Health & Safety Manager

DSV•Mesa, AZ

7d•$100,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Health & Safety Manager leads injury prevention, task assessment, safety communications, hazardous-materials storage and transportation compliance, and regulatory compliance. The role develops, implements, and manages safety programs, policies, and procedures to promote a safe, secure, healthy, and accident-free work environment. It ensures that DSV Group Health, Safety & Environmental policies and procedures are suited to the DSV Solutions environment and that sites meet applicable statutory requirements, including OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001. Serving as a technical HSE subject-matter expert and consultant, the manager works with site management, corporate HSE, external regulatory agencies, and talent development, while providing strategic leadership to site-level staff. The role supports regional operations and facility leadership, audits and monitors compliance, coordinates training and investigations, and manages hazardous-materials requirements. The position is based in a distribution-center environment, requires up to 35% travel within the United States, and includes availability for after-hours calls or responses.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in an HSE management capacity in a medium-to-large warehouse, supervising 5 or more associates.
Experience with safety observations and inspections and developing and implementing compliance strategies and plans.
Knowledge of basic HSE regulations and practices, including Powered Industrial Trucks, Hazard Communication, Emergency Action Plans, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Fire Prevention, and Electrical Safety.
Working knowledge of current EPA and DOT regulations, including HAZWOPER and Hazard Communication.
Knowledge and understanding of environmental and sustainability topics, including environmental regulations, green-energy technologies, greenhouse gases, waste and recycling, and energy and water conservation.
Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
English reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
Intermediate mathematical skills and functional use of spreadsheets to develop trends and track responses to safety programs.
Ability to manage indirect reports.
Excellent training skills and good communication, supervisory, and people skills.
Strong project-management and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
Ability to develop and deliver presentations to managers and executives and to communicate persuasively.
Self-management skills, including dealing with stress and maintaining composure.
Integrity, dependability, adaptability, teamwork, intercultural competence, leadership, self-motivation, and a goal-oriented work approach.
Ability to travel by plane and/or automobile.
Ability to work in a distribution center and perform the described physical activities, including lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying up to 70 pounds; reaching, bending, and climbing; sitting at a computer for extended periods; and wearing required PPE.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as Occupational Safety or Industrial Hygiene.
Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification or similar.
Bilingual language skills.

Responsibilities

Promote safe practices and environmental commitments in alignment with company commitments, policies, and compliance requirements.
Conduct pre-operational risk assessments at new sites and design, propose, and implement regional risk-mitigation measures.
Train and coach local Health & Safety Managers to build technical competence and leadership capability.
Partner with facility leadership and serve as a point of contact for safety matters.
Conduct HSE audits and assessments of ongoing operations to measure regulatory compliance and adherence to company policies.
Plan, administer, and manage regional safety policies, programs, procedures, and systems, and ensure employees receive HSE inductions.
Represent DSV to OSHA, EPA, FDA, and other state and federal regulatory agencies, and address site-level issues in the region.
Promote teamwork and engagement in the company safety program.
Publish monthly safety topics and training materials for site-level use.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local HSE regulations, the Life Safety Code, and customer-specific requirements.
Monitor HSE controllers and site managers for safe work practices and adherence to standards.
Assist with investigations into HSE complaints raised by employees, customers, clients, and contractors; follow up on corrective actions and certification requirements.
Coordinate investigations and analyses of accidents and near misses, and recommend corrective actions with site safety designees.
Coordinate with site safety managers and representatives on HSE plans and ensure alignment with Quality Management Systems policies and procedures.
Ensure implementation of emergency procedures, including EAP, ERP, BCP, and EDP.
Coordinate and deliver regional HSE training as needed.
Provide HSE information for RFP submissions.
Keep regional site risk registers up to date, including routine and non-routine risks and job hazard analyses.
Assist with publication of the year-end OSHA 300 log and completion of OSHA surveys.
Assist with Workers’ Compensation claims administration, including Return to Work.
Prepare and maintain procedures for proper hazardous-materials storage and handling at applicable facilities.
Oversee hazardous-materials transportation in compliance with EPA, DOT, IMDG, and IATA regulations.
Develop and implement legally required employee training for shipping, handling, and storing hazardous materials.
Be available for after-hours calls and/or responses.
Travel by plane and/or automobile, with up to 35% travel within the United States.