Our client is one of the worlds fastest-growing, tech-driven logistics giants that already dominates the e-commerce delivery space across Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. They are now heavily investing to launch their European operations starting in Italy, offering a rare opportunity to build a business from scratch ('0 to 1') with the financial backing and stability of a multi-billion-dollar global enterprise.
I. Job Responsibilities
1. Health & Safety Compliance
- Establish and implement local Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policies from scratch, ensuring strict compliance with Italian workplace safety regulations (e.g., D.Lgs. 81/08).
- Act as the point of contact for local health and safety authorities (ASL, INAIL, Fire Department) and ensure all site certifications and permits are up to date.
- Draft, update, and manage the Risk Assessment Document (DVR - Documento di Valutazione dei Rischi) for the hub and office facilities.
2. Physical Security & Loss Prevention
- Develop and oversee the physical security infrastructure of the sorting hub, including CCTV monitoring, access control systems, and perimeter security.
- Lead investigations into parcel losses, damages, or potential internal/external theft. Implement preventative measures to minimize shrinkage.
- Manage external security vendors (e.g., security guards, alarm response teams) and ensure service quality.
3. Site Inspections & Risk Management
- Conduct regular on-site safety audits and daily patrols on the warehouse floor to identify potential hazards (e.g., forklift operations, heavy lifting, sorting machinery).
- Promptly correct unsafe behaviors and enforce the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) among all operational staff and third-party drivers.
4. Emergency Response & Accident Handling
- Develop and drill Emergency Response Plans (fire evacuation, first-aid protocols, natural disasters).
- Lead the investigation of any on-site accidents or near-misses, analyze root causes, and implement corrective actions to achieve a "Zero Accident" goal.
5. Training & Culture Building
- Organize and conduct mandatory HSE training for new hires, hub workers, and external drivers.
- Foster a strong "Safety First" culture within the fast-paced, high-intensity logistics operations environment.
II. Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in EHS, Security, or Loss Prevention management, ideally within the logistics, express delivery, e-commerce fulfillment, or manufacturing industries.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of Italian labor laws and occupational health and safety legislation (specifically D.Lgs. 81/08).
- Hands-on Approach: Willingness to spend significant time on the warehouse floor (100% on-site). Highly resilient and capable of working in a fast-paced, 24/7 logistics startup environment.
- Language Skills: Native or highly professional proficiency in Italian and fluent in English. Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is considered a strong plus.
- Skills: Excellent communication, problem-solving, and crisis management skills. Uncompromising integrity and strong ethical standards.