QSHE Manager

About the role

As a Quality, Safety, Health, and Environmental (QSHE) Manager at Kuehne+Nagel, you are responsible for driving operational excellence and compliance across our facilities. You will handle the implementation, related systems, compliance, audits, and action outcomes for our distribution facility. Your work ensures our site is compliant with company regulatory quality and safety standards, employees are well-trained in QSHE matters, and we provide best-in-class experiences for our customers.

Responsibilities

• Be the subject matter expert for quality and safety matters
• Conduct investigations and lead root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Coordinate and implement related standards and procedures
• Train staff and supervisors on accident and injury prevention, product and process safety, and excellent work practices; provide associates with in-the-moment training when opportunities are noticed
• Support leadership and Human Resources to ensure DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs are embraced and valued
• Maintain employee awareness and compliance with QSHE (Quality, Safety, Health, & Environment)
• Monitor and advise on product quality matters
• Conduct audits to evaluate the effectiveness of systems and procedures; identify and assist with implementing improvements
• Assess and prevent health and safety hazards and implement proper corrective actions
• Track and validate approved suppliers list through our supplier management tools
• Maintain calibration records, reports, and equipment documentation
• Maintain QSHE training matrix, training records, and certificates
• Host audits conducted by clients, third parties, and government agencies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be fluent in Spanish and English
• 4+ years of experience in a position focusing on Quality, Safety and Health, and Environmental in a warehousing or distribution environment
• 2+ years’ experience using quality systems
• 1+ years of leadership or training experience
• 1+ years' experience with heavy industrial equipment, such as conveyor & automation systems
• Willing to travel up to 15% to our Charlotte or Spotswood facilities
• Strong knowledge of occupational health, safety, workplace hazards, and associated controls
• Knowledge of ISO, Lean, OSHA standards, and DOT
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience in Environment Health and Safety (EHS) compliance
• Related certifications, such as in Safety Management, OSHA, HSE, or HSQE, are a plus

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Medical and dental benefits
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Excellent training programs
• Fun and interesting global work environment

For applicants in the United States: Individuals with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process may contact us by sending an email to kn.taaccommodations.com.