QHSE Leader – Compliance & Risk Management
QualdocLouisa, VA
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Job Description
QHSE Leader – Compliance & Risk Management
Location: Louisa, VA
Salary: Up to $80,000 per year
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Job Type: Direct Hire | Onsite
About the Role
We are seeking a QHSE Leader to manage compliance programs and lead initiatives across Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental functions. This is a direct hire opportunity with a growing manufacturing company that values precision, safety, and continuous improvement.
This individual will be responsible for launching and managing an AS9100 Quality Management System, building a robust EHS program, and ensuring compliance with industry standards, government contract requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
It’s a ground-floor opportunity to establish scalable systems and processes at a company undergoing rapid expansion.
Quality Management & AS9100
- Lead the development and rollout of an AS9100 Quality Management System, including documentation, audits, training, and readiness.
- Build scalable quality processes to support precision manufacturing and long-term compliance.
- Oversee CAPA, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Act as the primary liaison with external auditors, certification bodies, and key customers.
Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)
- Develop and manage OSHA-compliant programs focused on injury prevention and environmental responsibility.
- Provide leadership for the Safety Committee to drive engagement, hazard identification, and proactive improvement.
- Conduct risk assessments, training, and incident investigations.
- Implement inspection routines, reporting systems, and corrective actions that support a strong safety culture.
Compliance Oversight
- Serve as point of contact for program compliance and facility inspections.
- Support compliance for current and future defense-related programs (e.g., ITAR, DFARS, NIST SP 800-171).
- Ensure adherence to regulatory, customer, and third-party quality and safety requirements.
- Verify compliance from vendors and subcontractors.
Training, Records, and Documentation Control
- Lead company-wide training to build awareness of QHSE requirements.
- Maintain document control systems, compliance records, inspection logs, and retention policies.
- Ensure audit readiness and traceability across product, process, and safety records.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in QHSE, compliance, or quality systems leadership within manufacturing.
- Proven experience with AS9100 or ISO 9001 programs.
- Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, ITAR, DFARS, and related compliance standards.
- Strong project management, documentation, and cross-functional leadership skills.
- ASQ or safety certifications (CQA, CQM/OE, CSP, etc.) preferred.
- Hands-on and adaptable—comfortable working in both office and shop environments.
Why Apply?
- High-impact leadership role reporting to executive leadership.
- Opportunity to shape the future of QHSE in a fast-growing manufacturing environment.
- Competitive pay and benefits with clear opportunities for advancement.
- Day-shift schedule, Monday through Friday.
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