EHS/Quality Manager

Position Overview

This position is responsible for leading both the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) and Quality functions at the Wabtec Albia Manufacturing facility. The role involves planning, developing, and implementing effective EHS programs while also ensuring manufacturing quality excellence. This dual-focused position will create a proactive approach to safety, health, and quality in the workplace, while ensuring compliance with all environmental regulations and permits.

Key Responsibilities

EHS Leadership

• Develop, communicate, and maintain EHS programs and systems to ensure a safe work environment and culture of zero accidents
• Track and drive improvements to EHS performance using leading and lagging indicators
• Develop and drive completion of site's EHS risk reduction plan
• Conduct required regulatory and Wabtec-mandated safety training for all employees
• Identify root causes of near misses, first aid, injuries, and property damage to prevent recurrence
• Coordinate and conduct periodic safety audits and inspections
• Review all work-related injury investigation reports and verify corrective measures
• Ensure risk assessments are conducted with team member engagement
• Coordinate industrial hygiene surveys (noise, ventilation, chemical, ergonomic)
• Design and deliver safety-related communication materials
• Oversee workers compensation program administration
• Manage uniform service, janitorial, and EHS-related suppliers (scrap metal, hazardous materials, waste removal)

Quality Leadership

• Lead all elements of manufacturing quality at the Albia site
• Lead root cause investigations of quality issues and containment of quality escapes
• Own process compliance through quality audits and improvement plans
• Lead quality culture improvement across the site with a customer-focused approach
• Continuously develop product and process knowledge expertise
• Lead and mentor resources assigned to quality activities

 

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in safety engineering science, quality, or related discipline (or high school diploma/GED with at least 5 years of relevant experience)
• Minimum 3 years of EHS experience, preferably in an industrial environment
• At least 5 years of relevant leadership experience in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, or Services

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional safety certifications such as CSP, ASP, or CHMM
• Knowledge of ISO/AAR standards, quality procedures, and audit techniques; certified auditor
• Experience with welding, assembly, electrical, and test processes
• Locomotive manufacturing knowledge including processes and failure modes
• Strong customer focus with ability to operationalize a sense of urgency

Required Skills

• Knowledge of safety/health regulations and OSHA compliance requirements
• Experience identifying risk conditions and defining corrective action programs
• Understanding of workers compensation laws at state level
• Experience with facilities maintenance and building codes
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and data analysis skills
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills
• Strong leadership, coaching, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple responsibilities

 

Note: You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $79100-112800 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

 

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

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We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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