EHS and Quality Systems Manager

Nextek, Inc. is a niche market, technology-driven Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) company, founded in 1995. We offer precision electronic assembly and engineering services to customers with needs-driven, non-commodity products. We partner with companies who have unique product needs and who seek a high level of reliability, commitment, and professional service from their manufacturing partners.

Duties/Responsibilities: The EHS and Quality Systems Manager is responsible for leading Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) and management-system compliance programs. The position oversees workplace safety, environmental and chemical-waste compliance, employee training, audits, and corrective actions while supporting certification and compliance to ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485, and ISO 14001.

Lead implementation and ongoing compliance with ISO 14001. Manage chemical inventories, waste streams, storage, labeling, disposal, and required environmental records. Monitor applicable OSHA, EPA, state, and local requirements. Conduct workplace inspections, hazard assessments, and PPE evaluations. Maintain Hazard Communication, SDS, emergency response, spill response, and applicable safety programs.

Investigate incidents, spills, and near misses and ensure effective corrective actions. Coordinate outside environmental, safety, and waste-management resources as required. Quality & Compliance Systems Support compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485, and ISO 14001. Coordinate internal, certification, customer, and regulatory audits.

Monitor changes to applicable standards and regulatory requirements. Support document control, risk management, training, change control, and corrective-action processes. Maintain compliance schedules, records, and management-review inputs. Support applicable aerospace and medical-device manufacturing requirements, including product safety, traceability, configuration control, and process validation.

Audits, Corrective Actions & Training Develop and maintain a risk-based internal audit schedule. Document findings, assign actions, track completion, and verify effectiveness. Maintain employee training and qualification requirements by position and task. Develop or coordinate required EHS and management-system training.

Maintain training records and verify employee competency. Authority Stop work when an imminent safety, environmental, or significant compliance risk exists. Escalate unresolved compliance concerns to senior management. Recommend corrective actions, equipment improvements, outside expertise, and necessary resources. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in environmental science, occupational safety, engineering, quality management, or related field, or equivalent education and relevant experience.

5+ years of manufacturing experience in EHS, quality systems, or regulatory compliance. Experience with ISO 9001 and working knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 13485. Experience implementing or maintaining ISO 14001. Working knowledge of applicable OSHA and environmental requirements. Experience with audits, corrective actions, chemical/waste management, documentation, and employee training.

Strong communication, organization, investigation, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Electronics manufacturing experience. Internal or lead auditor qualification. CSP, CHMM, ASQ, or similar professional certification. Experience with industrial hygiene or environmental permitting. Familiarity with IPC and aerospace/medical manufacturing requirements. Key Performance Measures ISO 14001 implementation and ongoing compliance.

Timely completion of audits, training, inspections, and required reporting. Corrective-action closure and effectiveness. Safety and PPE compliance. Environmental and waste-management performance. Employee training and competency. Maintenance of required certifications. Working Conditions Position requires work in office and manufacturing environments, including regular facility walkthroughs and interaction with employees across operations.

Required PPE must be worn in designated areas.

Essential functions

must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance Life Insurance Short/Long term disability Critical Illness Insurance Accident Insurance Paid Time Off 10 Paid Holidays 401k Match Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) Educational Reimbursement EEO Employer: Nextek, Inc. is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without considering race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.