QEHS Manager (Quality Environmental, Health and Safety) at Panduit in Merrillville, Indiana

Job Description:

At Panduit, Our People Make the Difference. We're looking for individuals who share our passion for innovation, diversity and inclusion, and sustainability.



What You Will Do



We are excited to be opening our new distribution facility in Merrillville, IN using state of the art technology while minimizing our carbon footprint. Our 400,000 square foot facility will serve as one of our global shipping hubs responsible for meeting the demand of our customers internationally.


As a Quality, Environmental Health, and Safety Manager (QEHS), you'll champion continuous improvement in quality, environmental standards, and safety, striving for zero defects and harm. You'll develop QEHS systems that exceed organizational and customer expectations while aligning with standards. You'll lead team members by communicating effectively, planning strategically, and appraising performance. Additionally, you'll analyze data to resolve quality issues and EHS incidents, driving corrective and preventive actions, and ensuring comprehensive training for new hires and site-specific safety protocols. Key responsibilities include:

• Quality Improvement
  
  
  • Analyze data for effective root cause solutions, ensuring closed-loop corrective actions are implemented.
  
  
  • Facilitate quality improvement projects (e.g., Six Sigma).
  
  
  • Collaborate with product teams to meet customer requirements and write procedures to assess system effectiveness.
  
  
  • Drive efforts to reduce product and process variability and associated risks.
  
  
  
  


• Quality Planning
  
  
  • Develop systems that meet standards and exceed stakeholder expectations.
  
  
  • Bridge strategy and tactics, ensuring adherence to budgets and using KPIs to drive performance.
  
  
  • Identify technical training needs and teach quality methodologies.
  
  
  • Serve as local expert on industry standards (e.g., ISO 9000, TS16949) and ensure clear communication of product and manufacturing requirements.
  
  
  • Write and implement department strategic plans and oversee staffing.
  
  
  
  


• Quality Control
  
  
  • Diagnose nonconformances and recommend corrective actions.
  
  
  • Calibration and reproducibility of measurement systems.
  
  
  • Conduct audits.
  
  
  • Provide monthly performance reports and analyze quality and safety incidents, ensuring compliance and effective incident management.
  
  
  
  


• Employee Management and Development
  
  
  • Support growth of team members.
  
  
  • Ensure SMART goals align with department objectives, identify future leaders, and mentor employees while managing talent reviews and succession planning.
  
  
  
  

What You Will Bring

• Required Degree: BS in Technical Field (Engineering Preferred).


• Required Certificate(s): ASQ CQE, CRE, CMQ/OE or SSBB.


• Preferred Certificate(s): Certified Safety Professional or technical equivalent. Qualified quality, safety and environmental auditor.


• Experience: 2+ years of QEHS Manager experience; 3-5 years' experience in quality or EHS.


• Knowledge of QEHS standards and quality management practice.


• Strong communication, presentation, and influence skills across various levels of operations.


• Organizational and project management skills, acting as a leader, facilitator, coach, supervisor, mediator, team player and change agent.


• Experience with charting, spreadsheet, statistical analysis and data mining programs.


• Ability to travel up to 30%.
  

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary and Total Rewards Program including parental leave.


• Generous vacation, sick days, holidays, and a volunteer day.


• 401K match and profit sharing.


• Air-conditioned work environment.


• Culture of accountability that values trust, working smarter, and teamwork.


• Advancement and development opportunities in Merrillville or at one of our other locations in Tinley Park, Orland Park, or Lockport IL.

Join us in making meaningful connections. Apply online to be part of the Panduit team. We're an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace for all.


Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Panduit will not sponsor applicants for work visas now or in the future.




Work Shift

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