Health & Safety Manager

Health & Safety Manager

Location: USA - McCarran

Division: Solutions

Job Posting Title: Health & Safety Manager

Time Type: Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY

The Manager, Safety leads operations in areas of injury prevention, task assessment, safety communications, hazardous materials storage and transportation compliance, and regulatory compliance. This is completed by developing, implementing, and managing company safety programs, policies and procedures to create a safe, secure, healthy, and accident-free work environment. This position will need to ensure that the Groups' Health, Safety & Environmental Policies & Procedures are specific within the DSV Solutions environment and that sites are complying with all statutory requirements (including but not limited to OHSAS 18001 & ISO 14001) where applicable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Manager, Safety functions as a subject matter expert and consultant to manage highly technical HSE subject matters with site management teams, corporate HSE, external regulatory agencies, talent development, and provides strategic leadership for site-level staff to build sustainable loss improvement processes and to ensure program effectiveness. Additional responsibilities include:

• Supports and promotes safe practices and environmental commitments in alignment with company commitments, policies, and compliance requirements.
• Working knowledge of basic HSE regulations and practices such as Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT), Hazard Communication, Emergency Action Plans (EAP), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Machine Guarding, Fire Prevention, and Electrical Safety.
• Conducts pre-operational risk assessments on new sites, design, propose and implement risk mitigation measures within the region.
• Provide training and coaching to local Health & Safety Managers to ensure technical competence and leadership development across the region.
• Creates a positive partnership with Facility Leadership and serves as point of contact for safety related matters.
• Conduct HSE audits and assessments of on-going operations to measure compliance with regulatory requirements and conformance to company policies.
• Plans, administers, and manages organization safety polices, programs, procedures, and systems for assigned region and ensures all employees receive HSE inductions within the region.
• DSV representative for OSHA, EPA, FDA, or other State and Federal regulatory agencies and address any issues that may arise on a site level for the applicable region.
• Fosters teamwork and pride in the company safety program.
• Publishes Monthly Safety topics and training for Site level use.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state and local Health, Safety & Environmental regulations & Life Safety Code as well as customer specific requirements.
• Monitors HSE controllers & Site Managers in executing safe work practices and adherence to standards.
• Assists in the investigation of the root cause from HSE complaints put forward by employees, customers, clients, and contractors.
• Follows up to ensure that corrective actions are implemented where necessary and ensures that any certification requirements are complied with.
• Assists in the coordination in the investigation and analysis of accidents and near misses; Recommend corrective action(s) working together with site safety designees.
• Coordinate with site safety managers/representatives on Health, Safety, & Environment plans and ensure are in line with Quality Management Systems policies and procedures.
• Ensures implementation of emergency procedures (EAP, ERP, BCP & EDP).
• Coordinates and delivers HSE training regionally (where and when required).
• Assists in providing information on HSE for RFP submissions.
• Ensures that all sites risk registers within the region are up to date and that the following are current and on file: Routine / Non-routine risks Job hazard analysis
• Assists in the publication of the year-end OSHA 300 log for the applicable regions.
• Assists in the completion of OSHA surveys.
• Assisting in the administration of the Workers' Compensation claims including Return to Work (RTW).
• Prepare and maintain documents outlining the procedures for proper storage and handling of Hazardous Materials at all applicable facilities.
• Working knowledge of current EPA and DOT regulations including HAZWOPER and Hazard Communication.
• Oversee transportation of hazardous materials in compliance with EPA & DOT/IMDG/IATA regulations.
• Develop and implement a proper training regimen for employees as required by law for shipping, handling, and storage of Hazardous Materials.
• Must be available for after-hours calls and/or responses.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education & Experience: Minimum 5 years' experience in a medium to large warehouse in a HSE management capacity supervising 5 or more associates. Bachelor's Degree, in related field (Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene) preferred. Prior experience in safety observations/inspections, developing and implementing compliance strategies and plans. Knowledge and understanding of current Environmental / Sustainability Topics (i.e. Environmental Regulations, Green Energy Technologies, Greenhouse Gases, Waste and Recycling, Energy / Water Conservation, etc.)

Computer Skills: Strong computer skills are required. Proficient use of MS Office Applications.

Certificates & Licenses: Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or similar certification preferred.

Language Skills: English (reading, writing, and verbal) Bilingual (Preferred)

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: Ability to manage indirect reports. 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) Quality and Service Skills and Orientation (e.g., Valuing Quality, Focusing on Details) Ability to travel by plane and/or automobile. Up to 35% travel within United States Other Physical Requirements: This position will work in a distribution center. Typically, this environment is subject to: Exposure to extreme temperature changes, moisture, noise, odors, and moving equipment. Ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time. Lifting, pushing, pulling, and/or carrying up to 70 lbs. Performing other physical activities such as reaching, bending and climbing. 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.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For this position, the expected base pay is $100,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including relevant experience, skills, education or certifications, and geographic location, consistent with applicable laws and company policy.

DSV offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the health and well-being of employees and their families. Benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings accounts (HSAs) (for eligible plans), and short- and long-term disability coverage. Employees also have access to wellness resources, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services, and other support benefits. Financial benefits include participation in the DSV 401(k) plan, which provides company matching contributions of up to 5%. To support work-life balance, DSV offers various paid time off programs and paid company holidays. Specific PTO and leave programs may vary by location and division in accordance with state or local laws.

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