As part of the Contract Logistics team at Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in designing, managing, and optimizing solutions that keep goods moving efficiently. Whether you’re leading a team, engineering processes, or driving projects, your work ensures that our customers’ products are stored, handled, and delivered with precision. From everyday essentials to seasonal items, what we do in Contract Logistics impacts businesses and communities around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, your contribution goes far beyond the warehouse—it helps shape the flow of global trade.

How you create impact
The Local QSHE Manager (LQM) oversees implementation and continuous improvement of Kuehne + Nagel’s Integrated Management System across assigned business units. The role ensures compliance with Quality, Safety, Health, Environmental, Security, and Dangerous Goods regulations, meeting internal and external requirements. It includes managing DG risks, ensuring audit readiness, and supporting regulatory compliance. The LQM acts as a governance lead and business partner, influencing operations without direct authority.

Management Review & Performance Governance

Participate in Annual Management Reviews

Align Global, Regional, National, and Client targets

Track and monitor action plans

Integrated Management System

Lead IMS implementation, maintenance, and improvement across sites, covering:

Quality, Security, Health & Safety, Workplace, and Dangerous Goods

Ensure compliance with KN standards and regulations (e.g., GxP, ISO)

Drive effectiveness through KPIs, audits, TIPs, CAPA, and reviews

Quality Management and Compliance

Oversee QMS, including:

Document control (KNDocs), SOPs, work instructions, and forms

Training matrix, record retention, and traceability

Supplier qualification





Maintain CAPA/TIP program: tracking, root cause analysis, timely closure

Support audits (internal, customer, regulatory) and ensure readiness

Follow up and close audit findings

Support KNChain certifications (e.g., PharmaChain, SecureChain)

Investigate complaints, quality events, and non-conformances

Dangerous Goods (DG) Program

Ensure compliance with KN Canada DG Program and Transport Canada requirements

Train and support DG Coordinators and LQRs

Oversee DG governance, including: risk assessments, documentation, inventory, reporting

Manage restricted DG approvals and compliance validation

Support DG audit readiness

Health, Safety & Risk Management

Ensure Health & Safety program implementation and compliance

Support JHSC meetings, inspections, and reviews

Oversee JSAs, incident investigations, corrective actions

Ensure emergency preparedness (plans, drills)

Monitor safety performance and reporting

Environmental Management

Support EMS implementation

Coordinate risk assessments, reporting, and sustainability initiatives

Support compliance, campaigns, and spill drills

Risk Management & Business Continuity

Maintain risk assessments across H&S;, Environmental, DG, Security, and Operations

Update Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and support annual testing

Documentation & System Governance

Maintain controlled documentation in KNDocsEnsure records are current,



compliant, and audit-ready

QSHE Governance

Oversee site QSHE governance, including:

JHSC activities, Environmental reporting, DG compliance, and security controls

Ensure roles are defined, trained, and compliant

What we would like you to bring

University or college degree in Occupational Health, Environmental Science, or Safety Engineering

3+ years of progressive QSHE (Quality, Security, Health & Safety, Dangerous Goods, Environmental) experience, preferably in logistics, distribution, or regulated industries

3+ years of experience in a logistics distribution facility

Working knowledge of ISO standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and EN9100 as applicable), including Integrated Management System (IMS) principles and audit requirements

Knowledge of applicable regulatory frameworks, including GxP and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) regulations

Strong understanding of Dangerous Goods (DG) classification, storage, handling, and risk management, including awareness of National Fire Code requirements

Familiarity with DG-related systems (e.g., SDS platforms, DG data tools) is an asset

Knowledge of QSHE systems and tools, including incident reporting, security reporting, and training systems

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Proficiency in French and English (English-speaking clients)

What's in it for you

Great compensation and medical/dental benefits package

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Excellent training programs

Fun and interesting global work environment

If you require accommodation during the recruitment/interview process, please let us know and we will work with you.

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