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EHS & Quality Manager
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What they do
An Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Director is responsible for directing the strategic approach to managing the environmental impact of an organization on the surrounding area. Responsible for ensuring that the organization has a systematic approach to complying with environmental regulations, such as managing waste or air emissions. Will liaise with directors of other sections of the organization to ensure that strategic goals align with those of the environmental health and safety team.
$109,866 / year median in Louisiana
+6% projected growth
Job Description
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ISO 14001.
Oversee supplier quality, incoming inspection, quality assurance, quality control, customer complaints, and failure analysis activities. Manage corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives. Develop and monitor quality and EHS KPIs and corrective actions. Ensure effective implementation of inspection plans, testing requirements, work instructions, procedures, and process controls. Support implementation and maintenance of Environmental, Health & Safety programs ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, state, local, and other applicable regulatory requirements. Conduct and oversee facility inspections, job hazard analyses, environmental assessments, and compliance audits. Lead investigations of accidents, incidents, near misses, first aid cases, and environmental events, ensuring effective corrective actions are developed and implemented. Manage environmental compliance programs including waste management, stormwater, air permitting, chemical management, SDS administration, and environmental reporting. Promote employee engagement in safety initiatives, hazard identification, stop-work authority, and behavioral safety programs. Coordinate industrial hygiene activities including exposure monitoring, PPE assessments, and hazard communication programs. Maintain all required EHS records, permits, reports, and regulatory documentation. Facilitate risk-based thinking throughout the organization by integrating Quality and EHS considerations into business planning and operational decision-making. Lead process improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving methodologies and data-driven analysis. Utilize trend analysis and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities and drive sustainable solutions. Promote preventive actions that reduce operational, environmental, safety, and quality risks. Experience and Education Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Quality Management, or a related technical discipline. Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience in Quality, EHS, Operations, Engineering, or a related field. Minimum 3 years of leadership experience managing Quality and/or EHS functions. Experience implementing and maintainingISO 9001, ISO
14001, orISO 45001
management systems. Previous experience in manufacturing, process engineering, environmental compliance, or operational excellence preferred. Familiarity with OSHA standards, EPA regulations, and applicable state and local requirements Competencies/ Skills Strategic Leadership & Execution- Ability to develop and execute EHS and Quality strategies that align with business objectives while driving a culture of safety, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement. Risk Management & Compliance Expertise
- Comprehensive knowledge of
OSHA, EPA, ISO 9001, ISO
14001, customer-specific requirements, and applicable regulatory standards with the ability to translate requirements into effective operational controls. Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis- Demonstrated expertise in structured problem-solving methodologies, including 8D, A3, DMAIC, 5-Why, and FMEA, to identify systemic issues and implement sustainable corrective actions. Leadership, Coaching & Talent Development
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams through coaching, training, succession planning, and performance management. Influence & Change Management
- Ability to build credibility, influence cross-functional teams, and drive organizational change while fostering accountability and engagement at all levels of the organization. Customer & Supplier Quality Management
- Experience managing customer requirements, complaints, corrective actions, supplier performance, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction and supply chain reliability. Technical Writing & Documentation Control
- Ability to develop, maintain, and communicate clear procedures, policies, standards, training materials, risk assessments, and technical reports. Environmental, Health & Safety Program Management
- Experience managing incident investigations, industrial hygiene programs, environmental compliance initiatives, hazard assessments, and employee safety engagement programs.