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Key Responsibilities:
Consults and supports Site Leadership concerning legal and management system compliance, implementation of FHCS and Freudenberg HSE standards, “We All Take Care!”, “Safety Boost”, “16QA Quality System”, and “QHSE Zero Vision & 4-Eyes Wide Open” programs
Implements & executes trainings on all Quality & HSE topics, adapting Global trainings to site specific conditions
Supports site leadership in the execution of risk assessments, the design & layout of workplaces, working sequences, the working environment, selection PPE and ergonomic issues
and all necessary internal-, self-, external- & legal audits, as well as fire prevention audits
Responsible for management of quality requirements associated with the development and launch of new products and product changes, including FAR’s, retained samples, engineering change control, in-process checks, design input/output/validation documents, product and process specifications, control plans and/or test methods
Prioritize, track and drive QHSE projects using formal project management and assessment tools including problem solving, root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
Additional Responsibilties:
Responsible for the generation and analysis of Quality, Safety, and Environmental reports and statistics (e.g. annual, quarterly & monthly reporting)
Leads and coordinates the daily activities of the Quality & HSE teams and Safety committee by providing technical and administrative support, training, and education necessary to promote the Quality Culture and a Safe Working Environment
Act as the company expert in dealing with government agencies on safety, environmental and health matters affecting the company, including organizing emergency management at the site and ensures that emergency action plans are maintained and updated
Participate in internal and supplier product development projects from the initial requirements phases through to the QA, deployment phases and develop necessary methodologies for process and product quality control
Executes and reports best practices to support continuous improvement within the site and the FHCS QHSE Community (e.g., monthly HSE Officer Calls, Global Quality Calls, SharePoint)
Organisation:
Directly reports to: Site SEO/Plant Director
Functionally reports to: FHCS Global QHSE
Number of Direct reports: locally specific
Interactions (internal & external):
SEO/Dep. SEO and Site Leadership Team
Operations & Engineering
Marketing
R&D
Procurement, Supply Chain, External Suppliers
Company doctor / health providers
Sales office Site Quality Officer
Customer Service & Consumer Affairs
All associates on site
FHCS Global QHSE
Freudenberg Corporate HSE
HSE Governmental Agencies
HR / Works Council
External Certification Services
Local Quality, HSE, LEAN Experts
Professional Experience and Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Occupational Safety, Health and/or Environment preferred, or other technical field
3+ years experience, minimum, in the field of Quality and/or HSE, technical and / or operations in a manufacturing environment
Experience as management system auditor preferred, at least as internal auditor
Recognized Safety Officer or Safety Engineer certification
Specific Knowledge:
Experience developing and managing integrated management systems
Knowledge about the local and international technical safety regulations and standards
Proficient project management skills
Skills in systematic hazard identification and risk assessment
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Expert knowledge about Quality & HSE Culture Tools, in particular:
Root cause analysis
Safety culture Programs
Safety Short discussions
Knowledge of change management processes
Must be organized, have an eye for detail, and able to put ideas into tangible form
Ability to lead teams, train and develop associates
Highly skilled in organization and priority setting; ability to manage and execute on multiple, critical projects simultaneously
Specific Competencies:
Strong oral and written communications skills (local language & English) within multiple cultures & hierarchical organizations to share complex issues in a comprehensive & understandable way
Consistently seeks learning opportunities to develop organization and as an individual
Critical thinking capacities to challenge the status quo and bring change where necessary
Capability to work independently and drive a program to effective implementation
Versatile and collaborative member of a team focused on achieving results
Ability to build relationships with all levels of an organization
Able to meet timelines in fast-paced environment
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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