warehouse quality, health, safety and environment manager

Randstad Canada; Ajax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Canada is seeking an experienced warehouse quality, health, safety and environment (QHSE) manager for a renowned 3PL company in Ajax. The role emphasizes leadership in safety initiatives, regulatory compliance, and cultivating a culture of excellence, promoting a safe and efficient working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary + performance bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, and vision)

Career growth and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 8 years' experience in health and safety in a warehouse.
• 3 years in a management or similar position in health and safety.
• Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Conduct audits and inspections for safety standards.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Certified Safety Professional preferred

Job description

A 3PL company specializing in logistics is looking for a warehouse quality, health, safety and environment (QHSE) manager. This world-renowned company is setting up in Ontario in the Ajax area and is looking to build the best team. With corporate values such as solidarity, entrepreneurship, high standards and operational excellence, we're looking for a warehouse quality, health, safety and environment manager who embraces these core values.

As a warehouse quality, health, safety and environment manager, you play a critical role for ensuring a safe, compliant, and high-performing work environment through leadership, expertise, and innovation.

We are seeking an experienced and innovative QHSE Manager to lead safety initiatives and drive continuous improvement at a high-volume distribution site. This leadership role partners closely with site operations to execute health and safety programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and cultivate a culture of safety excellence.

3PL warehouse, high-volume and fast-paced environment (mandatory)

The person appointed for this role must have at least 8 years' experience in the field of health and safety in a warehouse. As well as more than 3 years in a management or similar position in the health and safety field.

This person will be responsible for the entire site and teams

Advantages

Advantages to be the QHSE Manager :

• Competitive salary + performance bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, and vision)
• Career growth and professional development opportunities

Responsibilities

The QHSE Manager has to :

• Serve as the subject matter expert on health and safety regulations and internal WHS policies.
• Oversee site compliance with safety standards through audits, inspections, and performance tracking.
• Analyze safety data and incident trends to develop strategic action plans for reducing risk.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce ergonomic and conditional risks.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting of safety metrics to support operational decision-making.
• Develop, coach, and mentor a team of safety managers and professionals, fostering leadership growth and bench strength.
• Provide safety training and policy guidance to operations leadership and frontline teams.
• Partner with site and regional teams to ensure consistent safety practices and risk mitigation strategies.
• Conduct workplace audits to evaluate organization, behaviors, and training effectiveness.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to implement best practices and drive long-term safety performance improvements.

Qualifications

The QHSE Manager must have :

• At least 8 years' experience in the field of health and safety in a warehouse
• At least 3 years in a management or similar position in the health and safety field
• 3PL warehouse, high-volume and fast-paced environment (mandatory)
• Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment
• Knowledge of logistics and the supply chain.
• Leadership and communication skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Certified Safety Professional preferred

Summary

Interested in the position of QHSE Manager?

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me by phone or text at 418 564 4067.

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