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Kuehne+Nagel QSHE (Quality, Safety, Health and Environmental) Manager in Piscataway, New Jersey
It's 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
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
What's 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 $100,000k and $110,000k. 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. #LI-Onsite
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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.
Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at 1-800-267-1326 during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: HR.helpdesk@kuehne-nagel.com with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.