Safety Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

The Safety Manager is a visible leadership and development role.This individual is responsible for supporting the safety, quality, security, and facility maintenance.This position will need to ensure that DSV's Safety Programs Policies and Procedures are adhered to and that the facility iscomplying withall statutory requirements (including but not limited to OHSAS 18001:2007) where applicable. This position functions as a subject matter expert and consultant to help internal clients build sustainable loss improvement processes withinfacility.He/she will also ensure that the operation adheres to the overall corporate mission, vision, and core values while consistently meeting client and company expectations.The Safety/Quality Manager will report to the site General Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety

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  HSE Policies and Procedures

  
  

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  Responsible for the overall safety and security of assigned facility, operations, and staff for the site.

  
  

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  Maintain positive IFR statistics and other safety metrics for assigned location/operations.

  
  

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  Must ensure compliance with the standards outlined in the DSV Safety Programs Policies and Procedures and the related site and client specific Standard Operation Procedures. This includes the qualification of adequate resources, and the implementation of all necessary systems includingappropriate dailymanagement systems, annual assessments, and reporting of results internally and externally.

  
  

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  Establish HSE goals that are consistent with corporatepolicesand aligned with the corporate and site vision.

  
  

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  Ensure adequately trained skilled HSE resources are inplace, andactively support needed HSE activity to hold the facility accountable.

  
  

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  Implement effective systems tocomply withall applicable HSE laws and regulations. This includes knowing all applicable legal requirements, having a process to meet each requirement, and having adequate data thatdemonstratesin-compliance performance.

  
  

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  Communicate site HSE goals, action plans, and results to the organization. Implement an effective system to drive positive HSE results, update HSE KPI scores and action plans regularly, and issue allrequiredHSE data on time and accurately andmaintainan up-to-date facility HSE performance profile.

  
  

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  Review and develop HSE policies and procedures on an annual basis in keeping with best practices and ensure all training is completedin a timely manner.

  
  

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  Consult with senior managers and other operation managers and give advice on formulatingbest-practicepolicies and procedures.

  
  

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  Keep staff and leadership abreast of any changes in HSE Legislation and changes in DSV Corporate HSE related processes.

  
  

Risk Assessment

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  Devise, develop andmonitoreffective Risk Assessment management strategies and implementation.

  
  

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  Ensureappropriate HSErisk assessments are completed by an appropriately trained or qualified person.

  
  

Monitoring Performance (Documentation, Tracking, Statistics and Reporting)

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  Propose,implementandmonitormeasures necessary tocomply withHSE Regulations.

  
  

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  Design, implement and monitor workplace safety audits and ensure any needed changes to promote safety in the workplace are implemented.

  
  

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  Along with theSiteGM and DSV Corporate Safety personnel serve as the DSV representative for OSHA, EPA, DOT, DHS or other State and Federal regulatory agencies and address any issues that may arise on a site level.

  
  

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  Audit facility and personnel for any safety and/or environmental deficiencies and correct or address promptly.

  
  

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  Handle all workers' compensation claims that arise until closure (in conjunction with site and corporate safety resources)

  
  

Health and Safety

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  Maintain accident statistics, analyze trends and propose and take remedial action where necessary.

  
  

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  Investigate or arrange for all accidents and near-missesbeinvestigated, preparereportof finds, including recommendations to prevent recurrence and implement approved course of action. Wherenecessaryprepare reports to the enforcing authority and DSV Corporate Safety Department asrequired.

  
  

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  Assistand support Risk Assessments. Monitor the availability and appropriateness of risk assessments and, where necessary, safe work practices.

  
  

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  Ensure the implementation of the Emergency Management System (EMS) procedures andmonitorits effectiveness by undertaking fire evacuation and severe weather drills at the facility at least once a year.

  
  

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  Liaison between management and staff on all matters relating to HSE to ensure consistent application and understanding of policies and procedures.

  
  

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  Responsible for OSHA recordkeeping, reporting and maintenance of required programs and training.

  
  

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  Ensure Safety Program is in place and conducts that training for all New Hires

  
  

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  Ensure all employees are trained and can identify potential hazards in the workplace.

  
  

Environmental Management

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  Ensure, at minimum, legal compliance and reduce the risk of non-compliance.

  
  

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  Identifyopportunities for continuous environmental improvement.

  
  

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  Represent the operation with local and national health,safetyandenvironmentbodies.

  
  

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  Promote and coordinate the integration of environmental management and sustainability issues into policies,rulesand operations.

  
  

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  Responsible for all USEPA and other environmental agency reporting and recordkeeping when applicable.

  
  

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  Other duties can be assigned by the General Manager.

  
  

OTHER DUTIES

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  Communicates all problems and questions to site leadershipand implements solutions to minimize risk.

  
  

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  Followall safety procedures.

  
  

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  Responsible for all equipment, supplies, documents, and materials related tojob.

  
  

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  Responsible for following all DSV policies and procedures.

  
  

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  Complies withall federal, state, and local regulations.

  
  

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  Communicates with all levels of staff andthe publicasappropriate tothe job.

  
  

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  Work overtime as dictated by business whether mandatory or voluntary

  
  

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education& Experience:

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  High school diplomaof GED isrequired

  
  

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  3 years' experience working ina logistics/distribution/relevant environment

  
  

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  Prior experience in safety observations/inspections, developing and implementing compliance strategies and plans.

  
  

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  Knowledge of safety and health management systems and practices.

  
  

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  Preferred: PriorMHE certification / knowledge of basic MHE operation

  
  

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  Must be able to work in unregulated temperatures within the warehouse during the warmer and colder months can range from mild to moderate

  
  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations

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  Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program

  
  

SKILLS,KNOWLEDGEAND ABILITIES

Computer Skills

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  Basic understanding of WMS (Warehouse Management Systems)

  
  

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  Strongproficiencyin basic MS Office applications

  
  

Language Skills

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  English (reading, writing, verbal)

  
  

Mathematical Skills

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  Intermediate as needed for financials/budgeting

  
  

Other Skills

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  Strong attention to detail accuracy andaccomplishjobtasksin a timely manner

  
  

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  Good organizational and personnel skills

  
  

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  Good communicationskills, written and oral

  
  

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  Good leadership, supervision, and planning skills

  
  

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  Able to work flexible schedules, including nights and weekends, as required by the operation

  
  

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  Participate inestablishedcross training metrics activities with the opportunity to improve their knowledge in multiple areas/departments and be able toassistas a back-up when the need may arise.

  
  

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  Must be able to effectively adapt to change and thrive in a stimulating, fast-pacedwork environment.

  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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  4-Year College Degree preferred, will consider equivalent experience or combination of education and experience

  
  

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  3PL management experience strongly preferred

  
  

CORE COMPETENCIES

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Occasionally

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  Handling/Fingering, Sitting

  
  

Frequently

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  Bending

  
  

Constantly

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  Walking and Standing

  
  

Ability to Lift/Carry and Push/Pull

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  21-50 pounds

  
  

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  Reachaboveshoulder, reach outward, squat, or kneel.

  
  

Other Physical Requirements: