Manager, Safety

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DSV - Global transport and logistics

In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the worlds 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing, and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores, and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers. Read more at www.dsv.com

Location: USA - VIRTUAL - US Georgia Division: Solutions Job Posting Title: Manager, Safety - 108615 Time Type: Full Time

This position will be on-site at one of our sites in Atlanta: 1033 Jefferson St. NW 1101 Donelly Ave SW 760 W. Peachtree St NW

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 within 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 policies, 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)
• Ability to travel by plane and/or automobile. Up to 35% travel within United States

CORE COMPETENCIES Leader of Others

• Accountability
• Business Acumen
• Communication / Building Partnership
• Developing Oneself
• Developing Others
• Drive for Results
• Embracing Change
• Problem Solving
• Empowerment
• Leadership Excellence
• Leading Change
• Problem Solving

Independent Contributor

• Accountability
• Communication / Building Partnership
• Customer Orientation
• Developing Oneself
• Drive for Results
• Embracing Change
• Problem Solving
• Professional Competencies

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.

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