Safety Expert (HSE)

CMA CGM•Chicago, IL

1d•Remote

About The Position

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL. We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement. DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in occupational health & safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience 8+ years of progressive HSE experience, including multi‑site or regional scope within industrial, logistics, manufacturing, or warehousing environments.
Strong working knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations and workers comp management.
Strong experience with incident reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
Comprehensive working knowledge of ISO45001and ISO 14001 management processes, principles and methodologies.
Good level of office applications skills.
Expertise in OSHA recordkeeping and workers comp claim management.
Intermediate / advanced exel.
Intermediate / advanced experience with QHSE software platforms (i.e. Intelex, Gensuite, etc.).
Ability to build strong working relationships and collaborate effectively.
Experience of holding challenging conversations and achieving the desired output.
Strong influencing and negotiating skills with a coaching style.
Excellent time management skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Customer service oriented.
Self-motivated and strong motivator of other.
Ability to work as a team.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification such as CSP, CIH, NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent.
Logistics Operational Management experience.
Experience supporting unionized, high‑headcount, or temporary‑labor environments.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight of HSE programs, ensuring consistent implementation of corporate standards, policies, and procedures across all assigned locations.
Act as the escalation point and technical authority for complex HSE issues, regulatory interpretations, and high-risk activities.
Support site leadership teams with HSE performance reviews, risk prioritization, and resource planning.
Lead regional roll-out and maintenance of HSE management systems aligned with CEVA’s global frameworks and ISO 45001 standards.
Oversee and validate site-level risk assessments, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and control measures to ensure adequacy and consistency.
Provide guidance and quality review for serious incidents, injury, and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPAs).
Analyze regional HSE performance data, identify trends, and define targeted improvement initiatives.
Oversee regional environmental compliance programs, including waste management, spill prevention, permitting, and sustainability initiatives.
Ensure sites maintain required environmental permits, records, and regulatory reporting obligations.
Plan and conduct regional HSE audits, inspections, and gap assessments; track and verify closure of corrective actions across sites through HSE software platform.
Ensure compliance with applicable local, state/provincial, federal, and industry HSE regulations across all locations.
Monitor regulatory changes and industry best practices, advising leadership on impacts and required actions.
Support development and deployment of regional HSE training strategies, including leadership safety engagement and frontline awareness programs.
Coach site HSE professionals / designated point of contact and operational leaders, promoting ownership, accountability, and a proactive safety culture.

Benefits

Competitive Paid Time Off
401(k)
health insurance
employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands
pet insurance
multiple health plans(company contribution to health savings account)
prescription, dental and vision coverage
Company paid life insurance, accident insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage and employee assistance plan.
Voluntary benefits including additional life insurance, AD&D coverage, buy-up short- and long-term disability, critical illness, identify theft & legal plan.
401(k) with company match.
Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement program.