Health & Safety Supervisor

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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 3rdlargest 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

Location: USA - New Albany 1101 Beech Rd

Division:Solutions
Job Posting Title: Health & Safety Supervisor - 109366
Time Type: Full Time

SUMMARY

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 DSVs 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The HSE Supervisor will manage highly technical HSE subject matters with site management teams corporate HSE external regulatory agencies and provide strategic leadership and talent development for site-level staff to ensure program effectiveness. The Safety Supervisor will be responsible for developing implementing and managing HSE programs directed at ensuring regulatory compliance while growing a self-directed behavioral safety culture improving HSE performance and communicating the facilitys results and moving the company to best in class industry HSE standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• HSE Policies and Procedures

• 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 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.

• 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 work place 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 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.

• 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.
• 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.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and/or Experience

• Minimum 2 years experience in a medium to large warehouse in an HSE management capacity
• Bachelors 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)
  • Quality and Service Skills and Orientation (e.g. Valuing Quality Focusing on Details)
  • Willing to work different shifts as dictated by business needs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Additional course work in management type courses and problem-solving techniques preferred.
• Participation in local/ community and industry specific Safety related organizations and programs
• Certified Safety Professional certification preferred

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.
• 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. 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.

DSV Global transport and logistics

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As a global leader in transport and logistics we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Lets grow together as we continue to innovate digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 150000 colleagues in over 90 countries we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.

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