Quality Health Safety & Environment Administrator

Location

Missouri | United States

Job description

Company Profile

Vanguard Companies specializes in the creation of high-quality products through the use of sustainable business practices and has become recognized as the most sustainable packaging company in North America. Recognized as a leading designer and manufacturer of value-added corrugated paper packaging products and related services focused on helping customers sell more product and drive a strong brand image connection. Vanguard's product line includes high graphic corrugated displays and retail ready packaging, industrial and e-commerce packaging products, and related assembly, logistics and fulfillment services. Founded in 1975, Vanguard Companies serves the consumer-packaged goods, social expression, apparel, toy, electronics, retail, e-commerce and industrial markets selling its products through big box, home improvement, dollar store, online and pharmacy retailers. Vanguard Companies is headquartered in Kansas City, MO, with sales and design offices in the St. Louis, Missouri area and Bentonville, Arkansas. Visit our website to learn more about what we do.

Vanguard provides medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, 401k, vacation and bonus eligibility based upon performance.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for ensuring that the organization complies with all relevant health, safety, FDA, and environmental regulations. Support quality management team in the development and management of health and safety compliance programs while collaborating with internal departments driving the QHSE culture of the organization.

DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Monitor and advise on all QHSE matters, issues, and concerns to ensure Company compliance with statutory requirements, Company and contractual requirements, and good industry practice.
• Offer QHSE consultancy to the Company's subsidiaries and affiliates when required.
• Maintain industry QHSE regulations and best practices and how they could be applied to the Company's operations.
• Conduct QHSE training courses using internal and external resources when required.
• Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Manage and monitor emergency procedures, signage, PPE, OSHA, etc.
• Conduct audits to evaluate the effectiveness of systems and procedures, identifying and assisting in implementing improvements.
• Responsible for managing the relationship with QHSE auditors to acquire/maintain the Company's accreditations.
• Responsible for the Company's QHSE processes and procedures to ensure the Company maintains its accreditations (ISO9001, ISO45001, ISO14001, SFI/FSC, Food Safety)
• Applies knowledge of GMPs, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and Food Safety management system requirements to effectively support the companies' combined management system, performance objectives, and continual improvement activities.

• Compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety rules.

• Able to initiate, recommend, or provide solutions to the Quality Manager, CIM, and/or other Management Members.

Evaluate problems and make recommendations for possible corrective/preventive actions to management.

• Additional duties as assigned by management.
• Attendance is an essential function of the role.

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3+ years of relevant related work experience in a related field or combined education and years of experience in a related field in environmental safety, occupational safety, and health or related field desired.
• 3+ years of experience in managing and implementing integrated management systems.
• Experience with ISO processes, protocols, and compliance
• Excellent attention to detail, demonstrated effective communication.
• Experience using MS Office

Preferred

• Experience in working in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively across all levels within the company.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

There are no licenses or certifications required.

EOE

Vanguard Packaging, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vanguard strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), gender (including gender nonconformity, gender identity, and status as a transgender individual), sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, AIDS/HIV status, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All Vanguard employees, and other Vanguard-related workers and representatives, are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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