Program Qesh Manager

Job Summary:

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**Program Quality Environmental Safety and Health Manager** is responsible for ensuring effective and efficient execution of the Program Quality Management System (QMS) by leading and managing quality, environmental, health, safety and continuous improvement personnel in the operation and maintenance of the Program. Ensures compliance with Performance Work Statement (PWS). Responsible for program wide compliance with ISO 9001:2015 QMS.

**Principal Accountabilities**
- Ensures the WRM QMS program is in compliance with the applicable ISO 9001:2015 standards and that program specific quality requirements are implemented and maintained.
- Establishes, maintains, and schedules audits and the reporting system. Responsible for ensuring that root cause analysis (RCA) for corrective and preventive action response (CAR) and (PAR) have been properly defined and implemented; and that the corrections are effective through follow-up auditing.
- Responsible for developing, maintaining and issuing quality control procedures, administers and coordinates the QC Web.
- Plan, coordinate and direct a quality control (QC) program designed to ensure continuous quality operations, consistent with Company standards, Contract and Performance Work Statement (PWS). Coordinates and directs a quality control program designed to ensure continuous production of quality products consistent with established standards.
- Manages the overall internal audit program and provides notification of the quantity of site level internal audits to be performed each month to the Site Managers. Ensures that the internal auditors performing audits at the site level are trained and certified to perform audits.
- Manage the programs Internal Quality Assurance Surviellance Program (IQASP).
- Manage the Continuous Improvement (CI) Program. Establish metrics to measure effective use of resources to ensure maximum return on cost avoidance and or process improvement.
- Responsible for providing direction, guidance, and assistance to site managers in implementing the program Environmental Management System (EMS). Ensures the necessary procedures are developed, implementated, maintained and communicated to employees, suppliers, and sub-contractors.
- Implements and manages the program Health and Safety Plan, schedules and determines the content of safety audits, tracks corrective and preventative actions and provides assistance as needed.
- Ensures performance and quality of assigned QA/QC, CI and Environmental/Safety function conforms to established standards and governmental agency guidelines to ensure lasting customer satisfaction.
- Coordinate collection of responses to customer Corrective Action Response (CAR).
- Work directly with operating entities to ensure inspections, statistical process analyses, and audits are conducted on a continuing basis as specified to enforce requirements and meet specifications.
- Conduct and direct internal management audits, prepare formal audit reports, and define audit schedules.
- Build good working relationships with Operational Manager, Functional Managers and Site Managers and participate in management process.
- Maintain a professional relationship with customer taking into consideration voice of the customer.
- Develop and mentor staff and determine best methods for performance enhancement.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Works in normal office environment.

Minimum Requirements:

- Must be proficient in the use of personal computers and Windows Operating System and Microsoft Office to include as a minimum Power Point, Excel and Word programs.
- Ability to effectively and efficiently supervise and manage quality, environmental, health and safety personnel.
- Ability to work with personnel at all levels to effectively and efficiently manage the program Quality Management System (QMS).
- Extensive knowledge of QA/QC approaches, methods, management and responsiblities.
- Extensive knowledge of ISO 9001 standard, Lean Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools and techniques.
- Additional knowledge/skills may be required by assignment or contract.
- Eight (8) or more years of experience with four (4) years in QA/QC and two (2) years in a management role.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, manufacturing or a related area required.
- Six Sigma Green Belt required.
- Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) required.
- HAZWOPER certification required.
- Additional experience/education may be required by assignment or contract.
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a US Secret Security Clearance.
- May at times be required to work outdoors for extended periods.
- Light to moderate lifting as required carried out in an office environment.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience as Lead Auditor or Auditor desired.
- Six Sigma Black Belt desired.