SHEQ Assurance Specialist

SUMMARY:

Responsible for assisting in the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Responsible Distribution and ISO within our various businesses in the Americas. This role involves working directly with Senior Management; communicating with various departments to generate or update standard operating procedures; establishing and documenting practices of excellence and possibly complying with other management systems and requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist in documenting best practices and SOPs for the Azelis Americas ISO and RD Platforms
• Assist business vertical with NCR reporting as required
• Work with Safety Committees to ensure compliance and relevance
• Conduct internal audits for quality, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Integrate into the business to stay current with daily processes and mandates
• Ensure all forms and records are being created to meet the expectations of both RD and ISO
• Verify established SOPs are followed and documented where needed
• Attend training courses, webinars and workshops for RD, ISO and other relevant topics as needed
• Elaborate, recommend, and oversee improvement actions
• Report on results of quality activities and trends
• Analyze external audit outcomes and ensure appropriate corrective measures
• Participate in third-party audits and site verifications
• Present any new or modified SOPs or forms to business vertical
• Manage nonconformance process including approving root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Manage effectiveness verification and trending of nonconformances
• Review nonconformance KPIs with business leaders as required
• Communicate the importance of Azelis quality management systems
• Work effectively with cross-functional teams at all levels

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but not limited to):

• Understand and adhere to/follow the department procedures and policies
• Adhere to and support the principles of Responsible Distribution.
• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
• The incumbent must demonstrate independence in performing tasks and be proactive in developing and maintaining knowledge. The holder must demonstrate a good sense of analysis and judgment dealing with problematic situations and / or emergency and be able to propose solutions. It is expected that the incumbent follow established company policies and consult as needed a superior when problematic situations arise with potential impacts.

COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.

Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Demonstrates attention to detail.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Demonstrates group presentation skills and a good command presence; Participates in meetings.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals. Significant level of experience in running a chemical distribution entity.

Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources. Has a strong command of margin optimization opportunities within the operation.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically.

Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of Responsible Distribution and ISO 9001 preferred
• Knowledge of nonconformance program requirements preferred
• Certification as a quality auditor, six sigma preferred
• Knowledge of QA terms, tolls, and methodologies
• Relevant knowledge of regulatory requirements an asset
• Ability to guide stakeholders across all levels of the organization
• Trustworthy and Confident
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and collaboration skills
• Excellent time management and priority setting skills

• Sense of ownership and drive: self-starter and problem solver who shows a bias for action, acts promptly to remove "roadblocks" and ensures accountability to get things done in a timely manner

• Negotiation skills and political savvy to interact with the various employees

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; Inventory software; Order processing systems; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.