QEHS Manager Job

Maintain HESQ Compliance and Lead Critical Risk Programs

Ensure the Columbus site maintains full compliance with all Health, Environmental, Safety, and Quality requirements using proactive, prevention-focused risk management principles.

Ensure all incidents are promptly reported, investigated, and supported by effective corrective and preventive actions that reduce recurrence.

Encourage open communication so employees feel comfortable raising concerns and contributing to safe operations.

Lead GMP and AIMs related programs to ensure regulatory and corporate expectations are met consistently and on schedule.

Oversee the Emergency Response Plan, and conduct drills that prepare employees and contractors to respond safely and confidently.

Manage Industrial Hygiene and medical surveillance programs to support the health and well-being of employees, ensuring transparent communication and engagement so team members understand program expectations and benefits.

Manage plant security interfacing with contract security. Provide guidance and ensure policy adherence.

Reinforce a team culture that values accountability, technical excellence, and respect for diverse perspectives

Drive Continuous HESQ Improvement and Operational Excellence

Partner with leadership to establish strategic QHES goals, develop sitewide action plans, and drive continuous improvement aligned with regulatory expectations and corporate values.

Promote a culture where employees feel encouraged to identify risks, raise concerns, and suggest improvements.

Engage routinely with teams to reinforce participation in safety, environmental, and quality efforts.

Conduct routine field audits across operations, maintenance, labs, and offices to promote accountability and reinforce an inclusive safety culture.

Along with maintenance oversee the site’s Contractor Safety Management program, ensuring all contractors receive clear expectations, equitable treatment, and safe working conditions.

Engage in HES networks to share lessons learned and integrate global best practices.

Oversee Laboratory Operations and Quality Systems

Partner with the Quality Lab Staff to ensure laboratory operations comply with all procedures, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.

Support equitable skills development for Laboratory Technicians.

Review and approve quality-related procedures and ensure product and customer specifications are current, accurate, and well-communicated.

Lead the handling of off-spec products, ensuring proper documentation, segregation, communication, and root cause analysis.

Maintain SAP Quality Module functionality and support qualification of new and alternate raw materials.

Participate in ISO certification audits, ensuring transparency, integrity, and inclusive engagement across lab and operations teams.

Support laboratory personnel by promoting a work environment that values teamwork, reliability, and continuous learning.

Encourage open communication, recognition of strong performance, and engagement in problem-solving to help employees feel connected to quality outcomes and confident in their contributions.

Lead and Develop a High-Performing, Inclusive Team

Provide inclusive leadership for direct reports across Safety, and Quality functions, ensuring equitable access to development, coaching, and performance feedback.

Conduct performance reviews and goal-setting sessions grounded in respect, transparency, and growth.

Foster a culture of collaboration, psychological safety, and mutual respect that encourages all individuals to contribute their unique strengths and perspectives.

Maintain close visibility in field, lab, and operations areas to build trust and support team engagement.