Process Safety Management (PSM)/Quality Business Systems Manager

at  Cabot Corporation

Your Role at Cabot:
Cabot has an exciting opportunity for a Process Safety Management/Quality Business Systems Manager. This is a role which is critical to both the site’s Process Safety Management Standards within the plant, as well as leading the Quality Control/Quality Assurance program. Focus areas include Process Safety Management, compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations, quality management/ assurance, statistical analysis, and adherence to standards.
The candidate must have strong self-motivation, and a desire to work in an environment of continuous improvement. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a collaborative mindset are key for this role, which will interact with all organizational levels and functions.

We are seeking a fully qualified and experienced engineer or safety professional that can drive PSM results and quality standards for the site. The PSM/Quality Business Systems Manager will work on-site at the Midland, MI plant.

• Are you a positive, hard-working, energetic, and motivated professional with a passion for building relationships with a diverse team of colleagues?
• Are you known for your integrity… for always doing the right thing?
• Would you like to contribute to ensure we have quality product and optimized processes?
• If so, please consider the opportunity we have for you to join our team!

How You Will Make an Impact:
In this role, you are the responsible person for the plant’s development, implementation and ongoing/day-to-day management of Cabot’s Process Safety Standards and Process Safety Management (PSM), assuring compliance with Cabot’s requirements, as well as OSHA and EPA regulations (as required).
Secondly, you will oversee and implement the Quality Control/Quality Assurance programs and activities.
Working with production, sales, and technical areas to resolve product quality problems and application of technical standards with customers. Including the management of continuous improvement processes, including daily control and statistical analyses. Developing and implementing procedures for the testing of raw materials, processes, and products. Managing local Quality systems including integration and maintenance/auditing of Quality systems required by businesses.

The PSM/Quality Business Systems Manager is accountable for personal performance within the overall team-based environment, including both technical and behavioral competencies, while maintaining the spirit of Cabot Corporation’s Visions and Values. A successful candidate will be someone who can:

• Manage and coordinate the ongoing maintenance of all PSM elements including Employee Participation Plans, Written Process Safety Information, Process Hazard Analyses, Written Operating Procedures, Training and Documentation, Contractor Requirements, Pre-Startup Safety Reviews, Management of Change, Incident Investigations, Compliance Audit, and Trade Secrets.
• Oversee MOC and PSSR programs for the site, train personnel, audit compliance, etc.
• Lead process hazard analyses for the site and provide PHA guidance and assistance to other FMO plants. Review results of all PHAs for quality and thoroughness.
• Evaluate events and operational results and revise / update site policies, procedure revisions, and training to address process safety related findings.
• Ensure that corrective actions stemming from compliance audits are properly scheduled and implemented in a timely manner.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with ISO 9001 and Quality System requirements, as well as the definition and execution of continuous improvement activities. Manages continuous improvement process within the plant including daily control and statistical methods. Recommends improvements related to lab management and reporting systems in concert with regional and global team; assures that procedural and technical consistency meet global standards of excellence in a cost-effective manner.
• Act as coach and resource for lab personnel to ensure compliance with all legal and statutory requirements. Provide technical skills support and assessment for laboratory testing and oversees shipment releases.
• Participate as a member of the local management team and promotes a customer service culture at the plant.
• Implement plans to support Global and Regional Quality initiatives, including ISO 9001, Laboratory Information Systems (LIMS), etc. Develops plans for implementation and maintenance of software for Quality documentation management.
• Monitor and report efforts to resolve customer complaints. Develops and maintains operation of the internal Non-Conformance and Corrective Action System. Develops plan to teach and monitor the use of manufacturing statistical tools for problem solving and decision-making in the plant.
• Plan, prepare, and monitor departmental budgets and expenditures.
• Support efforts to implement and maintain the Responsible Care® Management System in line with the requirements of the RC14001® technical specification, as applicable to the site/region.

What You Will Bring to Cabot:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Safety. Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Safety preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing industry with a broad technical knowledge of plant operations.
• Detailed knowledge of OSHA and PSM regulations.
• Training as a PHA Facilitator/Leader.
• Proven ability to lead teams, influence operations, and build consensus opinions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective presentation/training/facilitation skills.
• Incident investigation and Root Cause Analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement Planning process; ISO Management, Process Control, Statistical Process Control and Problem-solving techniques.
• Knowledge of Lab Procedures and equipment, Lab Information Management systems (LIMS), QA/QC, Product uniformity, variation, and specification management.
• Ability to manage and develop a budget; ability to track and manage change initiatives.
• An understanding of the principles of emergency response.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office and site PHA software).
• Relationship building abilities with the regulatory community is desirable.
• Good organizational and writing skills necessary to track and document PSM.
• Able to travel to other Fumed Metal Oxide facilities as necessary. Travel is < 10%.
• Works Safely. Strictly follows and complies with all SH&E procedures, standards and regulations and constantly strives for Excellence in the fields of sustainability and Safety, Health, and preservation of the Environment. Familiar with topics such as Process Safety Management (PSM), safe work permitting, lockout/tagout, emergency response, and hazard recognition.

• Manage and coordinate the ongoing maintenance of all PSM elements including Employee Participation Plans, Written Process Safety Information, Process Hazard Analyses, Written Operating Procedures, Training and Documentation, Contractor Requirements, Pre-Startup Safety Reviews, Management of Change, Incident Investigations, Compliance Audit, and Trade Secrets.
• Oversee MOC and PSSR programs for the site, train personnel, audit compliance, etc.
• Lead process hazard analyses for the site and provide PHA guidance and assistance to other FMO plants. Review results of all PHAs for quality and thoroughness.
• Evaluate events and operational results and revise / update site policies, procedure revisions, and training to address process safety related findings.
• Ensure that corrective actions stemming from compliance audits are properly scheduled and implemented in a timely manner.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with ISO 9001 and Quality System requirements, as well as the definition and execution of continuous improvement activities. Manages continuous improvement process within the plant including daily control and statistical methods. Recommends improvements related to lab management and reporting systems in concert with regional and global team; assures that procedural and technical consistency meet global standards of excellence in a cost-effective manner.
• Act as coach and resource for lab personnel to ensure compliance with all legal and statutory requirements. Provide technical skills support and assessment for laboratory testing and oversees shipment releases.
• Participate as a member of the local management team and promotes a customer service culture at the plant.
• Implement plans to support Global and Regional Quality initiatives, including ISO 9001, Laboratory Information Systems (LIMS), etc. Develops plans for implementation and maintenance of software for Quality documentation management.
• Monitor and report efforts to resolve customer complaints. Develops and maintains operation of the internal Non-Conformance and Corrective Action System. Develops plan to teach and monitor the use of manufacturing statistical tools for problem solving and decision-making in the plant.
• Plan, prepare, and monitor departmental budgets and expenditures.
• Support efforts to implement and maintain the Responsible Care® Management System in line with the requirements of the RC14001® technical specification, as applicable to the site/region