HSE Business Partner HBDS – Avenel, NJ

Performance Team; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and safety management company is seeking an HSE Business Partner to oversee health, safety, and environmental programs. This role will drive compliance and improvement initiatives across operations, ensuring a culture of safety. Candidates should have at least 2 years of safety experience and strong leadership skills. Benefits include medical and dental coverage, a 401k plan, paid time off, and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k + Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of hands-on safety experience.
• Qualified HSE professional or several years in HSE roles.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on compliance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support site Managers/Safety Champions to identify HSE hazards.
• Conduct regular safety assessments and audits.
• Facilitate compliance with APMM global HSE standards.

Skills

OSHA / Safety Courses

Logistics and supply chain expertise

Strong leadership and communication skills

Analytical mindset

Education

University degree in Health & Safety, Security, Risk, Crisis, or related field

Job description

Overview

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About Us : As a company, we promote a culture of honesty and integrity, and value the trust it allows us to build with customers and employees alike. Our focus on our people is what sets us apart and keeps our customers coming back to work with us. Performance Team handles end-to-end warehousing and distribution logistics needs utilizing our strategic network of storage facilities. Our facilities are capable of receiving, storing, processing and dispatching cargo, so we can build flexibility and resilience into the supply chain process. Our integrated solutions allow us to be prepared for supply chain risks, so we can plan distribution to better achieve lead time and goals despite unexpected conditions. Our extensive experience, connections, and deep expertise across different sectors, industries, and transportation modes, means we can be counted on for process excellence that will save time and money.

Summary : Responsible for the supervision, adaptation, and continual improvement of Health, Safety and Environmental programs, policies, and procedures for the supported portfolio. This role drives the health, safety and environmental agenda across both company-owned and third-party logistics fleets and operational facilities. It ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, supports risk mitigation initiatives, and fosters a culture of safety and operational excellence. Collaborate in a matrix environment to achieve standardization in compliance across all Maersk brands. Proactively support Site Leaders / Safety Champion with their HSE responsibilities by providing advice on HSE risks, incidents, control measures, and ways in which HSE performance can be improved.

Responsibilities

• Support site Managers / Safety Champions and frontline teams to identify HSE hazards in the workplace and select controls to eliminate or reduce these (using the hierarchy of control to select the most appropriate measures).
• Support site Managers / Safety Champions in determining root causes of (high potential) incidents and eliminate these, including facilitating learning teams.
• Monitor health-related concerns such as fatigue, driver working hours, and compliance with rest periods, ensuring safe and secure rest areas along routes.
• Conduct regular safety assessments, audits, and site inspections to ensure adherence to company standards and legal requirements.
• Evaluate and ensure adequate working conditions for drivers, such as proper rest facilities, safe routes, and compliance with regulated working hours, or develop such standards where they do not exist.
• Monitor compliance tools such as Hours of Service (ELD), telematics systems, and driver monitoring devices, providing actionable insights to leadership.
• Support site leaders with HSE Committee meetings to ensure alignment of HSE initiatives and programs.
• Communicate and partner with external entities, including customers, regulatory agencies, and vendors, ensuring alignment with HSSE objectives.
• Support accident and incident investigations, ensuring that the root cause is identified, corrective actions are implemented, and lessons learned are shared across the organization.
• Facilitate compliance with APMM global HSE standards (HSE framework) and advise on legal compliance with local legislation.
• Advise site Managers / Safety Champions on the planning and organization of work, including elimination of HSE risk through redesign of workplaces and operational activities, and prevention of risks through maintenance of installations, machinery, equipment, and tools.
• Address health risks such as driver fatigue and ensure compliance with regulations regarding working hours and rest periods.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans, contingency plans, and emergency communication protocols to ensure preparedness.

Qualifications

• OSHA / Safety Courses.
• 2-5 years of hands-on safety experience.
• Logistics and supply chain expertise.
• Qualified HSE professional or several years in HSE roles.
• University degree in Health & Safety, Security, Risk, Crisis, or related field, or equivalent (desirable but not mandatory).
• Collaborative and able to connect and create followership across a wide variety of stakeholders across geographies and levels.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset.
• Proactive problem-solving abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on compliance and continuous improvement.
• Ability to influence and drive changes.

Company Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k + Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Work Schedules (when possible)
• And more

Pay Range

70,000-$80,000

• The above-stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for the position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location. The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws.

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