EHS & Quality Specialist

Greif offers a great working environment and the opportunity to make an immediate impact at a company where your ideas are always welcome.

Job Requisition #:
027598 EHS & Quality Specialist (Open)

Job Description:

Greif is a leading supplier of industrial packaging products and services, growing from its beginnings in Cleveland, Ohio, to a global footprint across more than 30 countries and 200-plus locations.

OUR VISION:

Be the best performing customer service company in the world.

OUR PURPOSE:

We create packaging solutions for life’s essentials.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

The Quality & EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and supervising all plant quality assurance and control programs, practices, and procedures to uphold established production standards and company objectives.

This role may also involve oversight of food safety and environmental programs.

The Specialist implements continuous improvement initiatives and utilizes lean manufacturing techniques to ensure consistently high-quality standards.

Working closely with plant management, they provide expert advice and consultation on all matters related to continuous improvement, quality assurance, and safety within the plant environment.

Key Responsibilities:


* Supports and encourages the implementation and continuous improvement of the production system.

 


* May support and maintain the Food Safety Certification program and fulfill the role of SQF (Safe Quality Foods) practitioner for the plant. 


* Designs, institutes, and documents safety and environmental programs.


* Advises and consults with plant management on all continuous improvement and quality/safety related issues (may include environmental related issues).


* Measures customer satisfaction and takes corrective action as appropriate and implements techniques to ensure quality levels remain high and consistent.


* Performs periodic testing and documents results for certification and compliance purposes.


* Ensures compliance in the safe handling of hazardous materials and waste.


* May be required to monitor adherence to established safety standards.

 Recommends and implements changes as needed.


* May assist in training on lean manufacturing techniques.


* Performs other duties as assigned. 

Education and Experience:


* Typically possesses a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 2-4 years of relevant experience. 

Knowledge and Skills:


* Possesses some knowledge of or experience with quality assurance/control in a production setting.


* Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills.


* Possesses strong project management skills.


* Ability to operate various types of testing equipment.


* Prior knowledge of applicable federal, state and local regulations, and ISO 9000 standards is a plus.


* Ability to work collaboratively with others as part of a team.


* Proficient in Micros...