Quality Assurance and Environmental Safety Manager

Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

• Competitive Pay
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan plus match
• Great benefit package

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

• Continuously perform all required tasks in a safe manner, adhering to all established safety rules and procedures. Must take immediate action to correct and/or report any unsafe conditions and hazards.
• Develop, implement and ensure all corporate and plant safety policies and procedures are being followed and are up to date.
• Maintain total compliance with all OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Administer safety training updates for shipping/receiving employees, ensuring all lift and clamp truck safety rules are communicated and understood.
• Work with Corporate EHS Manager on plant safety and environmental issues.
• Perform and document required Mobile Inspections.
• Conduct required training and new employee orientation.
• Follow all Food Contact Packaging Safety requirements as outline in the SQF Quality Manual and GMP's.
• Liaison for government agencies and emergency responders.
• Lead efforts, projects, and cross-functional compliance teams in the direction of continuously improving work environment that is safe and environmentally friendly.

• High school diploma or GED is required , Experience on Quality, Environmental Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, or related field is required.
• Three years of related experience preferred.
• Must be bilingual, fluent conversation English and Spanish
• Must be computer literate. Must have intimate knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Reading, writing and basic math skills.
• Extensive knowledge of environmental regulations and policies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in technology and equipment used in environmental inspections.
• Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

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