Supervisor, Safety, Health and Wellness

POSITION SUMMARY  

The Safety Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day health, safety and environmental supporting the 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 & ISO 14001:2004) where applicable. This position functions as a subject matter expert and consultant to help internal clients build sustainable loss improvement processes within facility.   

 As part of the DSV team, Associates are expected to meet company objectives in the areas of performance, safety, and quality.   Associates are expected to comply with all corporate and site-specific policies. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

• HSE Policies and Procedures  

• Responsible for the overall safety and security of assigned facility, operations, and staff for the site.  

• Maintain positive IFR statistics and other safety metrics for assigned location/operations.  

• Must 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.  

• Ensure adequately trained skilled HSE resources are in place, 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 in a timely manner.  

• 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.  

• Monitoring 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 workplace are implemented.  

• Along with the Site GM and DSV Corporate Safety personnel 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 conducts that training for all New Hires  

• Ensure all employees are trained and can identify potential hazards in the workplace  

• Environmental Management  

• Ensure, at minimum, legal compliance and reduce the 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.  

• Other duties can be assigned by the General Manager.  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Communicates all problems and questions to site leadership and implements solutions to minimize risk.  

• Follow 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 the public as appropriate to the job.  

SKILLS & ABILITIES  

Education & Experience:   

• Must have a High school diploma or general education degree (GED)  

• 3 years’ experience working in a logistics/distribution/relevant environment  

• Prior experience in safety observations/inspections, developing and implementing compliance strategies and plans.  

• Knowledge of safety and health management systems and practices.  

• Preferred: Prior MHE certification / knowledge of basic MHE operation  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations 

• Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program 

Computer Skills:   

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Work, and Power Point) 

• RF Scanners 

• WMS functions 

Language Skills  

• English (reading, writing, verbal) 

• Business communication 

Mathematical Skills  

• Basic to intermediate level to verify quantities of product, count inventory, or perform other duties associated with handling, storing and distributing client products 

Other Skills  

• Strong attention to detail accuracy and accomplish job tasks in a timely manner 

• Good organizational and personnel skills 

• Good communication skills, written and oral 

• Good leadership, supervision, and planning skills 

• Able to work flexible schedules, including nights and weekends, as required by the operation 

• Participate in established cross training metrics activities with the opportunity to improve their knowledge in multiple areas/departments and be able to assist as a back-up when the need may arise. 

• Must be able to effectively adapt to change and thrive in a stimulating, fast-paced work environment. 

• Must be able to work in unregulated temperatures within the warehouse during the warmer and colder months can range from mild to moderate 

• Work overtime as dictated by business whether mandatory or voluntary.