Health & Safety Manager

Position Summary The Safety Manager leads operations in areas of injury prevention, task assessment, safety communications, hazardous materials storage and transportation compliance, and regulatory compliance. This is completed by developing, implementing, and managing company safety programs, policies and procedures to create a safe, secure, healthy, and accident‑free work environment. This position will need to ensure that the Groups' Health, Safety & Environmental Policies & Procedures are specific within the DSV Solutions environment and that sites are complying with all statutory requirements (including but not limited to OHSAS 18001 & ISO 14001) where applicable. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Support and promote safe practices and environmental commitments in alignment with company commitments, policies, and compliance requirements. 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 across 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 ensures all employees receive HSE inductions within the region. Represent DSV 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 and 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 that corrective actions are implemented where necessary and that any certification requirements are complied with. Assist in the coordination in 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 administration of the 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. 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 a 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. Skills & Abilities Education & Experience 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. Certificates & Licenses Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or similar certification preferred. Language Skills English (reading, writing, and verbal). Bilingual (Preferred). Mathematical Skills Intermediate skills required, as well as the functional use of spreadsheets to develop trends and track reactions to safety programs. Other Skills Ability to manage indirect reports. Excellent training skills. Good communication, supervisory and people skills essential. Strong project management and analytical skills and ability to pay attention to detail. Able to develop and deliver presentations to managers and executives. Able to be convincing, communicatively strong. Self‑Management Skills (e.g., dealing with stress, maintaining composure). Work Orientation (e.g., behaving with integrity, being dependable). Change Management Skills (e.g., learning agility, adapting to change). People and Relationship Management Skills (e.g., demonstrating teamwork, sensitivity to others, intercultural competence, leadership). Personality & Motivation (e.g., demonstrating enthusiasm and energy, drive to achieve goals, fact‑based, obliging, used to work self‑contained “by‑objective”, self‑motivated and a team player). Quality and Service Skills and Orientation (e.g., valuing quality, focusing on details). Travel Requirements Must be able to travel by plane and/or automobile. Up to 35% travel within United States. Physical Requirements Exposure to extreme temperature changes, moisture, noise, odors, and moving equipment. Ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time. Lifting, pushing, pulling, and/or carrying up to 70 lbs. Performing other physical activities such as reaching, bending and climbing. Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as steel toe shoes, safety glasses, ear protection and any other PPE required by the safety analysis. Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Compensation For this position, the expected base pay range is $107,000.00 - $110,000.00. Actual compensation will be determined based on job‑related factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location, in accordance with applicable laws and company policy. Benefits Information regarding DSV's benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details, is available through the DSV Benefits Showcase. Benefits, programs, and eligibility may vary by location and division in accordance with applicable state and local laws. Equal Employment Opportunity DSV is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you require special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with DSV, please contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time. #J-18808-Ljbffr