Quality/ Safety Lead

Company: Brambles USA Inc
Location: Livonia
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world's biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You'll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You'll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You'll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model .

Job Description

Responsible for all safety, environmental and quality initiatives of the plant, performs quality audits, implements GAP safety and environmental SOP's to comply with all corporate policies, goals and objectives.

Ensure plant and plant personnel operate within CHEP safety guidelines.


Ensure plant is in compliance with local, State and Federal environmental regulations.


Manage and execute all GAP (CHEP safety program) strategies and program initiatives.


Track performance on quality, safety and report to supervisors and management.


Train and develop team members to meet corporate safety, environmental and quality guidelines.


Maintain all safety documents for all plant personnel.


Perform safety, quality, and sanitation audits and report results.


Lead safety committee and review all pending safety or environmental concerns, risks and develop mitigation plans accordingly.


Develop and lead group projects targeting safety systems and manufacturing improvements.


Work with Regional HSE Manager and US HSE Compliance Manager to address plant risks.


Coordinate with team leads and hiring agencies to fill open positions and prescreen candidates. Perform orientation training and walkthroughs for all new hires.


Be the key person to drive continuous improvement at the plant and strengthen internal policies, procedures and safety systems.


High school diploma or equivalent required


Four-year college degree or 3-5 years relevant experience preferred


Desirable Qualifications


2 - 5 years of experience in Production/Manufacturing/Shipping or Logistics. Lean Manufacturing desired.


Knowledge of manufacturing operations, training production employees.


Computer skills are also mandatory for Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.


Basic knowledge of quality control program implementation.


Basic knowledge of OSHA standards.


Basic knowledge of environmental regulations; knowledge of local air and storm-water regulations is preferred as well as managing hazardous and regulated wastes



Preferred Education

BachelorsPreferred Level of Work Experience

1 - 3 yearsWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer, please contact us at recruitment@brambles.com.

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