For nearly 50 years, Pentagon Freight Services has worked alongside the critical industries we serve by providing best-in-class freight forwarding and logistics. Our aim is simple – we want to deliver certainty for a world that never stops.
Following significant investment in the Netherlands and several new business awards in the Energy and Resource sector we are currently looking to strengthen our team and have a number of exciting opportunities to join our rapidly growing operation. The Regional QHSE & Compliance Manager will be responsible for the region’s quality, health, safety and environmental management systems and compliance functions. This role will ensure the management of relevant programs to ensure that PFS meets its regional goals, best practice industry standards and remains at all times compliant with legislative requirements.
Role Overview
- Supporting the achievement of the Group’s QHSE Strategic Plan and associated programs, through working closely with the International QHSE Centre of Excellence.
- Implementation and management of the Pentagon Global Management System, in accordance with applicable legislative requirements, relevant standards and contractual obligations
- Management and co-ordination of health, workers compensation, rehabilitation and employee wellbeing practices across the region
- Manage and coordinate regional activities with respect to the following standards: ISO9001, ISO14001, and ISO45001
- Manage the control of documents, records, and associated systems in line with quality management system requirements
- Act as the regional Management Representative in relation to PFS HSE & Compliance activities
- Preventing occupational illness and injury through the strategic implementation of hazard identification and risk management principles across all regional operations
- Conduct monitoring, measurement, and analysis of management system performance culminating in the reporting on regional QHSE performance to the Global QHSE Team, Group COO, UK Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team
- QHSE Event and non-conformance investigation including ensuring events have corrective actions assigned and closed out in a timely manner
- Planning, implementation and recording of QHSE training as well as ensuring all legislative training requirements are met, ensuring that all personnel are aware of the company’s requirements, systems and provisions
- Reviewing and auditing regional suppliers and contractors to ensure they pose minimal QHSE risk to the company
- Assisting the Global Compliance Director in the management and administration of regional Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption, Trade and Sanctions Compliance, Data Privacy, Investigations and Whistle-blower Reporting, Client and Supplier Due Diligence Requests. Agent and Service Provider Compliance Vetting and Monitoring, Ethics and Compliance Reporting, and Ethics and Compliance Training programs
- Other appropriate duties as required
What we’re looking for
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a regional, national or relevant multi-site QHSE management role
- Demonstrable high-level leadership and interpersonal skills appropriate to the position
- Extensive experience working in a similar QHSE and compliance focussed role, managing the QHSE or Ethics and Compliance needs of a business across multiple jurisdictions
- Specific and relevant experience in managing corporate quality management system policies, procedures and processes
- Specific and relevant experience in administering corporate ethics and compliance program policies, procedures and processes
- Demonstrable experience in leading cross functional teams, particularly in the areas of QHSE and compliance
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills appropriate to the position
- Demonstrated ability to build collaboration between employees, managers and business partners
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment
- Positive and professional attitude
- Strong commercial awareness
- Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite
- High attention to detail and strong planning and organisation skills
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