Director - QHSSE & ESG - Noatum Logistics

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking a visionary professional to lead strategic growth, cultivate high-value partnerships, and guide the future of our Logistics division in the capacity Director - QHSE & ESG . The ideal candidate will demonstrate dynamic leadership, a keen ability to identify new opportunities, influence key stakeholders, and consistently achieve measurable outcomes. This role presents an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of our organization.

About The Noatum Logistics :

Noatum Logistics, part of AD Ports Group, is a leading company in Supply Chain Management with global coverage positioned in the Top 50 freight forwarders worldwide. Noatum Logistics acts as a global client-centered logistics operator providing integrated value-added solutions for the supply chain of all its clients and is a specialist in international transport, project cargo, logistics and customs. With an innovative character, we offer specific, integrated, complex and added-value responses to our client's supply chain, prioritizing a long-term relationship of trust and confidence to guarantee success. We are present in 33 countries through our team of over 1,680 professionals with great experience in our sector, always putting our motto “Excellence in Logistics Services” into practice by providing high-quality services to our customers.

Job Purpose:

The Regional Head of HSSEQ & ESG is responsible for leading the implementation, execution and continuous improvement of the company’s Health, Safety, Security, Environment, Quality and ESG strategy across the assigned region. The role translates global policies, standards, frameworks and strategic priorities into effective regional and country-level programs, ensuring that logistics operations are conducted safely, securely, sustainably, consistently and in compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, customer and corporate requirements. Acting as the principal HSSEQ & ESG adviser to the Regional Managing Director and regional leadership team, the Regional Head provides functional leadership, independent assurance and operational support across freight forwarding, contract logistics, warehousing, road transportation, distribution, project logistics, customs operations and other logistics activities within the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the regional implementation of the global HSSEQ & ESG strategy, standards and priorities.
• Develop a risk-based regional plan aligned with business objectives and operational needs.
• Act as the principal HSSEQ & ESG adviser to the Regional Managing Director and regional leadership team.
• Promote a strong culture of leadership ownership, employee engagement and continuous improvement.
• Represent the region in global HSSEQ & ESG governance and improvement forums.
• Ensure compliance with applicable HSSEQ, ESG, security, transport and quality requirements.
• Maintain effective processes for monitoring legislation, permits, licenses and regulatory obligations.
• Assessments and operational controls across offices, warehouses, transport and logistics operations.
• Strengthen controls for road safety, material handling, dangerous goods, contractors, fire safety, warehouse safety and other material risks.
• Ensure appropriate occupational health, wellbeing and emergency-response arrangements.
• Promote workforce consultation, safety leadership and proactive reporting.
• Implement global security, asset-protection and supply-chain security standards.
• Manage risks affecting employees, facilities, cargo, vehicles, travel and logistics operations.
• Strengthen cargo-theft prevention, route-risk management, access control and high-value cargo protection.
• Support applicable security programs, including AEO, CTPAT, TAPA and equivalent frameworks.
• Ensure security incidents and significant threats are reported, investigated and escalated.
• Implement regional environmental, sustainability and ESG policies, objectives and improvement programs.
• Manage environmental risks and performance related to emissions, energy, fuel, waste, water and pollution prevention.
• Ensure timely, accurate and traceable environmental and ESG data, including Scope 1, Scope 2 and relevant Scope 3 emissions.
• Deploy and maintain the global Integrated Management System across the region.
• Support management systems aligned with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22301 and other applicable standards.
• Coordinate regional audits, certifications, management reviews and corrective actions.
• Promote process standardization, document control, root-cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, Security and Risk Management, Quality Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualifications in HSSEQ, ESG, Sustainability, Risk Management, Security, Logistics or Business Administration is preferred.
• Professional qualifications in occupational health and safety, environmental management, security, quality or risk management is highly desirable.
• Recognized professional health and safety qualification, such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), NEBOSH Diploma or an equivalent internationally or regionally recognized certification, is strongly preferred.
• Lead Auditor or implementation experience in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22301 and ISO 45001 is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of integrated management systems, legal compliance, incident investigation, operational risk management and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with relevant frameworks such as ISO 22301, ISO 39001, ISO 14064, ISO 14083, GLEC, TAPA, AEO, CTPAT or equivalent regional programs is advantageous.