What are the responsibilities and job description for the QESH (EHS) Manager position at newcold?
QESH Manager
We Are NewCold, a global leader in cold chain logistics with a focus on the development and operation
of large, highly automated cold storage. Learn more about us at www.newcold.com.
Position Overview
NewCold is seeking a QESH Manager to effectively manage the Quality, Environmental, Safety & Health
functions on site and provide a level of service in line with customer requirements and legislation, at a
level of cost agreed in the budget. The QESH Manager will create and develop a professional culture on
site, in line with our values and ensure that a positive attitude to Health & Safety is embedded within
the NewCold team.
Roles and Responsibilities
• Responsible for promoting a safety culture and awareness across the site while managing and
implementing QESH policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the development of training materials to support QESH policies and procedures.
• Promote employee awareness of QESH through training and continuous site-wide
communication.
• Develop, implement and maintain QESH performance measurement programs including tracking
and reporting progress.
• Manage the accident and injury investigation program and conduct accident and injury
investigations to identify root causes and eliminate potential hazards and reoccurrences.
• Participate in the initiation phase of equipment installation and set-up to assist in design for
safety, health, and environmental principles and set up of emergency response plans and crisis
manual.
• Ensure NewCold employees and new hires are trained and certified in compliance with rules,
legislation, company and customer requirements.
• Ensure and maintain compliance with all regulatory agencies required or voluntary including but
not limited to OSHA, WISHA, EPA, FSMA, C-TPAT, BRC, IFS, etc.
• Acts as a liaison officer for the external authorities and insurance inspectors regarding safety,
security, claims, accidents, investigation and other issues.
• Conduct and documents regular Safety, Environmental and EPA Audits of the facility to ensure
compliance with safety rules, procedures and OSHA regulations.
• Maintain and develop relationships with all external and internal stakeholders related to QESH.
• Document safety data for required company and regulatory reporting and develop and
implement behaviour based QESH programs on site.
• Advise and assist site management, production leaders and employees about managing risks
regarding Safety and Health.
• Conduct risk analyses for the site and implement mitigation plans and document monthly
reporting of results according to NewCold standards.
• Complete trend analyses on safety results, plan for improvement and prepare and coordinate
the annual management review.
• Supply and maintain required PPE for employees.
• Complete local KPI templates and share information internally, engaging the local team to
search for improvement opportunities.
• Maintain communication with NewCold’s customer QA department.
• Ensure the site’s certifications and accreditations are fulfilled and up to date.
Experience
• 3 Years of experience in a light industrial and/or warehousing environment.
• 6 years of experience in Quality, Environmental, Safety & Health.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NIOSH, ANSI, NFPA, BRC, VPP, and First Aid.
Education/Certification
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field of study or equivalent experience
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) is preferred
NewCold provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment
without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status,
religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, medical condition (including cancer
and genetic characteristics), or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all
terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall,
transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
NewCold expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any
of the characteristics mentioned above. Improper interference with the ability of other employees to
perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.