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Quality Safety Manager

Impact Employment Solutions

Romulus, MI

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$80,000–$100,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Auditing, Automotive Management, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) Systems, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Develop and Maintain Customers, Distribution Warehousing, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Just in Time (JIT), Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Metrics, OSHA, Operational Support, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Analysis, Safety Compliance, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Standards Development, State Laws and Regulations, Traceability, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Vision Plan, Warehousing
LOCATION
Romulus, MI
POSTED
30+ days ago
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
 

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