Bilingual SHEQ Manager

A leading manufacturing organization is seeking a Bilingual SHEQ Manager to lead site-wide Quality and Environmental, Health and Safety programs. This is a Quality-focused leadership role that will drive regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, quality systems, and workplace safety initiatives across a fast-paced production environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a Quality professional looking to step into a broader leadership role, where quality will be the primary focus while gaining additional exposure and development within Health & Safety management.

The responsibilities of the SHEQ Manager will include:

• Lead and maintain the site's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 standards and continuous improvement of quality processes.
• Drive process improvement and operational excellence through Statistical Process Control (SPC), data analysis, and performance metrics.
• Lead quality initiatives utilizing PFMEA, process mapping, control plans, and process capability studies to improve product quality and manufacturing performance.
• Monitor and improve Cost of Quality (CoQ) metrics, including scrap, rework, customer returns, and corrective action effectiveness.
• Partner closely with Operations to identify process improvement opportunities and ensure consistent product quality across the facility.
• Analyze quality KPIs and performance data to identify trends, reduce defects, and drive sustainable solutions.
• Lead root cause investigations, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and customer complaint resolution activities.
• Manage internal audits, quality reviews, and compliance programs while preparing quality performance reports for leadership.
• Champion Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and process optimization projects.
• Serve as the site leader for quality compliance, customer requirements, and quality system enhancements.
• Oversee the site's health and safety management systems, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and company policies.
• Lead safety initiatives, training programs, incident investigations, and corrective actions to maintain a safe work environment.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external contractors to address safety concerns and implement effective corrective actions.
• Support environmental compliance activities and regulatory requirements as needed.

The ideal SHEQ Manager will have the following skillset:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quality, Business, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related field.
• 5+ years of Quality experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Demonstrated experience leading or managing a Quality Management System (QMS), preferably within an ISO 9001-certified facility.
• Experience conducting or participating in internal audits; Lead Auditor certification is preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies including PFMEA, control plans, process mapping, SPC, CAPA, and root cause analysis.
• OSHA 30 certification or experience managing workplace safety programs.
• Experience leading safety initiatives, incident investigations, and regulatory compliance efforts.
• Ability to balance quality leadership responsibilities while providing oversight of site safety programs.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred but not required.
• Looking for an individual ready to take the next step in their career and grow into a broader HSEQ leadership role.