Quality Ehs Manager (12-Month Contract)

Company Overview 

BLG LOGISTICS is a seaport and logistics service provider with an international network. For more than 145 years, our hallmark has been logistics driven by both passion and pragmatism. We create logistics for our customers in retail and industry by applying our expertise to develop and implement innovative, highly sophisticated, and future-oriented solutions. Today, the BLG Group is represented with almost 100 locations and branches in Europe, America, Africa, and Asia. Our AUTOMOBILE and CONTAINER divisions are market leaders in Europe. Our CONTRACT division is among Germany's leading providers.

BLG LOGISTICS aims to be climate-neutral by 2030. In fact, we are the first German logistics service provider with a scientifically recognized climate protection goal. As an employer, we foster a personal touch, value our employees' contribution, and keep our sights firmly on the future. Including all associated companies, BLG LOGISTICS currently provides some 20,000 jobs worldwide.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental 
• Vision
• Company Paid Benefits:
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Paid Time Off/Vacation Time
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Safe Harbor & ROTH 401K Retirement plan with Company Match. 
• Supplemental Insurance 
• Fraud Remediation Plan 

This role is a 12-Month Contract.

This role requires 50% of travel to all 5 of our locations.

·        Northport, AL

·        Vance, AL

·        Greenville, SC

·        Spartanburg, SC

·        Ladson, SC

1. Summary:

Manages the overall QM and QA needs for the Company, including but not limited to: ISO Certification, Internal Audits, External Audits, Customer Audits, Operational and Administrative Quality support, Environmental Health and Safety, standards and implementations, and point of contact for all Quality related questions.

1. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Understands the quality requirements for the processes he/she works with.
2. Inspects the operations to ensure that the correct processes, and quality standards are being followed.
3. Develops and manages the system audit within the product line and areas by establishing requirements and measurement.
4. Develop a quality plan with clear definition of objectives and actions with timelines.
5. Complete process audits for conformance to instructions and customer requirements.
6. Develop plans to be able to meet ISO system requirements.
7. Leads efforts in achieving BLG Quality Management System Requirements.
8. Compiles and writes training materials and conducts training sessions on quality topics.
9. Direct activities of Quality department associates.
10. Assists operations in achieving total customer satisfaction in Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
11. Takes a leadership partnership role with continuous improvement.
12. Review claims and quality Issues with Operations, support countermeasures identification and audit implementation. Is expected to be able to communicate key issues and actions.
13. Develops and maintains the system to ensure Inspection Instructions are up to date, if applicable.
14. BIC Maintenance
15. Update the organizational matrix of records
16. Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

1. Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position have supervisor responsibilities over the Quality Engineers & Quality Specialist position.

1. Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

1. Education and/or Experience:

1. 1. College Degree or equivalent with at least 2 years of education beyond or at least 10+ years of experience working in a quality environment.
   2. Experience in conducting internal audits and quality control.
   3. Significant work with ISO and other certifications.
   4. Knowledge and expertise with Environmental Health and Safety regulations.
   5. Experience in creating standards and implementation.  

1. Skills and Knowledge:

1. 1. Advanced analytical skills including investigation.
   2. Ability to focus on detail and understanding the focus of the organization.
   3. Strong communication skills with teams and customers.
   4. Computer literate within the PC environment. Basic computer skills.
   5. Percentage of time performing the job will include: 10% standing, 10% walking, 10% writing, 40% checking, 20% observing, 5% speaking and 5% listening.

1. Reasoning Ability:

Ability to interpret data and recognize and document trends. Ability to utilize analytical tools and common sense understanding to implement problem solving and improvement measures.

1. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Certification relating to logistics and quality management are advantageous but not required. (e.g. CSCMP, Six-Sigma, etc.) Valid Driver’s License is required.

1. Other Skills and Abilities:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. Ability to speak, write and understand German and Spanish; preferred but not required.

1. Other Qualifications:

May be required to support the ramp-up of facilities and projects outside of the Southeastern United States.  The ability and willingness to travel, including for extended periods, is a necessity of the job. 

1. Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

1. Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job is usually performed in an office environment, but may necessitate activities in a production or other environment of a client.  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.