Corporate QHSE Auditor

About the role

The Quality, Safety & Compliance Auditor will evaluate, audit, and improve GHX Industrial's quality, safety, and compliance programs across all operating locations. This field‑based position supports ISO 9001 compliance, safety program implementation, corrective actions, root‑cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives, requiring significant travel.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct branch‑level safety audits, verify OSHA compliance, and ensure corrective actions are closed.
• Perform ISO 9001 internal audits, support external certification readiness, and track corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead investigations of customer complaints, safety incidents, and quality non‑conformances using structured root‑cause analysis.
• Participate in supplier audits, support vendor qualification, and identify operational improvement opportunities.
• Coach branch managers on audit findings, support training verification, and reinforce ownership of safety and quality systems.

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in quality, safety, operations, manufacturing, or industrial distribution.
• Proven experience conducting audits, investigations, and compliance reviews.
• Strong understanding of root‑cause analysis and corrective‑action processes.
• Experience in industrial environments such as manufacturing, hose assembly, or fluid power preferred.
• Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time.

Required skills

• ISO 9001 auditing
• OSHA safety standards
• Root‑cause analysis
• Corrective‑action management
• Supplier auditing
• Quality management system implementation