Safety & Quality Manager

Job Title: Safety OHSE & Quality Manager
Job ID: 80236
Location: American Canyon, California


Overview:
A leading manufacturing organization is seeking an Environmental, Health, Safety, and Quality (EHSQ) Manager to oversee and lead compliance and continuous improvement efforts in a plant-based setting. The ideal candidate will drive a proactive culture of safety, environmental responsibility, and quality excellence while aligning with both regulatory requirements and internal performance standards.

What you will be doing:
Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS):

• Develop and implement EHS policies and programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

• Conduct risk assessments and lead initiatives to mitigate workplace hazards.

• Lead incident investigations, analyze trends, and support corrective/preventive actions.

• Maintain OSHA logs and serve as the point of contact during external audits and inspections.

• Deliver safety training and oversee contractor safety and visitor compliance.

• Support the development of job-specific safety training and orientation.

• Manage environmental reporting and ensure all permits and documentation are current.

• Chair the plant’s safety committee and communicate safety updates across departments.

• Manage the EHS budget and lead safety incentive and recognition programs.

Quality Assurance

• Lead the plant's quality assurance program in accordance with customer and regulatory standards.

• Manage quality control documentation, nonconformance investigations, and corrective actions.

• Coordinate customer complaint investigations and ensure timely resolution through root cause analysis.

• Use data-driven analysis to support continuous improvement and optimize production quality.

• Oversee internal audits and support compliance with ISO and other relevant standards.

• Conduct training programs to align staff with quality processes and expectations.

• Represent the facility during external quality audits and with customer inquiries.

What you must have:

• Proven experience in EHS and Quality Management in a manufacturing or industrial setting.

• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and quality system requirements (e.g., ISO 9001).

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage compliance initiatives.

• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in one or more of the following:

• Occupational Health & Safety

• Environmental Science/Engineering

• Industrial Engineering

• Quality Management

• Operations or Manufacturing Management

• Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Certifications (Preferred):

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) – BCSP

• Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST) – BCSP

• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

• Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) – ASQ

• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt

• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement practices

• Strong foundation in regulatory compliance, including ISO 14001 and relevant environmental standards

• Skilled in incident investigation, risk assessment, and preventive strategy development

Salary/Rate Range: $70,000 - $90,000
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Other Information:
Work Environment

• Manufacturing plant environment

• Requires physical mobility including walking, standing, kneeling, and occasional lifting (under 50 lbs)

• May involve operating a forklift and working in variable environmental conditions

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

• Paid time off and company-paid holidays

• Wellness and employee assistance programs

• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

• Life, AD&D, and disability coverage

• Paid parental leave

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

• Tuition reimbursement (upon approval)

• Discretionary annual performance bonus

For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com