Safety Supervisor - 1st Shift

DSV•Hazle Township, PA

3d•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Supervisor is responsible for day-to-day health, safety, and environmental support for site leadership and operating teams at the facility. The role coaches, teaches, and trains personnel in safe operating behaviors and develops and implements safety and risk-control programs. It ensures adherence to DSV Safety Programs, Policies, and Procedures and compliance with applicable statutory requirements, including OHSAS 18001:2007 and ISO 14001:2004 where applicable. The Safety Supervisor serves as a subject matter expert and consultant, helping internal clients build sustainable loss-improvement processes. The position oversees facility safety and security, HSE compliance, risk assessment, safety performance monitoring, accident and near-miss investigations, OSHA recordkeeping, workers’ compensation claims, emergency-management drills, environmental compliance, and related reporting. It communicates HSE goals and performance to the organization, advises managers on policies and procedures, and delivers safety training, including for new hires. Other duties may be assigned by the General Manager. The role is based in a warehouse environment in Hazle Township, Pennsylvania. Employees may work in unregulated temperatures that range from mild to moderate during warmer and colder months. The environment is usually low to moderate in noise, with rare exposure to fumes, airborne particles, or toxic or caustic chemicals. The role may require flexible schedules, including nights and weekends, and overtime as dictated by business needs. The expected base pay range is $70,000–$90,000 annually; actual compensation depends on job-related factors.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of experience working in a logistics, distribution, or relevant environment.
Prior experience with safety observations and inspections and developing and implementing compliance strategies and plans.
Knowledge of safety and health management systems and practices.
Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Experience or capability with RF scanners and WMS functions.
English reading, writing, and verbal communication skills, including business communication.
Basic to intermediate math skills to verify product quantities, count inventory, or perform related handling, storage, and distribution duties.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy, and ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
Good organizational, personnel, communication, leadership, supervision, and planning skills.
Ability to adapt to change and work effectively in a stimulating, fast-paced environment.
Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights and weekends, as required by operations.
Ability to work overtime as dictated by business, whether mandatory or voluntary.
Ability to work in warehouse temperatures that may range from mild to moderate in warmer and colder months.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities and handle loads of 11–20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Prior material-handling equipment (MHE) certification or knowledge of basic MHE operation.

Responsibilities

Oversee the safety and security of the assigned facility, its operations, and staff, and maintain positive incident-frequency and other safety metrics.
Ensure compliance with DSV safety policies and procedures and site- and client-specific standard operating procedures, including appropriate resources, management systems, assessments, and reporting.
Establish HSE goals aligned with corporate policies and site objectives, communicate goals and results, maintain KPI scores and action plans, and provide accurate and timely reporting.
Ensure qualified HSE resources are available and support HSE activities that hold the facility accountable.
Implement systems to comply with applicable HSE laws and regulations, maintain evidence of compliance, and keep leadership informed of legislative and corporate process changes.
Review and develop HSE policies and procedures annually, ensure training is completed on time, and advise senior and operations managers on best practices.
Develop and monitor risk-assessment strategies and ensure assessments are completed by appropriately trained or qualified personnel.
Propose, implement, and monitor measures for regulatory compliance; design and conduct workplace safety audits and ensure corrective changes are implemented.
Represent DSV, with the Site GM and corporate safety personnel, in interactions with OSHA, EPA, DOT, DHS, and other state or federal regulatory agencies, and address site-level issues.
Audit the facility and personnel for safety and environmental deficiencies and promptly correct or address them.
Manage workers’ compensation claims through closure in conjunction with site and corporate safety resources.
Maintain and analyze accident statistics, investigate or arrange investigations of accidents and near misses, prepare findings and prevention recommendations, implement approved actions, and prepare required reports.
Support risk assessments and monitor the availability and suitability of assessments and safe work practices.
Implement and assess Emergency Management System procedures, including conducting fire evacuation and severe-weather drills at least annually.
Liaise between management and staff on HSE matters to promote consistent understanding and application of policies and procedures.
Maintain OSHA records and reports and required programs and training; provide safety-program training for new hires and ensure employees can identify workplace hazards.
Ensure legal environmental compliance, identify opportunities for continual improvement, represent the operation with health, safety, and environmental bodies, and integrate environmental management and sustainability into policies and operations.
Complete applicable USEPA and other environmental-agency reporting and recordkeeping.
Communicate problems and questions to site leadership and implement solutions to minimize risk.
Follow safety procedures and DSV policies, comply with applicable regulations, and take responsibility for job-related equipment, supplies, documents, and materials.
Communicate with staff at all levels and with the public as appropriate, and participate in cross-training activities to build knowledge and provide backup support.