SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment & Quality) Manager (Manufacturing)

BWAY; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 88,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid time off

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions seeks a SHEQ Manager to support Environmental, Health, Safety, and Quality programs in a manufacturing setting. You will ensure compliance with OSHA, ISO 9001, DOT, and environmental regulations through audits, risk assessments, training, incident management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will partner with frontline employees, leadership, vendors, and external agencies to promote workplace safety, product quality and lean practices while tracking KPIs and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment
• Solid understanding of quality systems and/or safety systems
• Experience with 6S and lean manufacturing programs, preferred
• Exceptional reading comprehension, problem-solving skills, decision-making skills, and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to grow and accept challenges
• Use verbal skills to transfer information to large groups and/or influence others in English. Spanish-speaking ability a plus, but not required
• Ability to connect with Front Line employees
• Good math skills, including: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios. Statistical inference, frequency distribution, validity, etc.
• Financial management, budgetary responsibility, forecasting/projections, etc.
• Good computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PP, Outlook)

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Quality systems

Safety systems

Lean manufacturing (6S)

Communication

Problem solving

English proficiency

Spanish (basic)

Math skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Forecasting

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The SHEQ Manager is responsible for supporting Environmental, Health, Safety, and Quality programs within a manufacturing environment. This role ensures compliance with OSHA, ISO 9001, DOT, and environmental regulations through safety audits, risk assessments, employee training, incident management, quality system oversight, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position partners closely with frontline employees, leadership, vendors, and external agencies to promote workplace safety, regulatory compliance, product quality, and lean manufacturing practices while tracking KPIs and driving corrective actions.

Essential Duties:

Safety

• Help with the creation of risk assessments/PPE requirements
• Assist in ergonomic studies/improvements
• Organize regular Safety Audits for compliance with OSHA and internal requirements
• Participate in Safety Committee meetings
• Organize the training in skilled operations (industrial equipment operation, confined space)
• Complete OSHA reporting as needed
• Prepare and present required trainings
• Assist with incident responses and case management

Health

• Organize Industrial Health studies as needed
• Schedule annual audiometric testing
• Communicate health risks to employees

Environmental

• Verify compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Audit and report hazardous materials
• Work with vendors to discard materials as necessary
• Complete reports as necessary internally/externally

Quality

• Assist in the verification of incoming materials
• Manage and complete DOT testing/capabilities/reporting
• Verify continuous compliance to ISO 9001
• Create/Review/Update Quality documents
• Initiate/Implement/Verify Corrective Actions
• Communicate with internal & external partners concerning deviations or general requests
• Oversee calibration system
• Periodic reporting of plant status related to Quality
• Continuously assist in the reduction of the possibilities of deviations internally and externally
• Prepare Management Review
• Implement Quality Control testing for product/process verification
• Assist in 6s and lean manufacturing practices

Other Duties

• Develop and assist in the accomplishment of KPI's
• Maintain working area in a clean, orderly, and safe condition
• Observe all safety rules and regulations
• Attend all required meetings and training courses
• Attend all meetings as required

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Minimum 2+ years of equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment
• Solid understanding of quality systems and/or safety systems
• Experience with 6S and lean manufacturing programs, preferred
• Exceptional reading comprehension, problem-solving skills, decision-making skills, and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to grow and accept challenges
• Use verbal skills to transfer information to large groups and/or influence others in English. Spanish-speaking ability a plus, but not required
• Ability to connect with Front Line employees
• Good math skills, including: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios. Statistical inference, frequency distribution, validity, etc.
• Financial management, budgetary responsibility, forecasting/projections, etc.
• Good computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PP, Outlook)

The pay range is $88,000-$105,000 annually. Exact salary offered will depend on candidate's experience, skills, etc. Mauser Packaging Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits.

ABOUT US

Do you want to work with people who are dedicated to innovation and making the world a better place? Do you want to build a career with a company that provides opportunities for growth and development? Mauser Packaging Solutions is that company.

Our mission is to help our customers achieve better sustainability with their packaging. And we do that by giving our people the opportunity to do important work, solve interesting problems and be part of a diverse, forward-looking team.

At Mauser Packaging Solutions, you can be proud to work for a company that's always striving to innovate and serve customers better-and help them be better stewards of the environment.

Whether you're a seasoned professional-or just beginning your career-there's a place where you can help make a difference at Mauser Packaging Solutions. Join us!

Mauser Packaging Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.