Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Woodstream has a rich history of over 150 years, and we are an essential, life sustaining business.  We provide pest & animal control products that destroy disease carrying insects & rodents.  

We have an immediate opportunity for a Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety Manager in Lititz, PA 

Benefits of Working for Woodstream:

• Competitive benefits package including:
  • Bonus Program
  • 401k with Company Match
  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Effective on First Day of Employment
  • Free members only health clinic
  • Parental Leave
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Paid Basic Life & Disability Insurance
  • Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Insurance Options
  • ID Theft & Legal Assistance Plan Options
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Stable, growing working environment with a history of 150 years of doing business
• Opportunity to advance within the company

SCOPE & BASIC FUNCTION: 

• Work collaboratively to lead, develop, and improve the quality management system (QMS) and Environmental, Health, & Safety policies and programs in the Lititz factory across functions and shifts, supporting corporate programs.
• Conduct assessments to monitor compliance and improve quality, environmental, health, & safety policy/procedure development and calibration schedules to reduce QEHS risk to factory operations.
• Develop strategies using leading/lagging indicators to monitor effectiveness of QEHS Programs and continuously improve our internal systems and external supplier monitoring processes.
• Lead cross-functional teams in kaizen events, specialized first responder & specialist trainings, and equipment reviews to develop and implement best practices in the Lititz factory.
• Apply sound statistical methodologies to analyze, interpret, and effectively present test data and results; prepare summary documentation and accept/reject criteria.  Monitor and trend quality and EHS data to identify trends and implement countermeasures.
• Enhance QEHS culture and engage the work force through creative training curriculum, incentive programs, and safety committee participation.
• Utilize and improve equipment risk-assessment tools and incoming product inspection procedures to reduce risk in Lititz operation.
• Develop skillsets of direct reports – Quality Technicians, Incoming inspector, Safety Coordinator in subject matter and job duties and capabilities.
• Coordinate and cross functionally execute Corrective/Preventative actions from QEHS incidents, complaints, and audit findings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Compliance:  Provide leadership for development and implementation of QEHS policies and programs.  Maintain technical proficiency in key areas & serve as plant resource for specific program areas.  Develop and deliver QEHS training programs to all levels of management and employees.  Provide technical guidance on specific issues to Managers, supervisors, and other functional teams to ensure compliance.   
2. Auditing: Perform or coordinate department/plant-wide inspections of QEHS procedures, equipment, and programs to ensure compliance with appropriate regulatory requirements and risk reduction management.  Report on findings and work with plant management to develop action plans to address deficiencies.  Support plant management and other staff to ensure action plans are implemented and follow up occurs.  Conduct audits and visits to key suppliers to improve incoming material conformance.
3. Incident Management:  Independently execute investigations and analyze incidents/repeat complaints to initiate corrective and preventative action plans; communicating findings as appropriate.  Assists Operations’ managers, engineers, and supervisors to determine resolution and implement corrective actions.
4. QEHS Management System & Continuous Improvement:  Assist with the development, implementation, and monitoring of QEHS Management System aspects and written program documentation.  Conducts regular written program reviews and updates.  Maintain action registers for verification and validation - follow up to improve compliance/adherence.
5. Project Support:  Drive continuous improvement through utilization of various QEHS risk reduction program elements.  Leads and/or participates on multifunctional improvement teams to provide QEHS problem solving.  Interact with project engineers to ensure QEHS issues are identified early in the project design and development process and are evaluated and addressed.
6. Training: Create and implement training programs and informational materials as required to convey QEHS policies and procedures for new hire orientation, on-going regulatory requirements, and specialized training.  

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/OTHER SKILLS:

• Preferred bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, or other applicable Engineering Field or 7 years combined experience of related Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety systems work experience.
• Lean/Six-sigma certification of yellow belt minimum, green/black belt preferred
• Minimum of 5 years applicable Quality, manufacturing, process improvement, EHS and leadership experience required.
• Experience Managing ISO 9001 or other Quality Management Systems requirements in a business operations environment, Six Sigma / Lean Expert Certifications desired
• Working knowledge of federal, state and local occupational EHS industry regulations and guidelines (OSHA, EPA, DOT, L&I, other). Preference for Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or similar accreditation.
• Seasoned people leader with experience in leading culture change and improvement while delivering business results is required.

11 Fun Facts About Woodstream!

• Woodstream is the first and oldest pest and animal control company in the world at 137 years (and roots going back even further).
• We are the largest pest and animal control company in the world as we have solutions for ALL pests:  mice, rats, mole, gopher, other rodents, snakes, mosquitos, ants, roaches, moths, etc., etc.  Most other pest control companies specialize in one of those areas.
• There are about 100 Million mouse/rat traps sold worldwide each year, we manufacture/sell 80 Million of those traps.
• There are about 1 Million cage traps sold worldwide each year, we manufacture/sell about 800K of those.
• We are the largest ant bait company in North America selling 2X the number of ant baits as the #2 company (we sell ~250K baits/day)
• We are 2X the size of TomCat in rodent and 10X the size of the #3 rodent company (D-Con).
• We are the world largest bird feeder company at 10X the size of the #2 company.  We are the world’s largest nectar company.  We sell ~30K birdfeeders/day
• We are the #1 EAC (Electronic Animal Containment/fencing) company in North America,  10X the #2 company and these products protect our food supply.
• We are the ONLY Pest & Animal Control company with a significant ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) Program.
• Over 40% of our Directors and above are woman.
• 57% of the Executive Team (meaning VP and above) are female, black, Hispanic or Asian/Islander.

Woodstream is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, marital status, union affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.