QEHS Manager Job

Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental Manager Location: Columbus, OH, US The QHES Manager reports administratively and functionally to the Columbus Plant Manager. This role provides strong and inclusive leadership, clear strategic direction, and operational oversight for all Environmental, Health, Safety, and Quality (QHES) programs at the site. The position leads a multidisciplinary team of 3 employees, including Safety Specialist and QC lab staff. The QHES Manager is accountable for maintaining high standards in Environmental Compliance, Occupational Safety and Health, Product Quality Systems, and Physical Security. Responsibilities include ensuring regulatory compliance, aligning with permit expectations, completing root cause investigations RCIs, and maintaining strong alignment with the Quality Lab to reinforce quality systems, technical rigor, and customer expectations. The position is located in a chemical manufacturing facility with all the inherent risks. Travel is minimal with <5%. The role may require occasional off-hours support to meet operational, emergency response, or shift-related needs. Activities may include: Maintain HESQ Compliance and Lead Critical Risk Programs - Ensure the Columbus site maintains full compliance with all Health, Environmental, Safety, and Quality requirements using proactive, preventionfocused risk management principles. - Ensure all incidents are promptly reported, investigated, and supported by effective corrective and preventive actions that reduce recurrence. Encourage open communication so employees feel comfortable raising concerns and contributing to safe operations. - Lead GMP and AIMs related programs to ensure regulatory and corporate expectations are met consistently and on schedule. - Oversee the Emergency Response Plan, and conduct drills that prepare employees and contractors to respond safely and confidently. - Manage Industrial Hygiene and medical surveillance programs to support the health and wellbeing of employees, ensuring transparent communication and engagement so team members understand program expectations and benefits. - Manage plant security interfacing with contract security. Provide guidance and ensure policy adherence Lead Environmental Compliance - Ensure the site maintains full compliance with all local, state, and federal environmental permits, including accurate and timely submission of required regulatory reports. Provide clear communication to the team regarding compliance expectations, changes in regulatory requirements, and upcoming deadlines. - Offer guidance on evolving environmental regulations and support programs that enhance longterm site performance. Work collaboratively with internal and corporate partners to align on environmental priorities, strengthen operational practices, and support continuous improvement. - Maintain constructive and professional relationships with regulatory agencies, proactively preparing the site for inspections, audits, and regulatory interactions. Communicate transparently with internal and external stakeholders to support compliance status, environmental reporting, and overall environmental stewardship efforts. - Reinforce a team culture that values accountability, technical excellence, and respect for diverse perspectives, helping employees feel connected to the site's environmental mission and confident in their role in supporting it. Drive Continuous HESQ Improvement and Operational Excellence Partner with leadership to establish strategic QHES goals, develop sitewide action plans, and drive continuous improvement aligned with regulatory expectations and corporate values. Promote a culture where employees feel encouraged to identify risk