Quality and Safety Manager (Automotive)

SAFETY & QUALITY MANAGER (Automotive Warehousing & Distribution (U.S.)

Position Type: Direct Hire

Location: Taylor, MI

Salary: $80K-$100K

Position Summary

The Safety & Quality Manager is responsible for leading all health & safety and quality functions within the facility. This role ensures compliance with U.S. regulatory requirements, drives a strong safety culture, and maintains high-quality standards to meet customer expectations in a fast-paced automotive logistics environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety Leadership & Compliance
• Lead and enforce all workplace health and safety programs, policies, and procedures
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and applicable state regulations
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations
• Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement in safety performance
• Lead safety meetings and employee engagement initiatives
• Promote a proactive, zero-incident safety culture

Quality Management

• Oversee all quality processes to ensure compliance with customer and automotive standards (e.g., ISO awareness preferred)
• Manage inspections, audits, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
• Investigate quality issues and implement root cause solutions
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and traceability of materials
• Support customer audits and maintain strong customer relationships

Operational Support

• Partner with operations to embed safety and quality into all processes
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Monitor KPIs and drive performance improvements
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen)

Training & Development

• Develop and deliver safety and quality training programs
• Ensure employee compliance with procedures, certifications, and standards
• Coach supervisors and managers on safety accountability and quality expectations

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain safety and quality records, logs, and compliance documentation
• Track and report KPIs (incidents, near misses, defects, audit results)
• Communicate performance trends and improvement plans to leadership

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in safety and/or quality leadership in warehousing, logistics, or automotive
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and quality management systems
• Experience in automotive or just-in-time (JIT) environment preferred
• Proven experience with audits, investigations, and corrective actions
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Core Competencies
• Safety-first leadership mindset
• Quality systems and compliance expertise
• Root cause problem solving
• Continuous improvement focus
• Strong communication and training ability

Working Conditions

• Warehouse environment with exposure to equipment and varying conditions
• Frequent floor presence required
• Flexibility to support multiple shifts as needed
• Key Metrics
• Safety performance (TRIR, incident rate, near misses)
• Audit and compliance scores
• Quality performance (defects, customer complaints, PPM)
• Corrective action closure and effectiveness
• Training completion and compliance

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance