Regional Quality Health & Safety Manager - Americas

Essential Job Functions

• Drive compliance to QHSE policies, programs and initiatives to improve the quality of processes and services.
• Oversees evaluation of current processes in the region to determine areas of improvement.
• Acts as the regional subject matter expert and as a liaison for the Crane Worldwide Quality Management System as well as external standards (including, but not limited to, ISO & GDP standards).
• Supports regional quality and safety improvement projects and oversees progress and results in the region.
• Lead the business in quality management & be a reliable subject matter expert in ISO standards and certification processes.
• Works with VP or Risk & Safety and QHSE Director to develop new and advanced tools, methods and systems to ensure quality and safety improvement throughout the region.
• Define standard operating procedures and ensures adherence to documented procedures.
• Acts as the regional subject matter expert and acts as a liaison for the Crane Safety Program as well as acting as the subject matter expert for local regulations.
• Drives compliance to all Crane Safety policies and procedures.
• Promotes and drives active Safety Committees within the region.
• Collaborate with VP or Risk & Safety and QHSE Director to establish local safety training, equipment maintenance and forklift training.
• Supports regional operations to ensure training documentation for all QHSE programs is completed and properly maintained.
• Supports development of site emergency response plans in the region.
• Supports and drives development of Business Continuity Plans within the region.
• Ensure compliance to Crane policies and procedures for hazardous materials and dangerous goods within the region.

Other Skills & Abilities

• Effective use of quality tools such as Six Sigma, Kaizen, root cause analysis, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and excellent time management abilities are necessary.
• Demonstrated initiative, ability to exercise good judgment, and ability to achieve results through others is required.
•  Must possess knowledge and expertise in project/program management, portfolio management methodologies and tools.  
• Strategy and planning: must possess an ability to think ahead and plan over a 12-24 month time span as well as strong client orientation and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in safety management, quality management or related field is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in logistics, warehousing and transportation.
• Minimum 5 years' supervisory or managerial experience required.

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, ongoing basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.

Certifications and Licenses

• Total Quality Management or Six Sigma certification is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Talking, hearing and using hands to operate computer equipment.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.  
• Job may require extended sitting or standing, use of standard office equipment. 
• Job will require punctual attendance and regular presence on-site at the assigned work location.

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR CRANE?

At Crane, we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.

We offer:

• Quarterly Incentive Plan
• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify Check.

More Information: http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify 

Company benefits are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and plan conditions.

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