Health & Safety Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

The Safety Manager is a visible leadership and development individual is responsible for supporting the safety quality security and facility maintenance.This position will need to ensure that DSVs Safety Programs Policies and Procedures are adhered to and that the facility iscomplying withall 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 withinfacility.He/she will also ensure that the operation adheres to the overall corporate mission vision and core values while consistently meeting client and company Safety/Quality Manager will report to the site General Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety

• 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 includingappropriate dailymanagement systems annual assessments and reporting of results internally and externally.

• Establish HSE goals that are consistent with corporatepolicesand aligned with the corporate and site vision.

• Ensure adequately trained skilled HSE resources are inplace andactively support needed HSE activity to hold the facility accountable.

• Implement effective systems tocomply withall applicable HSE laws and regulations. This includes knowing all applicable legal requirements having a process to meet each requirement and having adequate data thatdemonstratesin-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 allHSE data on time and accurately andmaintainan 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 completedin a timely manner.

• Consult with senior managers and other operation managers and give advice on formulatingbest-practicepolicies 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 andmonitoreffective Risk Assessment management strategies and implementation.

• Ensureappropriate HSErisk assessments are completed by an appropriately trained or qualified person.

Monitoring Performance (Documentation Tracking Statistics and Reporting)

• Proposeimplementandmonitormeasures necessary tocomply withHSE Regulations.

• Design implement and monitor workplace safety audits and ensure any needed changes to promote safety in the workplace are implemented.

• Along with theSiteGM 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-missesbeinvestigated preparereportof finds including recommendations to prevent recurrence and implement approved course of action. Wherenecessaryprepare reports to the enforcing authority and DSV Corporate Safety Department as.

• Assistand 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 andmonitorits 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.

• Identifyopportunities for continuous environmental improvement.

• Represent the operation with local and national healthsafetyandenvironmentbodies.

• Promote and coordinate the integration of environmental management and sustainability issues into policiesrulesand operations.

• Responsible for all USEPA and other environmental agency reporting and recordkeeping when applicable.

• Other duties can be assigned by the General Manager.

Quality

• Maintains compliancetointernationalindustryand customer-specific quality standards.

• Leads and individuallyperformsas needed the analysis of product/service issues todetermineroot causes.

• Manages and communicates change control processes to all departments.

• Responsible for the coordination of internal and external auditing plusmaintainingthe internal quality audit system.

• Assistsin implementation and monitoring of the company quality systems including but not limited to compliance with the following standards: ISO 9001:2008

• Assistsin establishmentimplementationand evaluation of quality management system metrics.

• Provides guidance and support for both customer service and quality departmentsassistingwith problem solving and improvement opportunities.

• Manages customer driven continual improvement roadmaps.

• Develops and conducts training on the quality system and other related topics

• Oversees document control; updatingcreatingand publishing controlled documents including sending change notifications to effected parties/departments andfollowsup on the Quality Management System.

• Develops and implements administrative systems including record management traceability and trend reporting.

Facility Maintenance

• Accountable for overseeing the upkeep of the facilitysecurityand material handling equipment.

• Schedule regular maintenance to ensure the facility meets regulatory compliance.

• Sets goals to provide continuous improvement for assigned site

Operation & Labor Management

• Actively supports and practices mentoring succession planning and management development activities at the site level.

Budgeting

• Identifiescost improvement initiatives which generate positive results to the assigned operation EBIT

• Develops and manages a system of controls to ensure that service levels and operational performance goals are met within prescribed cost revenue and profit parameters for the operation

Customer Service

• Monitors KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) forrespective area of accountability

OTHER DUTIES

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

• Followall safety procedures.

• Responsible for all equipment supplies documents and materials related tojob.

• Responsible for following all DSV policies and procedures.

• Complies withall federal state and local regulations.

• Communicates with all levels of staff andthe publicasappropriate tothe job.

• Work overtime as dictated by business whether mandatory or voluntary

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education& Experience:

• High school diplomaof GED is

• 3 years experience working ina 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: PriorMHE certification / knowledge of basic MHE operation

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

Certificates Licenses Registrations or Professional Designations

• Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program

SKILLSKNOWLEDGEAND ABILITIES

Computer Skills

• Basic understanding of WMS (Warehouse Management Systems)

• Strongproficiencyin basic MS Office applications

Language Skills

• English (reading writing verbal)

Mathematical Skills

• Intermediate as needed for financials/budgeting

Other Skills

• Strong attention to detail accuracy andaccomplishjobtasksin a timely manner

• Good organizational and personnel skills

• Good communicationskills written and oral

• Good leadership supervision and planning skills

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

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

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 4-Year College Degree preferred will consider equivalent experience or combination of education and experience

• 3PL management experience strongly preferred

CORE COMPETENCIES

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Occasionally

• Handling/Fingering Sitting

Frequently

• Bending

Constantly

• Walking and Standing

Ability to Lift/Carry and Push/Pull

• 21-50 pounds

• Reachaboveshoulder reach outward squat or kneel.

Other Physical Requirements: