QHSE Manager

Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental Manager
National Signal, LLC is seeking a QHSE Manager to lead our Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental programs at our La Mirada, CA manufacturing facility. Reporting to the HS&E Director, this role drives compliance, ensures product and process excellence, and fosters a strong culture of safety and continuous improvement. A major focus of this position will be the maintenance of safety management systems and the reduction in the frequency and severity of injuries to our people by partnering with site leaders and staff to analyze problems and successes to optimize future operations.
If you’re a proactive QHSE professional ready to make a measurable impact on a growing manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you!

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively support EHS Cultural Excellence through personal responsibility for safety, health, and environment, promoting an improvement culture to address incidents, near-misses and potential hazards.
• Oversee OSHA, EPA, and local compliance programs.
• Ensure the consistent delivery of products and services that meet or exceed both customer expectations and regulatory requirements.
• Manage ISO 9001 and quality systems, lead audits and corrective and preventative action (CAPA).
• Assess potential risks associated with the company’s operations and implements preventative measures to anticipate and mitigate potential problems, including workplace accidents and environmental hazards.
• Develop and maintain safety protocols, conduct risk assessments, and ensure that employees have a healthy and safe working environment through training and procedures.
• Ensure that the company adheres to all relevant legal, regulatory, and internal standards related to quality, safety, and the environment.
• Manage environmental permits, waste handling, and sustainability efforts.
• Implement initiatives to continuously improve the company’s performance in all QHSE areas, aiming to reduce costs, and enhance quality, reporting, and team development.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, or related field.
• 5+ years of QHSE experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of OSHA and EPA requirements; certifications preferred (ISO Lead Auditor, CSP, NEBOSH, etc.).
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills that foster teambuilding and “buy-in” of new initiatives and goals at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to drive programs and improvements.
• Experience in root cause and corrective action analysis.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently.

Travel: Up to 10%

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, short & long-term disability, and life insurance options
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Supportive and team-oriented work environment

About National Signal:
National Signal, LLC is a leading U.S. manufacturer of high-quality traffic safety equipment, intelligent transportation systems, and custom-engineered solutions. As an operating company within the Hill & Smith PLC family, we combine the strength of a global organization with the agility of a local team. Our mission is to deliver reliable products, exceptional service, and innovative safety solutions that help protect work zones, roadways, and communities nationwide.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.