Posted: 04/10/2026Industry:SUPERVISOR/MANAGERJob Number: 55446054Pay Rate: $80000-100000 / year
Job Description
SAFETY & QUALITY MANAGER (Automotive Warehousing & Distribution (U.S.)Position Type: Direct HireLocation: Taylor, MISalary: $80K-$100K Position SummaryThe 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)
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