Director of Quality, Safety & Compliance

Harbor Logistics LLC; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Harbor Logistics LLC in North Charleston, SC seeks a Director of Quality & HSE to design and run a comprehensive QMS across the warehouse and transloading network. You will ensure regulatory compliance, drive continuous improvement, and foster a culture of safety and quality.

You will lead multi-site teams, align with operations, maintenance, HR, and customer service, and partner with regulators and customers during audits and certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Quality, HSE, or Operations within manufacturing, logistics, or transloading environments.
• Proven experience managing multi-site programs and leading cross-functional teams.
• Certifications preferred: Six Sigma, ISO Auditor, CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, ISO 9001/14001, and other applicable standards.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills with a track record of implementing sustainable change.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the organization’s Quality and HSE strategy aligned with goals and regulatory standards.
• Serve as strategic advisor to executive leadership on compliance risk, operational improvements, and cultural initiatives.
• Lead a multi-site team of Quality and HSE Managers/Coordinators to ensure alignment, accountability, and consistency across operations.
• Represent the company with regulatory agencies, customers, and industry partners during audits, inspections, and certifications.
• Own the Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure compliance with ISO, Operation Clean Sweep (OCS), and customer-specific requirements.
• Develop and maintain standardized processes for non-conformance management, CAPA, internal audits, and supplier/customer quality performance.
• Partner with operations teams to improve packaging, transloading, and warehouse process controls, ensuring product integrity and traceability.
• Oversee all corporate HSE programs and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and NFPA standards across all facilities.
• Conduct and/or lead audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations, ensuring timely corrective action implementation.
• Develop Lean/Six Sigma initiatives focused on reducing waste, improving safety performance, and enhancing process reliability.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Quality management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Quality/HSE/Lean Management

Job description

Harbor Logistics LLC in North Charleston, SC seeks a Director of Quality & HSE to design and run a comprehensive QMS across the warehouse and transloading network. You will ensure regulatory compliance, drive continuous improvement, and foster a culture of safety and quality.

You will lead multi-site teams, align with operations, maintenance, HR, and customer service, and partner with regulators and customers during audits and certifications.