SHEQ Manager

Job Description

Purpose and Scope

The SHEQ Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining safety, health, environmental, and quality (SHEQ) systems to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies. This role drives a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence by promoting best practices in SHEQ management, reducing risks, and enhancing product quality and workplace safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

·Developing and enforcing SHEQ policies, procedures, and management systems in conformance with ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001 standards.

Ensuring compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal regulations.

Conducting risk assessments, audits, and investigations to identify areas for improvement (root cause and corrective action management).

Documenting defects and recommendations for improvemen

Leading initiatives to promote a safe and sustainable work environment.

Managing quality assurance and control processes to uphold product and service standards.

Routine offline and online checks to produce lots of TPEs including custom tests.

Implementing unique testing parameters for products.

Evaluating production stages and testing the composition, appearance, and functionality of completed products.

Ensuring that products comply with internal specifications.

Providing training and guidance to employees on SHEQ best practices. Training employees in quality standards and procedures.

·Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate SHEQ objectives into business operations.

Driving continuous improvement programs to enhance safety, environmental performance, and quality standards.

Lead quality complaints from internal and external customers.

Preparing and presenting quality investigation reports to senior management.

Maintenance of QC department including laboratory testing instruments.

Responsible for calibration of production and lab inventory of durometers, scales, and other testing instruments; maintain records.

Responsible for color matching processes, color tolerance specification, colorant supplier recommendations, and technical support for color masterbatches.

Ideal Competencies Required for Role

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This is a fast-paced position that requires flexibility and a willingness to cooperate with others to meet daily demands.

Must be organized, professional, able to prioritize work, and customer-service oriented.

The ability to follow detailed instructions is critical.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word and Excel required.

Effective communication - Excellent communicator who can effectively convey complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Collaboration - Collaboration across departments and disciplines. Work closely with sales, production, and other departments to ensure that quality efforts are aligned with the organization’s overall objectives.

High degree of attention to detail and diligence.

Strong mathematical and problem solving / reasoning skills.

Time management and planning – ability to meet tight deadlines.

Education and/or Experience

Requires a Bachelor degree level education.

A minimum of 10 years of quality control / quality assurance experience.

Experience with plastics testing and instrumentation.

Experience with external and internal auditing processes.

Plastic mixing and compounding experience is desirable.

Preferred experience includes lab testing, color match, color blends, compounding of concentrate masterbatch, TPEs, lab injection molding and extrusion techniques, and experience handling equipment.

Physical Requirements

Position requires working in both a manufacturing area which is not climate controlled and an office area which may or may not be climate controlled.

Ability to sit and stand for long periods.

Lifting to 60 lbs. is often required.

Use of appropriate personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, hearing protection, safety eyeglasses, steel-toed safety shoes that meet the ANSI/ASTM I75/C75 standard whenever in the manufacturing lab areas, and the use of a full-face mask respirator when needed.

Climbing stairs and ladders several times a day.

Manual dexterity of fingers and hands to feel and type.

Visual perception including color for quality check.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment varies from loud when in the plant area to quiet in the office area.Company Description

Hexpol TPE is a leading provider of custom-engineered thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) compounds, serving a wide range of industries including automotive, consumer goods, healthcare, and industrial applications. As part of the global Hexpol Group, Hexpol TPE combines deep technical expertise with a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer-focused solutions. With advanced manufacturing capabilities and a dedicated team our US location in Broadview IL offers high-performance materials tailored to meet the evolving needs of customers across the Americas region.

Full-time