QSHE (Quality, Safety, Health and Environmental) Manager

Its more than a job

As a Quality, Safety, Health and Environment (QSHE) Manager at Kuehne+Nagel, you are responsible for driving operational excellence and compliance across our facilities. 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 centers. 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 Charlotte, North Carolina. 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.

This role is based at our Piscataway, NJ location, with regular travel to our nearby Spotswood, NJ site, and twice‑per‑quarter travel to support our operation in Charlotte, NC.

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

• Bachelors 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

Whats in it for you At Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility.

The target salary range for this position is between $x and $y. Base salary is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and dental benefits, a retirement savings plan, and tuition reimbursement. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by several factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data.

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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.