Safety and Quality Manager

Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

• $85,000 - $105,000 base salary * + annual bonus
• Medical, dental and vision options
• Wellness rewards to fund your HRA or HSA
• Paid holidays, time off, parental and other leaves
• Financial protection benefits such as life, AD&D and disability insurance, and 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions
• Education Support (for example, tuition reimbursement, Chairman's Scholarship, 529 College Savings Plan)
• Broad Based Employee Award Program-value sharing plan for all employees with one year of service
• Employee Assistance Program and much more!

*The range provided is based on cost of living/geography and what we believe is reasonable in the market at the time of posting. This role may be eligible for annual bonus and annual merit increase, as well as long term compensation. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors.

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, operations, and people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

The Safety and Quality Manager is responsible for ensuring safety and compliance programs in the facility are up to date and functioning effectively. This will include the development and implementation of safety policies and procedures, conducting training, investigating incidents, managing regulatory compliance, and lead the Plant quality and SQF program.

• Development, implementation, and administration of Safety, Quality, and SQF policies and procedures for all employees.
• Establish and conduct training for all employees to meet Safety, Quality, and SQF requirements.
• Perform Safety, Quality and SQF audits throughout the plant, report findings and take corrective action.
• Develop and coordinate the safety strategy and tactical implementation for the plant.
• Collaborate with plant staff on driving the safety culture to achieve an incident free workplace.
• Recommend and implement safety programs to improve employee engagement and reduce the risk of safety incidents.
• Responsible for keeping State Drug Free certification current and training employees on a drug-free workplace.
• Work with corporate safety teams to ensure compliance reporting is completed on time and proper implementation and adherence to safety programs.
• Administer and manage Worker's Compensation claims for the plant.
• Lead investigation of all safety incidents, recommend robust corrective actions and work with the plant staff to implement actions.
• Follow GMP's in compliance with all food safety requirements.
• Lead and/or support Quality and SQF non-conformance investigations to develop robust corrective actions with the support of the plant staff.
• Maintain up-to-date inspection reports, files, quality programs, and samples.
• Oversee the development, implementation, review, and maintenance of the SQF System, including food safety fundamentals outlined in the SQF Code.
• Facilitate customer questions by establishing customer relationships and working with corporate Quality teams and customer service.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and report process data to internal and external customers, recommend and drive initiatives to improve processes.
• Facilitate and assist support departments with technical expertise for process improvements and environmental compliance.

• Bachelor's degree is preferred with 5+ years of quality control management and/or safety leadership experience in a manufacturing environment or relevant working experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and ANSI requirements and policies. OSHA certification is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to enforce safety protocols effectively and confidently.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and train various levels of employees.
• Experience within an SQF or ISO regulated environment. SQF certification is highly desired.
• Experience leading or facilitating external third-party audits.
• Skilled in various root cause analysis tools and methodologies.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment utilizing TQM, Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma is preferred.
• Demonstrated competence to work with minimum supervision effectively with all levels in the organization.
• Must have good computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, Project Management Software.)
• Must be accountable and self-driven to learn and continuously strive for improvement.
• A team player who interacts effectively with co-workers in a group or independent cooperative activities
• Must have strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility-level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

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