Contract Logistics Quality Manager

Kuehne & Nagel Logistics - Durham, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Durham, NC

Support Activities for Transportation

About the position

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 Quality Manager at our distribution center in Durham, NC. You will support the implementation, ongoing maintenance of, and compliance with the quality management 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 quality matters, and that we provide best-in-class experiences for our customer.

Responsibilities

• 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 Quality
• 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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 4+ years of experience in a position focusing on Quality, Safety and Health, and Environmental in a warehousing or distribution environment
• 3-5 years of experience in a healthcare distribution or manufacturing environment
• 2+ years' experience using quality systems
• 1+ years of leadership or training experience
• Strong knowledge of occupational health, safety, workplace hazards and associated controls
• Strong knowledge of GMP/GDP
• Knowledge of ISO, Lean, OSHA standards and DOT
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience in Environment Health and Safety (EHS) compliance

Nice-to-haves

• Related certifications, such as in Safety Management, OSHA, HSE, or HSQE, are a plus

Benefits

• Great compensation and medical/dental benefits package
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Excellent training programs
• Fun and interesting global work environment