What are the responsibilities and job description for the QSHE Manager position at Kuehne+Nagel?
At Kuehne Nagel, we nurture a culture of performance and recognition, and we have many career growth opportunities. If you are looking for career development or simply a great place to be, consider joining us as a Local QSHE Manager (LQM) at our distribution center in Casa Grande, AZ.
Your Role
The Local QSHE Manager (LQM) is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive quality, safety, health, and environmental (QSHE) programs at the Kuehne Nagel distribution center in Casa Grande, AZ. This role ensures compliance with FDA regulations and standards, assures product quality, and promotes a culture of safety and compliance across all operations.
Your Responsibilities
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.
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.
Your Role
The Local QSHE Manager (LQM) is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive quality, safety, health, and environmental (QSHE) programs at the Kuehne Nagel distribution center in Casa Grande, AZ. This role ensures compliance with FDA regulations and standards, assures product quality, and promotes a culture of safety and compliance across all operations.
Your Responsibilities
- Oversee site quality management systems (QMS) in compliance with internal policies and FDA regulations (e.g., cGMP, 21 CFR).
- Monitor incoming, stored, and outgoing products to ensure product quality and safety is maintained.
- Manage the investigation and resolution of complaints and quality events, including root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action plans (CAPA).
- Ensure proper documentation and traceability of products through the supply chain, maintaining robust record-keeping per FDA requirements.
- Author, review, and approve site quality documents including standard operating procedures, work instructions and forms.
- Conduct regular internal audits and self-inspections to ensure compliance.
- Interface with internal and external auditors as needed to represent the site and Quality function or as potential host for these interactions representing the site.
- Implement workplace safety policies to meet internal and OSHA standards and reduce risks related to employee injuries and facility hazards.
- Conduct risk assessments and safety drills to ensure preparedness for emergencies and identify areas for improvement.
- Deliver training to employees on quality, safety, health, and environmental (QSHE) processes, manage training records, and keep training systems up to date.
- Investigate safety incidents, create detailed reports, and implement corrective measures to prevent recurrence.
- Ensure environmental compliance with relevant regulations, including waste management, emissions, and resource usage.
- Collaborate with operational and leadership teams to integrate QSHE standards into daily workflows.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences or an equivalent combination or education and work experience
- 3 - 5 years in a QSHE leadership role, preferably in manufacturing, distribution, or FDA-regulated industries
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) for data analysis, reporting, and presentations
- Experience with electronic QMS, WMS, and Environmental Monitoring systems.
- Familiarity with FDA, OSHA, EPA, and ISO requirements.
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.
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.
