Senior Project Manager (Safety & EHS)

QUICK USA; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on experience

Job summary

QUICK USA is looking for a Senior Project Manager in Plano, TX to enhance safety performance and minimize risk across North American operations. The successful candidate will implement Safety Management Systems, lead field inspections, and manage incident investigations.

This role demands high mobility with 50% to 75% travel and requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field along with 5+ years of experience. A strong knowledge of OSHA/EPA regulations and certifications like CSP are highly preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a safety-related role within a manufacturing environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA/EPA regulations and risk assessment.
• CSP, ASP, or CIH certification is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage safety-related projects across North American operations.
• Conduct field inspections to identify safety hazards and evaluate risks.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Establish and monitor facility safety KPIs using PDCA principles.

Skills

Safety Management Systems

Risk Evaluation

Incident Management

Employee Engagement

KPI Monitoring

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field

Job description

Summary

A global logistics and trading leader is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead and manage safety-related projects across North American operations. This is a high-urgency role focused on enhancing safety performance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and minimizing risk. Reporting directly to the General Manager, the successful candidate will be a hands‑on "driver" responsible for reinforcing a culture of safety excellence at the ground level using PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) principles.

Safety Leadership

Lead the immediate implementation of Safety Management Systems following global occupational health and safety standards (High Emergency Status).

Field Inspection

Visit manufacturing and logistics sites to identify safety hazards, evaluate risks, and perform job hazard analyses.

Incident Management

Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis (RCA), and the implementation of corrective actions.

TPS Integration

Ensure that safety key points are integrated into Standardized Work and the Toyota Production System (TPS) framework.

Engagement Programs

Establish and lead employee engagement initiatives, including safety committees and Hiyari Hatto (near-miss) reporting programs.

KPI Monitoring

Establish and monitor facility safety KPIs using PDCA principles to ensure sustainable safety results.

Travel

High mobility required; 50% to 75% travel to various domestic and potentially international project sites.

Autonomy

High level of individual discretion to manage multi-month to year-long safety improvement projects.

Working Location

Plano, TX or Georgetown, KY

Salary / Benefit

$100K - $125K + Bonus (DOE)

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.

Experience

5+ years of experience in a safety-related role within a manufacturing environment.

Compliance

Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA/EPA regulations and risk assessment.

Certifications

CSP, ASP, or CIH certification is strongly desired.

Languages

English speaker; Japanese or Spanish language skills are a significant plus.