QESH (EHS) Manager

About NewCold

NewCold is a global leader in advanced food logistics. Our warehouses and transport network sit at the center of the food supply chain, connecting the world's major food manufacturers with retailers and food service providers. We keep the world's food fresh and safe with proprietary technologies and innovative solutions. NewCold designs, builds, and operates state-of-the-art, highly automated cold storage facilities, pushing the boundaries of logistics with end-to-end storage and transport operations that add greater resilience, efficiency, and sustainability to supply chains on four continents. We are growing rapidly.

About the Role

NewCold is seeking a QESH Manager to effectively manage the Quality, Environmental, Safety & Health functions on site and provide a level of service in line with customer requirements and legislation, at a cost agreed in the budget. The QESH Manager will create and develop a professional culture on site, in line with our values, and ensure that a positive attitude to Health & Safety is embedded within the NewCold team.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safety culture and awareness across the site while managing and implementing QESH policies and procedures.
• Develop training materials to support QESH policies and procedures.
• Promote employee awareness of QESH through training and continuous site-wide communication.
• Develop, implement, and maintain QESH performance measurement programs including tracking and reporting progress.
• Manage the accident and injury investigation program and conduct investigations to identify root causes and eliminate potential hazards and reoccurrences.
• Participate in the initiation phase of equipment installation and set-up to assist in design for safety, health, and environmental principles, and set up emergency response plans and crisis manuals.
• Ensure NewCold employees and new hires are trained and certified in compliance with rules, legislation, company, and customer requirements.
• Ensure and maintain compliance with all regulatory agencies (required or voluntary) including but not limited to OSHA, WISHA, EPA, FSMA, C-TPAT, BRC, and IFS.
• Act as a liaison officer for external authorities and insurance inspectors regarding safety, security, claims, accidents, investigations, and other issues.
• Conduct and document regular Safety, Environmental, and EPA Audits of the facility to ensure compliance with safety rules, procedures, and OSHA regulations.
• Maintain and develop relationships with all external and internal stakeholders related to QESH.
• Document safety data for required company and regulatory reporting and develop and implement behavior-based QESH programs on site.
• Advise and assist site management, production leaders, and employees about managing risks regarding Safety and Health.
• Conduct risk analyses for the site and implement mitigation plans, documenting monthly reporting of results according to NewCold standards.
• Complete trend analyses on safety results, plan for improvement, and prepare and coordinate the annual management review.
• Supply and maintain required PPE for employees.
• Complete local KPI templates and share information internally, engaging the local team to search for improvement opportunities.
• Maintain communication with NewCold's customer QA department.
• Ensure the site's certifications and accreditations are fulfilled and up to date.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a light industrial and/or warehousing environment.
• 6+ years of experience in Quality, Environmental, Safety & Health.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NIOSH, ANSI, NFPA, BRC, VPP, and First Aid.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study or equivalent experience.
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) is preferred.

Why Join NewCold

At NewCold, our people are our most valuable asset. We take pride in our team-oriented culture, where innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. What we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative environment.
• The opportunity for professional growth in a fast-scaling, international company.
• The chance to have real impact and innovate alongside other bright minds.
• The challenge of transforming the future of cold storage and food logistics.
• A strong commitment to employee well-being.