Manager, Health and Safety

DP World•Fairburn, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

syncreon by DP World delivers tailored, scalable and progressive solutions to customers in more than 100 global locations. The company has managed supply chain synergies for global automotive and technology premier brands for more than 60 years. This is a fully onsite role at our Fairburn Location. Are you passionate about workplace safety and ensuring a secure environment for all? We are looking for an experienced Safety Manager, based in Fairburn, GA to lead and direct safety initiatives. You will be responsible for driving safety programs, ensure compliance and best practices, foster a culture of safety through the implementation of effective methods and strategies. It's an exciting time to join the DP World Team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health is preferred with a minimum of certification in the designated country for health, safety, and environment.
Experience in a health and safety role, preferably in a warehouse or manufacturing environment as well as experience in developing and administering health and safety programs.
Familiar with country specific health and safety standards including OSHA, ISO, and internal audit qualifications. Understanding of DOT compliance and EPA environmental regulations.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Able to work and be flexible and available for on call hours before and/or after normal business hours in addition to off-shift hours.
Able to travel 50-75% and manage multiple facilities.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 10 hour or Basic Knowledge of Plant Safety and Current First Aid/CPR First Responder Training desired.

Responsibilities

Identify, develop, and maintain company health and safety management systems, training programs, and procedures in line with all current legislation for the assigned country(s). Perform monthly safety inspections and maintenance.
Represent the company at external audits on all health and safety matters. Ensure compliance to audit standards and work with auditors and vendors to answer findings and complaints in a timely, efficient and professional manner.
Design and develop written health and safety procedures. Monitor, revise, and implement ongoing updates in safety regulations, laws or reporting requirements. Provide technical safety and health support and information to all employees.
Responsible for the co-coordination of risk assessment activities including record keeping. Analysis of risk assessment, near miss and accident data to presenting to the senior management team. Develop long term strategies to reduce accidents that are data driven.
Investigate accidents to include gathering all documentation in line with company policies, compiling all documentation relating to any insurance claims made against the company, and liaising with insurance companies, solicitors and other related organizations in pursuit of insurance claims.
Develop & deliver safety training programs to reduce work place accidents and incidents including assessment of such training activities. Administer mandatory safety training and ensure all newly hired employees, agency employees, contractors, visitors and transferred employees receive proper training.
Represent the company at any internal safety meetings, customer or supplier safety meetings presenting data, recording actions, and monitoring the progress of those actions.
Work with the operational teams to improve the working environment and reduce the impacts to the employee from operational activities as well as recommend process and product safety features that will reduce employees' exposure to work hazards.
Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety and environmental regulation compliance. This will include property in and around the facility. Review plans and specifications for development of new machinery, equipment or processes to determine whether all safety requirements have been met. Manage and support all documentation related to material handling equipment.
Other duties as assigned