QHSE Manager at JAS Forwarding (usa), Inc. in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

JAS is an international, non-asset-based supply chain services and solutions company. Our services include air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, truckload brokerage and other supply chain management services, including consulting, the coordination of purchase orders and customized management services.


The Regional QHSE & Sustainability Manager / Director will be responsible for leading and managing the regional development, direction, and ongoing compliance of the JAS Quality Management System and Sustainability Strategy.
The role is responsible for developing, managing, and expanding a customer-centric Quality and Compliance culture, while maintaining thought leadership and collaboration within the industry. This position involves significant customer engagement and is tasked with implementing and continuously applying JAS QHSE & Sustainability standards across the region. This individual will also be accountable for executing QHSE & Sustainability objectives and programs at a regional level.



ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure continued registration and compliance with Current ISO Quality Standards, and provide relevant information and attendance to satisfy External Auditors and others.


• Promote understanding of what is required by staff to Maintain and develop best Quality standards throughout JAS subsidiary.


• Educate subsidiary staff on various ISO aspects and terminology.


• Plan and conducts regular internal audits of the subsidiaries process in relation to JAS BMS.


• Provides recommendations/corrective actions to close off nonconformance found during internal/external audits or reported by users or others and ensure their implementation and monitoring.


• In connection with the departments, review procedures, create KPI's and training requirements making sure, that they are kept up to date and relevant with ISO norms and standards.


• Maintain, improve and Update the system tools provided to Record, Monitor and Assess issues relating to Quality and provide training in correct use.


• Publish Quality Event schedule.


• Ensure effective Internal Audits take place according to schedule.


• Monitor and help investigate Problem/Complaint reports and Non conformities.


• Publish monthly summaries, and analyses to look for trends and possible solutions.


• Review specific issues with individuals or groups where appropriate.


• Co-operate and liaise with HR Manager to ensure correct implementation of relevant training requirements.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:



This position will not directly or indirectly supervise employees



QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have Good distribution practice (GDP) experience.


• Preferred experience working with ISO 9001 / 45001 / 14001


• Must have good understanding of Business Process Improvement techniques such as Six Sigma, DMAIC and/or other concepts.


• Ability to learn quickly


• Strong Organizational skills - Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize, execute on assigned deliverables.


• Detail oriented.


• Excellent level of communication


• Results Driven


• Good Interpersonal Relationship


• High level of commitment


• Excellent level of organization

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• College degree in Business Administration, International Logistics, or equivalent of education is highly preferred.


• Project Management Business Analysis experience is an plus


• Must have 5+ years of experience in Freight Forwarding


• Excellent understanding of ISO Manual, Rules and Procedures


• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint

ENVIRONMENT:



100% performed in climate-controlled internal office environment working under normal office conditions.



ADDITIONAL:



Follow the Company HR Policy, the Code of Business Conduct and department policies and procedures, including protecting confidential company information, attending work punctually and regularly, and following good safety practices in all activities.


The responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with the Company's business needs. More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those set forth above.


The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.



DEFINITIONS:
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JAS Forwarding (USA), Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.



NOTICE TO APPLICANTS



JAS USA IS A CUSTOMS BROKER, GOVERNED BY FEDERAL REGULATION. FEDERAL REGULATIONS PROVIDE THAT JAS MAY HAVE IT BROKERAGE LICENSE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED IF IT "KNOWINGLY EMPLOYED, OR CONTINUES TO EMPLOY, ANY PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY, WITHOUT WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THAT EMPLOYMENT FROM THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER." JAS WILL PERFORM A BACKGROUND CHECK TO DETERMINE IF YOU HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY AND IF SO, ABSENT SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, YOU WILL NOT BE HIRED OR WILL BE TERMINATED IMMEDIATELY. Apply Now