Manager, Health and Safety

DP World•Commerce, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

DP World is hiring a hands-on health and safety professional to help launch a new warehouse operation in Commerce, Georgia. The role establishes the site’s safety culture and supports a safe, compliant, and high-performing workplace. The position partners with operations, HR, employees, contractors, customers, vendors, auditors, and leadership, balancing strategic planning with hands-on work in the warehouse and potentially across multiple facilities. The position develops, implements, and maintains health and safety programs, management systems, procedures, and training in line with applicable legislation and company policies. It conducts inspections and risk assessments, investigates incidents, monitors corrective actions, maintains required records, and analyzes safety data to recommend improvements. It also supports emergency preparedness, audits, operational changes, equipment installations, and safe work practices. The role may require flexibility for on-call and off-shift hours and travel to multiple facilities.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental health, industrial hygiene, risk management, or a related field is preferred; equivalent education and relevant experience may be considered.
Three or more years of health and safety experience in warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, logistics, or a similar operational environment is preferred.
Experience developing and administering health and safety programs.
Working knowledge of OSHA requirements and commonly used warehouse safety practices; familiarity with country-specific standards, ISO, internal audits, DOT compliance, and EPA environmental regulations.
Experience conducting incident investigations, risk assessments, safety inspections, and employee training.
Strong organizational, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to build effective working relationships with employees and leaders at all levels.
Ability to remain calm, objective, and responsive when handling urgent safety matters.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn company reporting and safety-management systems.
Flexibility and availability for on-call hours before or after normal business hours and for off-shift hours.
Ability to travel 50–75% and manage multiple facilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting a new site launch, operational start-up, or rapid-growth environment.
OSHA 30-hour certification, First Aid/CPR certification, or another recognized safety certification.
CSP, ASP, GSP, or similar professional safety certification.
OSHA 10-hour certification or basic knowledge of plant safety and current First Aid/CPR first responder training.
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain site health and safety programs, management systems, policies, procedures, and training.
Help establish a proactive safety culture for the new warehouse operation and maintain a visible presence on the warehouse floor.
Conduct routine and monthly safety inspections, risk assessments, safety observations, and job hazard analyses; inspect facilities, machinery, equipment, and areas around the facility.
Identify workplace hazards and work with operations to implement timely corrective actions and improve the working environment.
Lead or support investigations of injuries, incidents, near misses, property damage, unsafe conditions, and accidents; document findings, identify root causes, and monitor corrective actions through completion.
Compile accident and insurance-claim documentation and liaise with insurers, solicitors, and related organizations regarding claims.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, OSHA standards, company policies, audit standards, and relevant environmental and transportation regulations.
Coordinate, develop, deliver, and assess mandatory and site-specific safety training for employees, new hires, agency employees, contractors, visitors, and transferred employees.
Maintain safety records, reports, inspection documents, training records, regulatory logs, risk-assessment records, and material-handling-equipment documentation.
Review operational changes, equipment installations, machinery, processes, plans, and specifications for safety risks and compliance with safety requirements.
Support emergency preparedness activities, drills, evacuation procedures, and response plans.
Monitor personal protective equipment use and safe material-handling practices.
Analyze safety trends, risk assessments, near-miss and accident data; present findings and recommendations to senior management and site leadership and develop data-driven strategies to reduce accidents.
Coach supervisors and employees on safe work practices, regulatory requirements, and personal accountability.
Represent the company at external audits and internal, customer, and supplier safety meetings; present data, record actions, and monitor progress on findings and actions.
Work with operational teams to reduce employee exposure to hazards and recommend process and product safety features.
Participate in safety meetings, employee engagement activities, and continuous-improvement initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.