QSHE Manager

It's more than a job

As a Contract Logistics Specialist at Kuehne+Nagel, you will manage end-to-end warehousing operations for our customers. By doing so with precision, you not only contribute to the success of your team, but also to the day-to-day operations and success in the warehouse and distribution centres. For example, storing and delivering delicate flowers and fresh ingredients to local stores for everyday lunches and family celebrations. At Kuehne+Nagel, our work truly contributes to more than we imagine.

We are looking for a Quality, Safety, Health, and Environmental (QSHE) Manager to handle the implementation, related systems, compliance, audits, and action outcomes for our distribution facility in Cranbury, New Jersey. If you are passionate about quality and protecting the health and safety of people and products, consider joining Kuehne+Nagel.

You will support the implementation, ongoing maintenance of, and compliance with the QSHE-related systems at the site. We will count on your expertise to ensure our site is compliant with company and regulatory quality and safety standards, that employees are well-trained in QSHE matters, and that we provide best-in-class experiences for our customer. The right candidate will have a continuous improvement mindset and a tendency towards 5S in the workplace.

How you create impact

Be the subject matter expert for quality and safety matters

Conduct investigations and take the lead in 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

What we would like you to bring

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

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 or leadership or training experience

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

What's in it for you

There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical / dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-Onsite

Kuehne+Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne+Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment. Kuehne+Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne+Nagel.

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

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