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This off-shift position is located within our Plant 10 Whitehall Casting Operation and will direct and motivate the manufacturing work force to produce products of high quality in the most efficient and safe manner and ensure that scheduling meets business and customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Supervises an effective team; includes planning and holding meetings, preparing and conducting performance appraisals as appropriate, managing staffing levels (including vacations, overtime, and leaves of absences), assisting with career development (motivates, coaches, and trains to acquire maximum quality, productivity, morale, and cooperation), approving time and attendance, and prioritizing and making work assignments.
• Provides effective feedback to employees, both positive and negative. Maintains appropriate documentation for all disciplinary actions taken.
• Provides training and mentoring to new Supervisors.
• Directs training and orientation of employees to ensure EHS rules are known and understood, to improve work performance, and acquaint employees with company policies and procedures.
• Maintains compliance with the collective bargaining agreement. Interfaces between management and union officials. Handles grievances.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Schedules production and work teams.
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operations, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Promotes EHS and continuous improvement initiatives and culture.
• Implements ABS principles and initiatives and is the 6S program leader.
• Interacts with their employees and other departments in order to manage the flow of product through the operation.
• Maintains inventories, as applicable.
• Creates a total awareness among assigned employees of Company policies, regulations, procedures, and business initiatives. Enforces compliance and acts as a positive resource for information and questions.
• Responds to emergencies. Assists in troubleshooting production problems. Investigates and analyzes. Initiates or recommends actions to correct deviations and variables affecting schedules, costs, quality, and other factors.
• Prepares and analyzes documentation as required (i.e. production reports, log sheets, etc).
• Reviews work procedures for safety regulations and concerns.
• Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials.
• Confers with management, engineering, and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.
• Performs audits for safety compliance; facilitates the 6S audit program.
• Assists with budget and goal setting of the operation.
• Complies with all EHS rules required for the work environment.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Job Roles

• Anticipation--asks questions to understand needs of multiple stakeholder groups; prepares operation for optimal execution; contributes as a strategic partner to planning process
• Reliability--leads by example; provides goal and measurement information to others; facilitates safe environment; works effectively within parameters of bargaining unit contract
• Optimizer--improves processes; executes production for maximal output; eliminates waste; increases quality; aligns activity and resources to desired outcomes; sets others up for success
• Facilitator--interacts with internal and external stakeholders at multiple levels; furnishes accurate instructions to others; acts as liaison between planning, management and execution elements of the business
• Responsiveness--deals effectively with the unforeseen; modifies labor schedule or other variables as needed based on circumstances
• Influence-- delegates effectively; capable of explaining the why behind a recommendation or directive; advocates for the business; maintains approachability; deals with conflict and change effectively
• Organization and structure--plans daily; coordinates to deliver on time; ensures efficiencies while balancing priorities of multiple projects and stakeholder groups; has contingency plans
• Observation--sees and hears through the lens of performance; enables accuracy in scheduling, quality in production and relationship with customers; makes recommendations and changes based on patterns and data; monitors for feedback and communicates findings; sees physical and personnel issues and acts on observations; has a finger on the pulse of what occurs within the plant
• Ownership--accepts accountability for the performance of others and the business; inspires ownership and improvement in others; invites measurement

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 3 years leadership experience
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with TPM, Synchronous Mfg., and Kaizen Concepts
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, have good team building skills, excellent people skills; ability to handle multiple tasks, technically oriented
• Must be energetic and a self-starter, able to promote and implement change, have good PC skills, good telephone skills, strong organizational skills, and ability to promote a continuous improvement atmosphere

This off-shift position is located within our Plant 10 Whitehall Casting Operation and will direct and motivate the manufacturing work force to produce products of high quality in the most efficient and safe manner and ensure that scheduling meets business and customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Supervises an effective team; includes planning and holding meetings, preparing and conducting performance appraisals as appropriate, managing staffing levels (including vacations, overtime, and leaves of absences), assisting with career development (motivates, coaches, and trains to acquire maximum quality, productivity, morale, and cooperation), approving time and attendance, and prioritizing and making work assignments.
• Provides effective feedback to employees, both positive and negative. Maintains appropriate documentation for all disciplinary actions taken.
• Provides training and mentoring to new Supervisors.
• Directs training and orientation of employees to ensure EHS rules are known and understood, to improve work performance, and acquaint employees with company policies and procedures.
• Maintains compliance with the collective bargaining agreement. Interfaces between management and union officials. Handles grievances.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Schedules production and work teams.
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operations, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Promotes EHS and continuous improvement initiatives and culture.
• Implements ABS principles and initiatives and is the 6S program leader.
• Interacts with their employees and other departments in order to manage the flow of product through the operation.
• Maintains inventories, as applicable.
• Creates a total awareness among assigned employees of Company policies, regulations, procedures, and business initiatives. Enforces compliance and acts as a positive resource for information and questions.
• Responds to emergencies. Assists in troubleshooting production problems. Investigates and analyzes. Initiates or recommends actions to correct deviations and variables affecting schedules, costs, quality, and other factors.
• Prepares and analyzes documentation as required (i.e. production reports, log sheets, etc).
• Reviews work procedures for safety regulations and concerns.
• Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials.
• Confers with management, engineering, and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.
• Performs audits for safety compliance; facilitates the 6S audit program.
• Assists with budget and goal setting of the operation.
• Complies with all EHS rules required for the work environment.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Job Roles

• Anticipation--asks questions to understand needs of multiple stakeholder groups; prepares operation for optimal execution; contributes as a strategic partner to planning process
• Reliability--leads by example; provides goal and measurement information to others; facilitates safe environment; works effectively within parameters of bargaining unit contract
• Optimizer--improves processes; executes production for maximal output; eliminates waste; increases quality; aligns activity and resources to desired outcomes; sets others up for success
• Facilitator--interacts with internal and external stakeholders at multiple levels; furnishes accurate instructions to others; acts as liaison between planning, management and execution elements of the business
• Responsiveness--deals effectively with the unforeseen; modifies labor schedule or other variables as needed based on circumstances
• Influence-- delegates effectively; capable of explaining the why behind a recommendation or directive; advocates for the business; maintains approachability; deals with conflict and change effectively
• Organization and structure--plans daily; coordinates to deliver on time; ensures efficiencies while balancing priorities of multiple projects and stakeholder groups; has contingency plans
• Observation--sees and hears through the lens of performance; enables accuracy in scheduling, quality in production and relationship with customers; makes recommendations and changes based on patterns and data; monitors for feedback and communicates findings; sees physical and personnel issues and acts on observations; has a finger on the pulse of what occurs within the plant
• Ownership--accepts accountability for the performance of others and the business; inspires ownership and improvement in others; invites measurement

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 3 years leadership experience
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with TPM, Synchronous Mfg., and Kaizen Concepts
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, have good team building skills, excellent people skills; ability to handle multiple tasks, technically oriented
• Must be energetic and a self-starter, able to promote and implement change, have good PC skills, good telephone skills, strong organizational skills, and ability to promote a continuous improvement atmosphere

This off-shift position is located within our Plant 10 Whitehall Casting Operation and will direct and motivate the manufacturing work force to produce products of high quality in the most efficient and safe manner and ensure that scheduling meets business and customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Supervises an effective team; includes planning and holding meetings, preparing and conducting performance appraisals as appropriate, managing staffing levels (including vacations, overtime, and leaves of absences), assisting with career development (motivates, coaches, and trains to acquire maximum quality, productivity, morale, and cooperation), approving time and attendance, and prioritizing and making work assignments.
• Provides effective feedback to employees, both positive and negative. Maintains appropriate documentation for all disciplinary actions taken.
• Provides training and mentoring to new Supervisors.
• Directs training and orientation of employees to ensure EHS rules are known and understood, to improve work performance, and acquaint employees with company policies and procedures.
• Maintains compliance with the collective bargaining agreement. Interfaces between management and union officials. Handles grievances.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Schedules production and work teams.
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operations, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Promotes EHS and continuous improvement initiatives and culture.
• Implements ABS principles and initiatives and is the 6S program leader.
• Interacts with their employees and other departments in order to manage the flow of product through the operation.
• Maintains inventories, as applicable.
• Creates a total awareness among assigned employees of Company policies, regulations, procedures, and business initiatives. Enforces compliance and acts as a positive resource for information and questions.
• Responds to emergencies. Assists in troubleshooting production problems. Investigates and analyzes. Initiates or recommends actions to correct deviations and variables affecting schedules, costs, quality, and other factors.
• Prepares and analyzes documentation as required (i.e. production reports, log sheets, etc).
• Reviews work procedures for safety regulations and concerns.
• Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials.
• Confers with management, engineering, and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.
• Performs audits for safety compliance; facilitates the 6S audit program.
• Assists with budget and goal setting of the operation.
• Complies with all EHS rules required for the work environment.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Job Roles

• Anticipation--asks questions to understand needs of multiple stakeholder groups; prepares operation for optimal execution; contributes as a strategic partner to planning process
• Reliability--leads by example; provides goal and measurement information to others; facilitates safe environment; works effectively within parameters of bargaining unit contract
• Optimizer--improves processes; executes production for maximal output; eliminates waste; increases quality; aligns activity and resources to desired outcomes; sets others up for success
• Facilitator--interacts with internal and external stakeholders at multiple levels; furnishes accurate instructions to others; acts as liaison between planning, management and execution elements of the business
• Responsiveness--deals effectively with the unforeseen; modifies labor schedule or other variables as needed based on circumstances
• Influence-- delegates effectively; capable of explaining the why behind a recommendation or directive; advocates for the business; maintains approachability; deals with conflict and change effectively
• Organization and structure--plans daily; coordinates to deliver on time; ensures efficiencies while balancing priorities of multiple projects and stakeholder groups; has contingency plans
• Observation--sees and hears through the lens of performance; enables accuracy in scheduling, quality in production and relationship with customers; makes recommendations and changes based on patterns and data; monitors for feedback and communicates findings; sees physical and personnel issues and acts on observations; has a finger on the pulse of what occurs within the plant
• Ownership--accepts accountability for the performance of others and the business; inspires ownership and improvement in others; invites measurement

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 3 years leadership experience
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with TPM, Synchronous Mfg., and Kaizen Concepts
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, have good team building skills, excellent people skills; ability to handle multiple tasks, technically oriented
• Must be energetic and a self-starter, able to promote and implement change, have good PC skills, good telephone skills, strong organizational skills, and ability to promote a continuous improvement atmosphere

This off-shift position is located within our Plant 10 Whitehall Casting Operation and will direct and motivate the manufacturing work force to produce products of high quality in the most efficient and safe manner and ensure that scheduling meets business and customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Supervises an effective team; includes planning and holding meetings, preparing and conducting performance appraisals as appropriate, managing staffing levels (including vacations, overtime, and leaves of absences), assisting with career development (motivates, coaches, and trains to acquire maximum quality, productivity, morale, and cooperation), approving time and attendance, and prioritizing and making work assignments.
• Provides effective feedback to employees, both positive and negative. Maintains appropriate documentation for all disciplinary actions taken.
• Provides training and mentoring to new Supervisors.
• Directs training and orientation of employees to ensure EHS rules are known and understood, to improve work performance, and acquaint employees with company policies and procedures.
• Maintains compliance with the collective bargaining agreement. Interfaces between management and union officials. Handles grievances.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Schedules production and work teams.
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operations, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Promotes EHS and continuous improvement initiatives and culture.
• Implements ABS principles and initiatives and is the 6S program leader.
• Interacts with their employees and other departments in order to manage the flow of product through the operation.
• Maintains inventories, as applicable.
• Creates a total awareness among assigned employees of Company policies, regulations, procedures, and business initiatives. Enforces compliance and acts as a positive resource for information and questions.
• Responds to emergencies. Assists in troubleshooting production problems. Investigates and analyzes. Initiates or recommends actions to correct deviations and variables affecting schedules, costs, quality, and other factors.
• Prepares and analyzes documentation as required (i.e. production reports, log sheets, etc).
• Reviews work procedures for safety regulations and concerns.
• Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials.
• Confers with management, engineering, and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.
• Performs audits for safety compliance; facilitates the 6S audit program.
• Assists with budget and goal setting of the operation.
• Complies with all EHS rules required for the work environment.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Job Roles

• Anticipation--asks questions to understand needs of multiple stakeholder groups; prepares operation for optimal execution; contributes as a strategic partner to planning process
• Reliability--leads by example; provides goal and measurement information to others; facilitates safe environment; works effectively within parameters of bargaining unit contract
• Optimizer--improves processes; executes production for maximal output; eliminates waste; increases quality; aligns activity and resources to desired outcomes; sets others up for success
• Facilitator--interacts with internal and external stakeholders at multiple levels; furnishes accurate instructions to others; acts as liaison between planning, management and execution elements of the business
• Responsiveness--deals effectively with the unforeseen; modifies labor schedule or other variables as needed based on circumstances
• Influence-- delegates effectively; capable of explaining the why behind a recommendation or directive; advocates for the business; maintains approachability; deals with conflict and change effectively
• Organization and structure--plans daily; coordinates to deliver on time; ensures efficiencies while balancing priorities of multiple projects and stakeholder groups; has contingency plans
• Observation--sees and hears through the lens of performance; enables accuracy in scheduling, quality in production and relationship with customers; makes recommendations and changes based on patterns and data; monitors for feedback and communicates findings; sees physical and personnel issues and acts on observations; has a finger on the pulse of what occurs within the plant
• Ownership--accepts accountability for the performance of others and the business; inspires ownership and improvement in others; invites measurement

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 3 years leadership experience
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with TPM, Synchronous Mfg., and Kaizen Concepts
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, have good team building skills, excellent people skills; ability to handle multiple tasks, technically oriented
• Must be energetic and a self-starter, able to promote and implement change, have good PC skills, good telephone skills, strong organizational skills, and ability to promote a continuous improvement atmosphere

Purpose of the job

ACEMCO has a reputation for delivering high-quality, defect-free products engineered to our clients’ specifications, delivered on time, in the proper quantities, and at competitive prices. The Safety & Training Coordinator plays a critical role in protecting that reputation by establishing and promoting safe, accident-free, healthy, and environmentally compliant working conditions across all facilities.

This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable safety regulations, developing and implementing company-wide safety programs, and creating and delivering effective employee training initiatives. This role ensures training compliance, documentation accuracy, and consistent implementation of safety standards throughout ACEMCO.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including OSHA, MIOSHA, and fire prevention requirements.
• Serve as primary contact for regulatory agencies, coordinate and direct facility visits and inspections.
• Prepare, maintain, and post OSHA logs (300, 300A, 301) and monitor regulatory updates, including electronic posting requirements.
• Maintain and update the company-wide Safety Data Sheet (SDS) program for all facilities.
• Report all workplace injuries to the workers’ compensation carrier and collaborate with supervisors on accident investigations and prevention measures.
• Conduct incident investigations and assist in identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Establish, implement, and maintain safety policies and procedures, including:
• Emergency contact listings
• Lockout/Tagout procedures
• Hazard Communication program
• Safety concern reporting forms
• Material handling and equipment safety checklists
• Coordinate and lead safety committee meetings and monthly safety training sessions.
• Monitor safety trends and recommend proactive improvements.
• Ensure proper maintenance and availability of safety equipment and first aid supplies across all facilities.
• Develop and implement a structured, company-wide training system.
• Coordinate new hire safety orientation and ongoing safety training programs.
• Maintain and update training records to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Track certifications and recurring training requirements.
• Partner with supervisors and leadership to identify training needs and skill gaps.
• Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement through employee engagement and communication.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

·        Associate degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Technology, Human Resources, or related field (or equivalent experience).

·        Minimum 2–3 years of safety and/or training experience in a manufacturing environment.

·        Working knowledge of OSHA/MIOSHA standards and regulatory compliance requirements.

·        Experience conducting accident investigations and implementing corrective actions.

·        Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.

·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·        Ability to present training materials effectively to employees at all levels.

·        Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

·        Dependable and detail oriented.

·        Ability to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions.

·        Commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

“ACEMCO Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

A globally prominent and rapidly growing industrial manufacturing organization is seeking to hire an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety Director to oversee a large team of EHS professionals across a large, complex manufacturing campus in West Michigan. This individual will serve as the senior safety and environmental authority for the site, responsible for establishing strategy, strengthening compliance, and driving a culture of safety and accountability across multiple operations and departments. This role will partner closely with executive leadership, operations, engineering, and HR to reduce risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and continuously improve environmental and workplace safety performance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for Environmental, Health, and Safety programs across the entire manufacturing campus, ensuring full compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Develop and execute the site’s EHS strategy, establishing clear priorities and performance metrics aligned with operational and corporate objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the site EHS team while ensuring consistent program execution across multiple production areas and departments.
• Drive proactive safety culture initiatives focused on hazard identification, incident prevention, and workforce engagement.
• Oversee environmental compliance programs including permitting, emissions management, waste handling, and regulatory reporting.
• Lead investigations into safety incidents and near misses, ensuring robust root cause analysis and implementation of sustainable corrective actions.
• Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance leadership to integrate safety considerations into process improvements, capital projects, and operational planning.
• Serve as the primary site liaison for regulatory agencies, corporate EHS leadership, and external auditors.
• Establish and monitor key safety and environmental performance indicators, using data-driven insights to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure all employees receive appropriate safety training and that programs remain aligned with evolving regulatory and operational requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive Environmental, Health & Safety leadership experience within a complex manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success leading EHS programs for large industrial operations with significant regulatory oversight.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, environmental permitting, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Proven leadership ability with experience managing and developing EHS professionals and influencing cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to drive cultural change across a large workforce.

Company Description

SCHERDEL North America is part of the globally recognized SCHERDEL Group, a family-owned company with approximately 6,800 employees across 46 locations worldwide. The SCHERDEL Group specializes in metal-forming, with expertise in producing engineering springs, vehicle components, and products for the medical market. Renowned for innovation and high-quality manufacturing, the company prioritizes excellence and sustainability in its operations.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Lean Coordinator at SCHERDEL North America, based in Muskegon, MI. The Lean Coordinator will be responsible for implementing and sustaining lean management principles, developing continuous improvement processes, and driving operational excellence across company operations. Additional responsibilities include analyzing data, utilizing lean tools, managing improvement projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding and application of Lean Management, Lean Tools, and principles of Operational Excellence
• Proficiency in Project Management to oversee and execute improvement initiatives effectively
• Exceptional Analytical Skills to evaluate processes, identify areas for optimization, and interpret data-driven insights
• Proven ability to work in cross-functional teams and manage change in a collaborative environment
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Knowledge of the manufacturing or metal-forming industry is an advantage
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field is preferred

SCHERDEL SALES & TECHNOLOGY, INC

Reports To: Human Resources Manager

Department: Human Resources

Classification: Exempt

JOB FUNCTION:

The Environmental Health & Safety Engineer is the designed lead to create value through developing, documenting, communicating, implementing, monitoring, maintaining, and leading the company’s Environmental Health & Safety programs and policies.This role will work directly with leadership to identify and mitigate risks, lead capital project opportunities for risk reduction, and apply. This role will be commitment to environmental sustainability and stewardship using practices to maximize the use of renewable raw materials throughout processes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develops, implements, manages and maintains oversight of company safety programs to include but not limited to; Confined Space Entry, Emergency Response, Electrical Safe Work Practices, Hazardous Communication, Lock-Tag-Verify, Forklift, Hoist, and Crane Certifications, Fall Protection, Incident Investigation, Mobile Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment, Ergonomics, Injury Management, Safe Work Permits, Waste Minimization/Reduction/Disposal, OSHA, MIOSHA, Contractor Guidelines
• Leads in the development, implementation and improvements of safety training systems and effectively educates team members
• Enhances the company’s capability in risk reduction
• Supports various Scherdel’s departments new hire orientation for new employees and for outside vendors and contractors
• Provides a visible safety presence and knowledgeable resource in operations, maintenance, and contract work groups
• Serves as a subject matter resource in the evaluation, interpretation, and compliance of safety and health laws, regulations and permits, audits and as related
• Develops and uses risk assessment methods and tools for anticipating, identifying, and evaluating hazards. Managing and assisting with the mitigation of identified gaps, weaknesses, and improvement opportunities,
• Leads the Safety Committee and communicates company Safety & Health vision, expectations, strategies, and initiatives
• Ensures the facility has prioritized (risk-based), actionable strategies and that effective metrics are utilized to monitor progress and performance
• Coaches and mentors’ employees to facilitate commitment and ownership of safety at all levels in the organization
• Responds to employee inquires on health-related issues in the workplace
• Manages data and reporting issues, initiatives/projects, incidents, assessments/audits, and safety performance for facility to management
• Works according to Scherdel’s quality and environmental system requirements, and customer quality requirements
• Plans, implements, controls and maintains the processes needed to meet requirements of the OH&S and EMS management systems as listed in ISO 14001:2015 & 45001:2018

FUNCTION REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in EH&S Science, Industrial Hygiene, or other safety, technical, engineering field, or,
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in environmental health and safety field including at least three (3) in an industrial/manufacturing environment.

Preferred:

• Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or equivalent certification
• Completion of OSHA courses; 501, 503, 511, and similar per OSHA Training Institute
• Working knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 45001.

Skills:

• Current knowledge of legal and compliance regulations related to EHS
• Expertise in ergonomics, quality systems, continuous improvement, audits, risk assessment , risk management, incident investigation and accident prevention to include experience training others
• Experience in permits and submitting environmental reports to state and city authorities (air, water and similar)

Competencies:

• Strategic
• Time Management
• Results Driven
• Problem Solver
• Thoroughness
• Communication
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

Other duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of actives, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We are representing a FORTUNE 500 manufacturing organization who is actively seeking a SIte Continuous Improvement Director. Reporting to the General Manager, this candidate will be tasked developing Lean strategy and executing deployment driving margin through sustainment of plant KPI's/deliverables and waste elimination.

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Candidate will assume ownership over the Continuous Improvement function while reporting to VP/General Manager while leading a team of (4) direct reports.
• Direct the activities of the CI group including their interaction with operations, engineering, and maintenance/reliability function in an effort to drive site wide improvement.
• Lead capital management, inventory control, and others as required.
• Oversee CI development and training; facilitate special CI events activities to drive 6S, plant improvement performance in capitalizing on removing waste and improvement of yield, and production processes.
• Drives engagement with production personnel to participate suggest improvement opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to effect change in a manufacturing environment and ensure improvement activity is being communicated, understood, and supported within the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups and deliver continuous improvement training.

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in technical field is preferred/degree required.
• Candidate should possess at least 5-10 years of CI/Lean manufacturing ownership in high speed manufacturing environment
• Highly organized, able to work with limited direction, aptitude for problem solving and analytical thinking supervision, motivated to successfully meet deadlines, attention to detail and ability to multi-task.

Our client offers a highly competitive portfolio of insurance and retirement benefits along with other attractive perks. Relocation assistance may be available for highly-qualified candidates outside of the immediate geographic area.

Production Supervisor

A growing manufacturing operation is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead daily plant operations and drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. This role is responsible for directing a unionized workforce, meeting production schedules, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop production employees to achieve operational goals
• Schedule labor and production to meet business and customer demands
• Monitor performance metrics; resolve safety, quality, maintenance, and productivity issues
• Promote and enforce EHS standards and safe work practices
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives including Lean, TPM, Kaizen, and 6S programs
• Ensure compliance with company policies and collective bargaining agreements
• Partner cross-functionally with planning, engineering, maintenance, and quality teams
• Manage staffing levels, time and attendance, performance reviews, and employee development
• Address employee relations matters and handle grievances in a union environment

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years of leadership experience
• Authorization to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship available)

Preferred:

• Supervisory experience in manufacturing
• Experience in a unionized environment
• Background in Lean manufacturing, TPM, Synchronous Manufacturing, or Kaizen
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

This opportunity is ideal for an energetic, process-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is committed to driving operational excellence through people leadership.