QSHE (Quality, Safety, Health & Environment) Specialist- San Antonio, TX

Contract Logistics Specialist

It's more than a job. As a Contract Logistics Specialist at Kuehne+Nagel, you will manage end-to-end warehousing operations for our customers. 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. For example, storing and delivering delicate flowers and fresh ingredients to local stores for everyday lunches and family celebrations. At Kuehne+Nagel, our work truly contributes to more than we imagine.

How You Create Impact

Conduct onboarding training, including QSHE (Quality, Safety, Health, Environment & Security) protocols covering safety, quality, environmental standards, security, and hazardous materials management.

Assist in the development and execution of Emergency Response Plan (ERP) and Business Continuity Plan (BCP) training.

Provide on-the-job training for new employees across key operational areas, including receiving, stockroom, inspection, and shipping.

Organize and conduct QSHE (Quality, Safety, Health, Environment & Security) refresher training to maintain compliance and operational readiness.

Coordinate and track Dangerous Goods training to meet regulatory and safety requirements.

Facilitate training on work instructions, process documentation, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) updates / modifications.

Administer Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) training for new drivers and recertifications for existing operators.

Conduct equipment training for all operational areas to ensure safe and efficient usage.

Maintain an updated training matrix, ensuring accurate employee records for compliance and audits.

Track and update Dangerous Goods training certifications, ensuring all employees remain qualified.

Identify and report safety concerns, implementing corrective actions to maintain a secure working environment.

Perform monthly safety, sanitation, and security inspections, addressing any identified issues.

Submit and manage safety and security-related work orders to resolve operational hazards.

Communicate updates from the National QSHE team, ensuring employees are informed of new policies and regulations.

Maintain and regularly update the company's Risk Matrix to reflect ongoing safety assessments.

Ensure calibration records and IMTE logs remain current, verifying equipment functionality and compliance.

Support document control by managing local work instructions, Standard Operating Sheets (SOS), and process documentation, implementing updates as needed.

Oversee local forms management, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for operational needs.

Assist in audit preparation, ensuring readiness for corporate, customer, and regulatory inspections.

Provide support for quality audits, ensuring adherence to internal and external standards.

Maintain inventory of safety supplies for office and warehouse operations.

What We Would Like You To Bring

Ensure an ongoing interface between the suppliers and Kuehne+Nagels quality representatives. Identify proactively quality issues and to put in place corrective actions and measures.

Minimum 2 years of experience in related field. (Experience in Freight Forwarding or Oil&Gas Logistics is a plus).

ISO9001 / ISO14001 auditor certificate is preferred.

Effective verbal and written communication.

Must display a can-do attitude along with a Continuous Improvement mindset.

Has to be able to provide leadership via a matrix organization and demonstrate they are a strong team player.

What's In It For You

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.

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.

We kindly advise that placement agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles. Any submissions of candidates without prior signed agreement will be considered our property and no fees will be paid. 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.