Full-Time

Area Head HSE East

NAM

Posted on 11/1/2025

Maersk

Maersk

10,001+ employees

Global container shipping and end-to-end logistics

Compensation Overview

$165k - $175k/yr

Livingston, NJ, USA + 1 more

More locations: New York, NY, USA

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Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Required Skills
Risk Management
Requirements
  • Strong logistics and supply chain expertise
  • Qualified Health, Safety, and Environment professional or several years in HSE senior roles
  • Collaborative and able to connect and create followership across a wide variety of stakeholders across different geographies and levels
  • Confident and able to articulate well, including towards senior leaders
  • Experience managing multiple direct reports
  • Ability to communicate and present complex topics clearly to all levels
  • Skilled at working autonomously with accountability
  • Open to hire in the New York and New Jersey area
Responsibilities
  • Lead a team of functional experts spanning Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment within the Area
  • Maintain and develop the Area HSE structure and framework that enables continuous identification and management of risk to protect people and assets from serious harm
  • Ensure strong cohesion between business and functional needs and objectives, ensuring continuous alignment of activities and priorities
  • Support Area L&S Operations to implement and comply with the Global APMM HSE Standards, ensuring the safety of people and customer supply chains while accommodating country-specific variations e.g., legislation, international standards etc.
  • Collaborate with S&R and APMM teams to deliver tools, guidance, and assurance that help mitigate or eliminate frontline risks, and provide support to address gaps in compliance where necessary
  • Ensure the HSE teams within scope are suitably qualified, equipped with the necessary skills and training, while continuously improving their competence levels through close collaboration with the S&R CoEs and People Function
  • Engage and inspire teams within the area, both those under direct and indirect line management to collaboratively lift the standards across our operations. Create a culture of care and inclusion, where diverse voices are heard and where people feel safe to speak up.
  • Collaborate with other Safety & Resilience leaders within APMM to share and build knowledge and expertise, routinely and constructively challenging the status quo to lift the bar higher across APMM
  • Stay connected to industry trends and regularly seek external knowledge and inspiration, to spark innovation in a way that is relevant for our organizational context
  • Ensure HSE impact- and risk assessments during Growth & Integration are performed.
Desired Qualifications
  • University degree in Health & Safety, Security, Risk, Crisis, etc., or equivalent is desirable but not mandatory

Maersk is an integrated logistics provider that connects and simplifies customers’ supply chains through global shipping and end-to-end logistics services. Its offerings span ocean freight, inland transportation, warehousing, and supply chain management, all coordinated with digital tools that give customers visibility and control over shipments. Unlike traditional shipping lines, Maersk positions itself as a comprehensive logistics partner that integrates multiple modes of transport and services to create seamless, transparent supply chains. The company pursues a global reach—operating in 130 countries with more than 100,000 employees—to serve businesses of all sizes. Its goal is to make global trade smoother by delivering end-to-end logistics solutions that unify what moves by sea, land, and in between.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Copenhagen, Denmark

Founded

1904

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Charles van der Steene appointment strengthens IMEA leadership from January 2026 in high-growth regions.
  • Panama eyes APM Terminals for key port operations after rival contracts annulled in 2026.
  • Boeing 777 freighter upgrade optimizes Maersk Air Cargo trans-Pacific efficiency post-February 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Iran-Hormuz conflict since February 2026 halves Middle East-Europe routes and adds $500M monthly fuel costs.
  • Over 500 new vessels in 2026-2027 crash freight rates 20-30% despite 9% volume growth.
  • Flexport undercuts Maersk pricing by 15-20% for SMBs using AI platforms within 12-24 months.

What makes Maersk unique

  • Maersk leads with AI-powered Product Passports via Altana partnership across 12 ports handling 70% global trade.
  • Gemini Cooperation with Hapag-Lloyd achieves over 90% schedule reliability on East-West routes since February 2025.
  • Deploys 10-metre high-density Hai Robotics centre in Singapore handling 1,000 totes per hour for fashion.

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Company News

PR Newswire
Apr 14th, 2026
Hai Robotics and Maersk deploy 10-metre high-density robotics for fashion fulfilment in Singapore

Hai Robotics and Maersk have launched a high-density robotic fulfilment centre in Singapore designed for fashion supply chains, capable of handling both retail distribution and e-commerce orders simultaneously. The facility, opened in February 2026, deploys storage robots operating across racks exceeding 10 metres in height, moving over 1,000 totes per hour. The system combines high-density storage with autonomous mobile robots to maintain throughput without congestion. Workstations can be dynamically reconfigured to switch between bulk retail shipments and individual e-commerce orders as demand shifts. The operation uses real-time data to optimise inventory placement, order sequencing and maintenance cycles. Integration with Maersk's warehouse systems was validated virtually before deployment, accelerating implementation whilst meeting fire safety requirements at the 10-metre operating height.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 8th, 2026
Maersk suspends Middle East-Europe shipping routes amid valuation concerns

A.P. Møller-Mærsk has suspended key shipping routes linking the Middle East with Europe and Asia, whilst halting certain Gulf shuttle operations due to rising regional conflict and security risks. The route changes affect container flows for clients relying on Middle East hubs as transit points. The suspensions come as shares trade at DKK 17,095, approximately 32% above the DKK 12,937 analyst target and flagged as 247.4% above estimated fair value. The stock has delivered returns of 48.7% over the past year despite recent operational disruptions. Investors should monitor how Maersk reallocates vessels and manages costs through this period, particularly as earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 39.3% annually over the next three years, with profit margins currently below last year's levels.

Yahoo Finance
Feb 5th, 2026
Maersk posts $153M Q4 loss as freight rates drop despite 8% volume growth

Maersk reported a fourth-quarter pre-tax loss of $153 million as weakening freight rates offset 8% container volume growth. The world's second-largest container carrier saw earnings fall from $567 million in the previous quarter and $1.6 billion a year earlier. Quarterly revenue declined to $13.33 billion from $14.59 billion. For the full year, Maersk posted revenue of $54 billion with operating profit of $9.5 billion, down from $12.1 billion. The company announced plans to cut costs by $180 million and eliminate 1,000 jobs, representing 15% of its 6,000-strong workforce. Maersk shares fell over 5% in early trading. The company forecasts challenging conditions ahead due to shipping overcapacity and the gradual Red Sea reopening, projecting full-year earnings between a $1.5 million loss and $1 million profit.

Yahoo Finance
Feb 1st, 2026
Maersk shares up 61% in one year despite 72% net income drop and overvaluation concerns

A.P. Møller-Mærsk's share price has risen 61% over the past year and 64% over three months, reaching DKK15,630. However, the company reported $55.3 billion in revenue and $4.9 billion in net income, with recent figures showing a small revenue decline and a 72% drop in net income year-on-year. Valuation assessments are mixed. The most widely followed analysis suggests a fair value of DKK11,589, implying the shares are overvalued. However, Simply Wall Street's DCF model estimates a fair value of DKK17,235, suggesting the current price trades approximately 9% below estimated future cash flow value. Structural challenges include declining freight rates from industry overcapacity and competition from asset-light platforms, which threaten Maersk's pricing power and long-term profitability.

Yahoo Finance
Feb 1st, 2026
Maersk appoints new IMEA regional director as Panama eyes APM Terminals for temporary port operations

A.P. Møller-Mærsk has appointed Charles van der Steene as Regional Managing Director for the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East and Africa from 1 January 2026. Panama's president has indicated that Maersk's APM Terminals may temporarily operate key ports after rival contracts were annulled. The developments highlight Maersk's operational flexibility amid Red Sea disruptions affecting global shipping routes. However, the potential temporary Panama terminal role is unlikely to transform the investment case given the company's scale. Maersk's shares have risen but remain potentially undervalued by 9%. The leadership changes, including a new CFO, suggest management is focused on execution in higher-risk regions. Analysts note eight community valuations range from DKK 8,800 to DKK 24,500 per share, reflecting divergent views on Maersk's prospects amid geopolitical and route risks.

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