EHS & Quality Coordinator/Manufacturing Coordinator - Compton, CA

Website: www.ipcpack.com Job Title: Manufacturing Coordinator/EHS & Quality Coordinator(Safety, Quality, Production, Compliance & Facility Oversight)  Job Description: The Manufacturing Coordinator is a hands-on role responsible for enforcing safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while auditing production execution and reporting processes. This position requires a minimum of 70% presence on the shop floor and acts as an enforcement authority to ensure all issues are identified, tracked, escalated, and fully resolved. The Manufacturing Coordinator will report directly to the Plant Manager and maintain full ownership of compliance systems, permits, the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), and overall operational discipline across the plant. Safety, Quality, Production & Compliance Responsibilities Include: • Enforcing all safety policies, PPE requirements, and company procedures • Identifying unsafe behaviors and correcting them immediately • Monitoring production quality and ensuring compliance with BOMs and work instructions • Tracking scrap, rework, and recurring quality issues • Receiving, tracking, and managing customer complaints • Supporting production audits and reporting accuracy • Ensuring compliance with facility permits and regulatory requirements • Maintaining SDS/MSDS documentation and hazardous material compliance  Essential Duties & Responsibilities Safety Leadership & Enforcement: • Enforce all safety policies, PPE requirements, and company procedures • Identify unsafe behaviors and take immediate corrective action • Develop and conduct safety training programs • Conduct new hire safety orientation and safety meetings • Maintain OSHA compliance and enforce safety regulations • Own and maintain the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), including updates, audits, and enforcement Quality Control, Customer Complaints & Corrective Actions: • Monitor production quality and ensure compliance with BOMs and work instructions • Identify defects and enforce containment of non-conforming products • Track scrap, rework, and recurring quality issues • Receive, track, and manage customer complaints • Coordinate investigation of quality issues related to complaints • Ensure immediate containment actions are implemented • Support and follow up on root cause analysis and corrective actions (8D or equivalent) • Maintain documentation and communication related to quality issues and complaints • Perform and verify receiving material inspections Production Audit & Reporting Oversight: • Audit production processes and reporting accuracy • Verify production personnel complete reports properly • Track output, downtime, scrap, and gaps • Maintain daily production reports • Report issues to management daily Regulatory Compliance & Permits: • Ensure full compliance with all facility permits and regulatory requirements • Oversee compliance for backflow testing, CUPA/hazardous waste, pallet yard permits, motor carrier permits, water discharge (SMART), used oil and hazardous waste disposal, and fire sprinkler inspections • Track, renew, and maintain all permits and certifications • Coordinate with regulatory agencies and vendors • Maintain complete, audit-ready documentation • Ensure zero missed deadlines or compliance gaps Facility, Materials & Risk Management: • Maintain SDS/MSDS documentation • Review and approve new materials • Support customer questionnaires • Ensure hazardous material compliance • Monitor facility risks and corrective actions • Ensure fire systems and safety equipment compliance Inventory & Supplies: • Order and maintain necessary office supplies and PPE • Ensure availability and proper condition of required PPE  General Responsibilities: • Report directly to the Plant Manager • Maintain a minimum of 70% presence on the shop floor • Act as enforcement authority for safety, quality, and compliance standards • Perform any additional duties assigned by management  Requirements: • 2–5 years manufacturing experience • Strong enforcement mindset and ability to hold personnel accountable • Highly detail-oriented and organized • Experience with manufacturing environment and compliance systems • Working knowledge of OSHA and safety regulations • Advanced Excel skills required • Bilingual (English/Spanish) REQUIRED • Ability to maintain minimum 70% presence on the shop floor  Language Skills: • English required • Spanish required  Mathematical Skills: • Ability to work with production and operational data, including output, scrap, downtime, and reporting metrics • Ability to interpret and analyze reports accurately  Reasoning Ability: • Ability to identify operational and compliance issues, analyze root causes, and implement corrective actions • Ability to enforce policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements effectively  Job Type: • Full-time  Salary: • $27 – $29 per hour  Benefits: • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Paid Holidays • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Vision insurance • Stable, long-term role with professional growth opportunities • Direct collaboration with executive leadership • More benefits TBD  Schedule: • Day shift  Work Location: • Onsite – Manufacturing facility  Education: • High school diploma or equivalent required • Additional certifications in safety, manufacturing, or compliance are a plus