Lead EHS and quality at a chemical production site in Geleen. You will maintain ISO 9001, coordinate audits and incident follow-up, and support the effective operation of the QC laboratory.
The role
Our client company is looking for an EHS & Quality Manager at a chemical production site in Geleen. In this combined role, you are responsible for health, safety, environment and quality. You help prevent occupational and process safety incidents, promote a proactive safety culture, and ensure compliance with legal and internal requirements. You also manage the ISO 9001 quality management system, coordinate audits and complaint handling, and ensure the proper operation of the QC laboratory.
Responsibilities
- Conduct internal and external EHS&Q audits and inspections and maintain the related records, both at the site and at external toll-manufacturing locations.
- Organize industrial hygiene monitoring and assessments, inspect equipment, and track and report safety performance.
- Arrange health and safety training for employees in cooperation with the training officer. Investigate incidents, track corrective actions, and manage required reports and filings to regulatory authorities.
- Oversee the development, implementation, review and maintenance of the on-site quality program. Approve procedures and changes that may affect product quality.
- Coordinate ISO and cGMP compliance activities, regulatory and customer audits, and related training. Manage the QC laboratory’s daily workload and ensure safe, efficient operations; trend data and report potential issues to management.
- Coordinate the investigation and reporting of customer complaints. Audit contract laboratories and processors, and assess proposed new or alternative raw-material suppliers.
- Develop quality improvement programs and oversee the budget and scheduling for your areas of responsibility.
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in safety or a related field, with a background in chemistry or chemical engineering.
- At least five years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, plus at least five years in a production or operations environment in the Dutch chemical industry.
- At least two years of experience with ISO quality management systems, and experience coaching and leading a small technical team.
- Strong leadership, coaching, communication and interpersonal skills. You can solve practical problems and adapt to changing situations.
- A self-motivated approach and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment. You communicate excellently in writing and verbally, manage your time well and set priorities effectively.
- Active involvement in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing. Excellent proficiency with Microsoft products such as Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and a general understanding of ERP systems.
- You take responsibility for your own learning and development and contribute to training, mentoring and assessing team members. You can exercise autonomy and judgement within overall direction or guidance.
Employment details
This is a full-time role. A specific shift pattern, exact weekly hours, contract type and salary are not specified.