Health & Safety Manager

Responsibilities Act as a subject matter expert and consultant to manage highly technical HSE subject matters with site management teams, corporate HSE, external regulatory agencies, talent development, and provide strategic leadership for site-level staff to build sustainable loss improvement processes and ensure program effectiveness. Support and promote safe practices and environmental commitments in alignment with company commitments, policies, and compliance requirements. Maintain working knowledge of basic HSE regulations and practices such as Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT), Hazard Communication, Emergency Action Plans (EAP), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Machine Guarding, Fire Prevention, and Electrical Safety. Conduct pre-operational risk assessments on new sites, design, propose and implement risk mitigation measures within the region. Provide training and coaching to local Health & Safety Managers to ensure technical competence and leadership development within the region. Create a positive partnership with Facility Leadership and serve as point of contact for safety related matters. Conduct HSE audits and assessments of ongoing operations to measure compliance with regulatory requirements and conformance to company policies. Plan, administer, and manage organization safety policies, programs, procedures, and systems for assigned region and ensure all employees receive HSE inductions within the region. Act as DSV representative for OSHA, EPA, FDA, or other state and federal regulatory agencies and address any issues that may arise on a site level for the applicable region. Foster teamwork and pride in the company safety program. Publish monthly safety topics and training for site level use. Ensure compliance with federal, state and local Health, Safety & Environmental regulations & Life Safety Code as well as customer specific requirements. Monitor HSE controllers & Site Managers in executing safe work practices and adherence to standards. Assist in the investigation of the root cause from HSE complaints put forward by employees, customers, clients, and contractors. Follow up to ensure corrective actions are implemented where necessary and ensure any certification requirements are complied with. Assist in coordination of the investigation and analysis of accidents and near misses; recommend corrective action(s) working together with site safety designees. Coordinate with site safety managers/representatives on Health, Safety, & Environment plans and ensure they are in line with Quality Management Systems policies and procedures. Ensure implementation of emergency procedures (EAP, ERP, BCP & EDP). Coordinate and deliver HSE training regionally (where and when required). Assist in providing information on HSE for RFP submissions. Ensure that all sites risk registers within the region are up to date and that the following are current and on file: routine/non-routine risks, job hazard analysis. Assist in the publication of the year-end OSHA 300 log for the applicable regions. Assist in the completion of OSHA surveys. Assist in the administration of Workers’ Compensation claims including Return to Work (RTW). Prepare and maintain documents outlining procedures for proper storage and handling of hazardous materials at all applicable facilities. Maintain working knowledge of current EPA and DOT regulations including HAZWOPER and Hazard Communication. Oversee transportation of hazardous materials in compliance with EPA & DOT/IMDG/IATA regulations. Develop and implement proper training regimen for employees as required by law for shipping, handling, and storage of hazardous materials. Must be available for after-hours calls and/or responses. Requirements Minimum 5 years’ experience in a medium to large warehouse in a HSE management capacity supervising 5 or more associates. Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene) preferred. Prior experience in safety observations/inspections, developing and implementing compliance strategies and plans. Knowledge and understanding of current Environmental / Sustainability Topics (e.g., Environmental Regulations, Green Energy Technologies, Greenhouse Gases, Waste and Recycling, Energy / Water Conservation). Strong computer skills are required. Proficient use of MS Office Applications. Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or similar certification preferred. Bilingual (Preferred). Hard Skills HSE management Risk assessments Safety observations Compliance strategies Training development Accident investigation Hazardous materials handling Emergency procedures Environmental regulations Sustainability topics Soft Skills Leadership Teamwork Communication Coaching Consultation Problem-solving Organizational skills Strategic planning Partnership building Technical competence Certifications & Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Hygiene Associate Safety Professional (ASP) #J-18808-Ljbffr