standards, and drive continuous improvement. The role partners with Operations and leadership to promote safety, accountability, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities include implementing EMS, auditing compliance with ISO standards, performing root cause analyses, and reporting KPIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety Management or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in safety, quality, and environmental management systems.
• Experience with safety and quality audits, KPI reporting, corrective actions.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with quality tools such as FMEA, PPAP, APQP, SPC, and MSA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and maintenance of Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.
• Monitor compliance with applicable safety and quality standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and OHSAS requirements.
• Conduct internal audits, identify noncompliance, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Perform failure analysis and root cause investigations to identify issues and prevent recurrence.
• Monitor processes and KPIs to identify safety and quality concerns and drive improvements.
• Coordinate environmental management activities and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support QA initiatives, including material inspection, segregation, and disposition of nonconforming products.
• Maintain documentation and support document control processes.
• Partner with Operations to implement continuous improvement and promote safety culture.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Analytical thinking

Independent

Problem-solving

KPI reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety Management or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quality tools (FMEA, PPAP, APQP, SPC, MSA)

Job description

Description

Schnellecke Logistics is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Safety & Quality Specialist to support our Huntsville operations. This position plays an important role in maintaining a safe work environment, ensuring quality standards, and driving continuous improvement throughout our operations. The Safety & Quality Specialist will oversee and support the implementation of safety, quality, and environmental management systems while partnering with Operations and leadership to promote a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and maintenance of Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.
• Monitor compliance with applicable safety and quality standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and OHSAS requirements.
• Conduct internal audits, identify areas of noncompliance, and coordinate corrective and preventive actions.
• Perform failure analysis and root cause investigations to identify issues and prevent recurrence.
• Monitor operational processes and deliverables to identify potential safety and quality concerns.
• Collect, analyze, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Utilize statistical tools and problem-solving methodologies to support process improvement.
• Coordinate environmental management activities and ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
• Support quality assurance initiatives, including material inspection, segregation, and disposition of nonconforming products.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support document control processes.
• Partner with Operations and leadership to implement continuous improvement initiatives and promote a strong safety culture.

Requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Safety Management or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in safety, quality, and environmental management systems.
• Experience with safety and quality audits, KPI reporting, problem-solving, and corrective action processes.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with quality tools such as FMEA, PPAP, APQP, SPC, and MSA preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently.

About Schellecke Logistics: Schnellecke Logistics is a global logistics service provider specializing in value-added logistics solutions for the automotive and industrial sectors. The company is committed to operational excellence, safety, quality, and continuous improvement while delivering reliable supply chain support to its customers. Schnellecke Group is a globally recognized third-party logistics provider with over 80 years of experience delivering innovative supply chain solutions. Founded in Wolfsburg, Germany, and still family-owned and operated by the third generation, Schnellecke combines strong local roots with a global presence. Today, we operate more than 70 facilities worldwide with over 2,000,000 square meters of logistics space supporting customers across the automotive and industrial sectors.

At Schnellecke, we are committed to building strong teams, investing in employee development, and creating an environment where individuals can grow their careers while contributing to meaningful work across the global supply chain.

EEOC Statement: Schnellecke Logistics is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable laws.