SQL (Safety, Quality, Lean) Manager

Position Summary:

The SQL (Safety, Quality, Lean) Manager is responsible for driving operational excellence by integrating workplace safety, quality management systems (QMS), and Lean continuous improvement methodologies. This role establishes a culture of "Safety First, Quality Always" by eliminating waste, reducing defects, and ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., OSHA, ISO). The ideal candidate acts as a strategic leader and hands-on facilitator, coaching teams to optimize processes while mitigating organizational risk.

Job Duties:

Safety

• Work with management to ensure organization’s safety compliance
• Prepare and communicate safety Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and reports
• Lead incident investigations, root-cause analysis (RCA’s) and corrective actions plans.
• Manage planning and preparedness for Emergency Action and Response at the sites
• Develop, conduct, and audit training, compliance, and on the job execution
• Work with Human Resources to manage workers’ compensation claims, return to work programs, and safety claim management
• Manage regular job risk assessments and hazard controls, including PPE assessments

Quality

• Develop, improve, and maintain the site’s Quality Management System (QMS) from order to cash.
• Implement and monitor quality metrics such as non-conformance reports, reducing scrap, rework, and customer complaints.
• Drive compliance, standardization, and Lean practices
• Partner with supply chain to audit vendors, resolve customer quality and reliability issues through structured problem-solving techniques.
• Prepare for and represent the Company during internal, customer, and regulatory quality system audits
• Partner with manufacturing management team on capital projects focused on improving reliability measures across multiple production facilities
• Other duties as assigned

Lean

• Identify and eliminate waste utilizing lean tools such as Kaizen, VSM, 5S, and Poka-Yoke.
• Implement visual management boards and tier huddle structures to optimize shop-floor performances.
• Conduct workshops to verify and mentor employees in Lean Six Sigma and problem-solving techniques such as RCA and 7 statistical tools.
• Montior and report lead time reductions, 5S audit scores, and cost savings from Kaizen events.

Job Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations Management, EHS, or related field preferred.

Experience & Skills:

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification
• Minimum 5 years of work-related experience in lean manufacturing focused on quality and safety improvements.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and root cause analysis such as 8D, 5 Why, and fish bone analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Deep knowledge of OSHA regulations, ISO standards, and SPC analysis.
• Must successfully complete a criminal background check, drug screen and E-verify