It's more than a job

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.

It’s more than a job: If you are a current Kuehne+Nagel employee: Please ensure applications are submitted by Tuesday, June 23, 2026. KN is committed to supporting internal career growth, and internal candidates will be considered first. When necessary, external candidates will be reviewed to ensure the best fit for the role and business needs.

Are you thinking about advancing your career with one of the most successful logistics organizations worldwide? Here at Kuehne+Nagel, our Montreal‑Nord, QC site located on Bd Albert‑Hudon is looking for a new QSHE Manager to join our Contract Logistics team.

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.

- Lead Management Reviews,



align Global/Regional/National/Client objectives, and track performance and action plans to drive continuous improvement.
- Implement, maintain, and improve the Integrated Management System (IMS) across Quality, Security, Health & Safety, Environmental, and Dangerous Goods programs while ensuring compliance with KN standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO, GxP).
- Monitor IMS effectiveness through KPIs, audits, TIPs, CAPAs, management reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Oversee the Quality Management System (QMS), including document control (KNDocs), SOPs, work instructions, forms, training matrices, record retention, traceability, and supplier qualification.
- Manage CAPA and TIP programs, conduct root cause analysis, investigate complaints, quality events, and non-conformances, and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.
- Support and maintain audit readiness for internal, customer, regulatory, and KNChain certifications (e.g., PharmaChain, SecureChain), including follow‑up and closure of audit findings.
- Ensure compliance with the KN Canada Dangerous Goods (DG) Program and Transport Canada requirements, including governance, risk assessments, documentation, inventory control, reporting, training, and restricted DG approvals.
- Lead Health, Safety, and Environmental programs by overseeing JHSC activities, inspections, JSAs,



incident investigations, corrective actions, emergency preparedness, risk assessments, sustainability initiatives, compliance reporting, and spill drills.
- Maintain enterprise risk management and business continuity processes, including risk assessments across QSHE and Operations, Business Continuity Plan (BCP) updates, and annual testing. Govern site QSHE systems and documentation by maintaining compliant, audit‑ready KNDocs records, overseeing security controls, DG compliance, environmental reporting, and ensuring roles, responsibilities, training, and compliance requirements are effectively managed.

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

Note: This posting is for an active vacancy and not a talent pool.

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 requirementsKnowledge of applicable regulatory frameworks, including GxP and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) regulations
- Solid 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 pla

📌 Contract Logistics Local Quality Manager, Bd Albert-Hudon Montréal-Nord, QCG 3 (Montreal)
🏢 Kuehne Nagel
📍 Montreal