Safety Supervisor- A shift (Mon-Fri 6AM-2:30PM)

About the role

This position is responsible to provide day to day Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) support to site leadership and operating teams within the designated facility. Support includes coaching, teaching and training site personnel on safe operating behaviors and the design, development and implementation of safety and risk control programs. This position will need to ensure that DSV’s Safety Programs Policies and Procedures are adhered to and that the facility is complying with all statutory requirements (including but not limited to OHSAS 18001:2007) where applicable. This position functions as a subject matter expert and consultant to help internal clients build sustainable loss improvement processes within facility.

Responsibilities

• HSE Policies and Procedures
• Ensure compliance with the standards outlined in the DSV Safety Programs Policies and Procedures and the related site and client specific Standard Operation Procedures. This includes the qualification of adequate resources, and the implementation of all necessary systems including appropriate daily management systems, annual assessments and reporting of results internally and externally.
• Establish HSE goals that are consistent with corporate polices and aligned with the corporate and site vision.
• Achieve adequately trained skilled HSE resources and actively support needed HSE activity to hold the facility accountable.
• Implement effective systems to comply with all applicable HSE laws and regulations. This includes knowing all applicable legal requirements, having a process to meet each requirement, and having adequate data that demonstrates in-compliance performance.
• Communicate site HSE goals, action plans, and results to the organization. Implement an effective system to drive positive HSE results, update HSE KPI scores and action plans regularly, and issue all required HSE data on time and accurately and maintain an up to date facility HSE performance profile.
• Review and develop HSE policies and procedures on an annual basis in keeping with best practices and ensure all training is completed timely.
• Consult with senior managers and other operation managers and give advice on formulating best-practice policies and procedures.
• Keep staff and leadership abreast of any changes in HSE Legislation and changes in DSV Corporate HSE related processes.
• Risk Assessment
• Devise, develop and monitor effective Risk Assessment management strategies and implementation.
• Ensure appropriate HSE risk assessments are completed by an appropriately trained or qualified person.
• Making Performance (Documentation, Tracking, Statistics and Reporting)
• Propose, implement and monitor measures necessary to comply with HSE Regulations.
• Design, implement and monitor workplace safety audits and ensure any needed changes to promote safety in the work place are implemented.
• Serve as the DSV representative for OSHA, EPA, DOT, DHS or other State and Federal regulatory agencies and address any issues that may arise on a site level.
• Audit facility and personnel for any safety and/or environmental deficiencies and correct or address promptly.
• Handle all workers’ compensation claims that arise until closure (in conjunction with site and corporate safety resources).
• Health and Safety
• Maintain accident statistics, analyze trends and propose and take remedial action where necessary.
• Investigate or arrange for all accidents and near-misses be investigated, prepare report of finds, including recommendations to prevent recurrence and implement approved course of action. Where necessary prepare reports to the enforcing authority and DSV Corporate Safety Department as required.
• Assist and support Risk Assessments. Monitor the availability and appropriateness of risk assessments and, where necessary, safe work practices.
• Ensure the implementation of the Emergency Management System (EMS) procedures and monitor its effectiveness by undertaking fire evacuation and severe weather drills at the facility at least once a year.
• Liaison between management and staff on all matters relating to HSE to ensure consistent application and understanding of policies and procedures.
• Responsible for OSHA recordkeeping, reporting and maintenance of required programs and training.
• Ensure Safety Program is in place and conduct that training for all New Hires.
• Ensure all employees are trained and are able to identify potential hazards in the workplace.
• Environmental Management
• Ensure, at minimum, legal compliance and reduce risk of non-compliance.
• Identify opportunities for continuous environmental improvement.
• Represent the operation with local and national health, safety and environment bodies.
• Promote and coordinate the integration of environmental management and sustainability issues into policies, rules and operations.
• Responsible for all USEPA and other environmental agency reporting and recordkeeping when applicable.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Communicates all problems and questions to site leadership and implements solutions to minimize risk.
• Follows all safety procedures.
• Responsible for all equipment, supplies, documents, and materials related to job.
• Responsible for following all DSV policies and procedures.
• Complies with all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Communicates with all levels of staff and public as appropriate to the job.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: Minimum 2 years’ experience in a medium to large warehouse in an HSE management capacity. Bachelor’s Degree. Prior experience in safety observations/inspections, developing and implementing compliance strategies and plans. Knowledge of safety and health management systems and practices.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Computer Skills: Strong computer skills are required; Proficient use of MS Office Applications.
• Language Skills: English (reading, writing, and verbal).
• Mathematical Skills: Intermediate skills are required, as well as the functional use of spreadsheets to develop trends and track reactions to safety programs.
• Other Skills: Excellent training skills, Good communication, supervisory and people skills are essential. Strong project management and analytical skills and ability to pay attention to detail. Able to develop and deliver presentations to managers and executives. Able to be convincing, communicatively strong. Self-Management Skills (e.g., Dealing with Stress, Maintaining Composure). Work Orientation (e.g., Behaving with Integrity, Being Dependable). Change Management Skills (e.g., Learning Agility, Adapting to Change). People and Relationship Management Skills (e.g., Demonstrating Teamwork, Sensitivity to Others, Intercultural competence, Leadership,). Personality & Motivation (e.g., Demonstrating Enthusiasm and Energy, Drive to Achieve Goals, fact-based, obliging, used to work self-contained “by-objective”, self-motivated and a team player).

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee uses computer and telephone equipment. The employee may lift and/or moves objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision. Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as steel toe shoes, safety glasses, ear protection and any other PPE required by the safety analysis.

Pay Range

The expected base pay range is $77,537 – 93,044 Annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location, in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

Benefits

Information regarding DSV’s benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details, is available through the DSV Benefits Showcase. Benefits, programs, and eligibility may vary by location and division in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity

DSV is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you require special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with DSV, please contact Human Resources at hr@us.dsv.com. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.