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Regional Health and Safety Manager

Are you an individual who can drive execution of Health & Safety processes and monitor effectiveness through KPI’s? We are looking for a Health and Safety leader with strong knowledge of safety regulations and legislation to lead our  growing team!

 

About the Role

 

How you will contribute

  • 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

 

Your Key Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health is preferred with a minimum of certification in the designated country for health, safety, and environment. 
  • At least 8 years of 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.
  • OSHA 10 hour or Basic Knowledge of Plant Safety and Current First Aid/CPR First Responder Training desired.
  • 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.

About the Role

How you will contribute

  • 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

 

Your Key Qualifications

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

Compensation
DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally; stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.


About DP World
We are the leading provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain logistics, enabling the flow of trade across the globe. Our comprehensive range of products and services covers every link of the integrated supply chain – from maritime and inland terminals to marine services and industrial parks as well as technology-driven customer solutions. Both syncreon and Imperial are part of our family. 
 
We deliver these services through an interconnected global network of 295 business units in 78 countries across six continents, with a significant presence both in high-growth and mature markets. Wherever we operate, we integrate sustainability and responsible corporate citizenship into our activities, striving for a positive contribution to the economies and communities where we live and work. 


Our dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 97,657 from 158 nationalities are committed to delivering unrivalled value to our customers and partners. We do this by focusing on mutually beneficial relationships – with governments, shippers, traders, and other stakeholders along the global supply chain – relationships built on a foundation of mutual trust and enduring partnership. 

We think ahead, anticipate change and deploy industry-leading digital technology to further broaden our vision to disrupt world trade and create the smartest, most efficient and innovative solutions, while ensuring a positive and sustainable impact on economies, societies and our planet.

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.
 
By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this or other job vacancies.


Nearest Major Market: Atlanta

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