National Health & Safety Manager

It's more than a job

We invite you to join one of the most successful international logistics organizations here at Kuehne+Nagel. Our Houston office is looking for a National Health & Safety Manager to join our national QSHE team.

At Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in advancing our health and safety programs across the United States and Puerto Rico. Your work will support our logistics operations, subsidiaries, and growing hyperscale and high-risk business environments while helping us maintain a strong safety-first culture.

As National Health & Safety Manager, you will oversee the operational execution of health and safety requirements across multiple locations and business areas. You will translate national strategy into practical programs, controls, training, and continuous-improvement initiatives while partnering with operational leaders, customers, contractors, and frontline teams.

This is a full-time, permanent position based in Houston, Texas. The role is primarily on-site and requires national travel.

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## How you create impact

In this leadership role, you will drive health and safety performance across national operations, ensuring compliance, reducing risk, and promoting a strong safety culture.

- Lead national health and safety programs across multiple locations
- Drive compliance with OSHA, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and other regulatory requirements
- Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify improvement opportunities
- Lead incident investigations and corrective action initiatives
- Develop and implement safety policies, procedures, and training programs
- Partner with operational leaders to strengthen safety performance and culture
- Support customer requirements, audits, and operational readiness activities
- Travel throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico to support operational locations

## What we would like you to bring

We are seeking a safety leader with experience managing health and safety programs in high-risk environments and driving compliance across multiple locations.

- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Health, or a related field
- NEBOSH qualification or Occupational Health & Safety degree required
- 10+ years of health and safety experience in industrial, manufacturing, oil & gas, or other high-risk environments
- Experience leading multi-site or national health and safety programs
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, risk management, and incident investigations
- Experience auditing and implementing ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Fluent English; Spanish is a plus
- Ability to travel throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico

This position is based in Houston, TX and requires regular on-site attendance. Remote work is not available.

## What's in it for you

At Kuehne+Nagel, we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility.

We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation, including bonus eligibility for this role.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.

Kuehne+Nagel participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to assist with specific processes, such as application screening and interview scheduling. These tools analyze information to support decision-making, but final decisions are made by human reviewers.

Who are we

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.