QEHS Manager
Company: Vaisala Inc.
Location: Louisville
Posted on: March 12, 2025
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Job Description:
is a global leader in measurement instruments and intelligence
helping industries, nations, people, and the planet to thrive. From
predicting hurricanes to optimizing renewable energy production,
our technology is used where it matters the most - from data
centers, windfarms and laboratories to airports, the Arctic and
even the surface of Mars. Our team of over 2,300 experts and 59
nationalities around the world is committed to taking every measure
for the planet. Driven by our shared purpose, curiosity, and
pioneering spirit, we stay ahead and make a difference. At Vaisala,
you don't have to fit in to belong.?
We are looking for a Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety (QEHS)
Manager, North America, to join our Global QEHS team at Vaisala,
this role will be based out of our Louisville, Colorado facility.
As the QEHS manager, you will be responsible for maintaining the
QEHS Management System and implementing Environmental, Health and
Safety initiatives across North America.
The QEHS Manager ensures compliance, drives continual improvement,
and aligns with Vaisala's global practices. You'll promote a
unified approach to quality and safety, adapt to regional
requirements, and foster a culture of proactive risk management and
quality assurance. This is a hybrid position.
Why join us?
At Vaisala, we value innovation and collaboration. While this role
is based in our Louisville, Colorado site, you'll have the
opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams with tools
to lead and improve our QEHS processes for our employees across the
U.S. and Canada.
What's your role?
You will be part of our Global QEHS team, made up of dedicated
professionals. In this role, you'll collaborate with key
stakeholders across all business areas. You will report to the
global QEHS function with a dotted line to the Vice President of
NA.
Develop and implement consistent QEHS standards that meet Vaisala's
global requirements while addressing local needs across multiple
sites.
Align and manage local QEHS documentation with global systems and
standards.
Manage the annual internal audit plan, conduct audits, and support
corrective actions. Coordinate external audits and supplier audits
as needed, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO
45001.
Create and deliver training programs on QEHS requirements,
promoting continual improvement and lean initiatives (e.g., Six
Sigma, Kaizen).
Conduct risk assessments, investigate incidents, track corrective
actions, and analyze trends to recommend safety and quality
improvements.
Facilitate collaboration by building a regional network of QEHS
roles and coordinating local Safety Committee and Green Team
meetings.
Serve as the first point of contact for QEHS matters in the
Americas, supporting customer inquiries and complaint handling for
local key customers.
Maintain compliance with environmental, health, safety, and quality
regulations, including annual regulatory self-assessments and
incident reporting.
Report EH&S KPIs and maintain OSHA records for work-related
injuries.
Additional reporting to and guidance from the Vaisala Inc.
president on quality and safety matters.
Support continuous improvement projects and collaborate with site
managers across Vaisala Inc locations.
What will you bring?
Collaborative spirit and solution oriented attitude. Ability to
work independently with local team, ensuring task are completed
efficiently and effectively.
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering,
Quality, or a related field.
4-5 years of experience in quality and EHS management within an
industrial or technical environment.
Required: Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent.
Preferred: Quality Management Certification.
Expertise in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 standards, and
familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and auditing skills.
Knowledge of OSHA guidelines and ability to ensure compliance with
city, state, and federal regulations.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate
effectively across functions.
Proven experience in internal auditing, managing corrective
actions, and driving continual improvement.
Hands-on experience applying Lean Six Sigma tools in quality and
safety projects.
ANTICIPATED SALARY RANGE: $95,000-115,000 annually. (Salary is
determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and
abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with
market data). Additionally, we offer our employees a competitive
benefits package which is outlined below. Please note that
applications sent via email cannot be processed due to privacy
reasons.
Ready to take every measure for the planet? Apply at the latest on
March 24th, 2025 via the application form. For additional
information please contact Senior Health & Safety Manager Jutta
Jousimies. Please note that applications sent via email cannot be
processed due to privacy reasons.
Our Vaisala solutions contribute to societies and people's lives in
over 150 countries - and can even be found in space. With our
technological innovations for measuring weather, environmental and
industrial conditions, we have a key role in solving the grand
social and environmental challenges of our time. We offer you a
career with a clear purpose and a chance to create observations for
a better world. We take pride in being pioneers who strive to bring
about positive changes in both the society and environment, and our
work is not done yet. Take advantage of this opportunity and join
our team to make a difference!
What we offer:
Our benefits package includes: health, dental, and vision
insurance, flexible spending accounts, company paid life, long and
short term disability, 401(K) plan with company match, a variety of
voluntary benefits programs, fitness reimbursement, Employee
Assistance Programs, and tuition reimbursement. We also offer
holiday pay and a generous paid time off plan.
To be considered for this position you must currently be eligible
to work in the U.S. Vaisala participates in the E-Verify employment
verification system. Candidates are subject to a complete
background check prior to an offer being extended. As a federal
contractor, Vaisala reserves the right to enforce government
mandated vaccination requirements for its employees.
EOE AA M/F/V/D
Vaisala is proud to be an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action
Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with
disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, citizenship, status, marital status, genetic
information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other
legal protected status.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation
to qualified individuals with disabilities. Examples of reasonable
accommodation include making a change to the application process or
work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using
a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. As a
government contractor, Vaisala complies with Section 503 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (the Act), which is a law that prohibits
federal contractors and subcontractors from discriminating in
employment against individuals with disabilities and requires
employers take affirmative action to recruit, hire, promote, and
retain these individuals.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an
application for a recognized disability under applicable law,
please contact Human Resources by phone at 303-499-1701 or by email
at ushr@vaisala.com. Please note that you can easily submit
application by attaching your LinkedIn profile in the recruitment
tool (LinkedIn Apply functionality).
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