SHEQ Manager

Mauser; Port Reading (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Mauser in Port Reading, NJ is seeking a Quality Manager responsible for leading the Quality team and implementing process improvements through Lean and SPC practices. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 5 years of relevant experience.

Offering a competitive salary range of $110K–$117K annually, based on experience, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of quality experience in a high volume fast-paced manufacturing operation.
• Certifications in Environmental or Health & Safety related programs preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implements process improvement utilizing Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Defines projects and ensures CoQ metrics are aligned with company initiatives.
• Supervises and manages daily activities of the Quality team.

Skills

Preventive quality engineering techniques

Lean manufacturing practices

Problem-solving

Decision-making skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Health & Safety or Business Management

Tools

PFMEA

Control plans

Process mapping

Job description

Responsibilities

• Implements process improvement with the use of Statistical Process Control (SPC), and measurement analysis.
• Defines projects in regard to customer requirements utilizing tools such as: Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), process flow mapping, control plan documentation and Capability Analysis.
• Ensures CoQ (Costs of Quality) metrics are aligned with the company’s strategic initiatives, including scrap, rework, returns, appraisal and prevention.
• Establishes programs to improve metrics using continuous improvement tools as well as actively participates in projects that support Lean Manufacturing initiatives resulting in improved profitability, workflow and team performance. Proactively works to improve quality systems internally and externally to the plant.
• Utilizes and has the ability to teach Lean tools including 5S, Kaizen, quick changeover, value stream mapping, mistake proofing, etc. Participates in Kaizen events as necessary.
• Interacts with production floor daily. Assists where needed to ensure there is adequate support from the Quality department to meet production efficiencies and goals.
• Reviews, measures and proactively studies KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) in an effort to prevent substandard product that does not meet customer specifications.
• Supervises and manages daily activities of all Quality team members at their designated location.
• Manages HFI (Hold for Inspection) System. Measures, quantifies and communicates HFIs to the production floor and any other team members who need to be informed.
• Communicates and investigates any customer inquiries as they relate back to quality. Works with Operations team to find solutions to customer complaints focusing on permanent corrective action.
• Interacts with production floor and management to determine root cause analysis for quality defects and develops resolutions to correct deficiencies.
• Audits, summarizes and reviews with plant management team the plant quality system. Leads and facilitates monthly Quality Management Review meetings.
• Prepares and communicates month-end quality report summaries within plant and corporate.
• Manages and ensures compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), USEPA and State regulations in accordance with government and company requirements.
• Trigger, track and keep the records of health and safety training for all employees.
• Travels as necessary to other plants to establish best practices or to work with others in determining root cause or corrective action to quality issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Health & Safety or Business Management.
• Minimum 5 years of quality experience in a high volume fast-paced manufacturing operation.
• Must have experience with preventive quality engineering techniques such as PFMEA, control plans, process mapping.
• Must have experience being involved with and/or leading EHS-related items or projects.
• Certifications in Environmental or Health & Safety related programs preferred.
• OSHA30 certification a plus.
• Knowledge of and experience with utilizing Lean manufacturing practices.
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification a plus.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Strong problem solver with good work ethic and decision-making skills.
• Microsoft Office experience required.

Physical Demands/Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Ability to work in and around a non-climate controlled environment.

Work Environment

To be capable of productivity in a diverse range of environments. Works with testing equipment. Ability to be able to work in a team setting.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form.

Salary range

Salary range is $110K–$117K annually, depend on the candidate’s experience, work location, and skill set.

Benefits

Mauser Packaging Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits.