Regional Health & Safety Leader, Multi-Site Compliance

DSV Air & Sea Inc.; Independence (KY); On-site; USD 98,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics seeks a Regional Health & Safety Manager to lead safety programs across multiple sites, focusing on injury prevention, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance. You will develop and manage policies, train local managers, and coordinate with regulatory agencies to ensure OSHA, EPA, and DOT compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive HSE knowledge, and an ability to travel regionally to support sites and deliver training and audits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a medium to large warehouse in a HSE management capacity supervising 5 or more associates.
• Bachelor's Degree, in 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 (i.e. Environmental Regulations, Green Energy Technologies, Greenhouse Gases, Waste and Recycling, Energy / Water Conservation, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Supports and promotes safe practices and environmental commitments in alignment with company commitments, policies, and compliance requirements.
• Working knowledge of basic HSE regulations and practices such as PIT, Hazard Communication, Emergency Action Plans (EAP), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Machine Guarding, Fire Prevention, and Electrical Safety.
• Conducts 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 and across the region.
• Creates a positive partnership with Facility Leadership and serves as point of contact for safety related matters.
• Conduct HSE audits and assessments of on-going operations to measure compliance with regulatory requirements and conformance to company policies.
• Plans, administers, and manages organization safety polices, programs, procedures, and systems for assigned region and ensures all employees receive HSE inductions within the region.
• 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.
• Fosters teamwork and pride in the company safety program.
• Publishes Monthly Safety topics and training for Site level use.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state and local Health, Safety & Environmental regulations & Life Safety Code as well as customer specific requirements.
• Monitors HSE controllers & Site Managers in executing safe work practices and adherence to standards.
• Assists in the investigation of the root cause from HSE complaints put forward by employees, customers, clients, and contractors.
• Follows up to ensure that corrective actions are implemented where necessary and ensures that any certification requirements are complied with.
• Assists 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 are in line with Quality Management Systems policies and procedures.
• Ensures implementation of emergency procedures (EAP, ERP, BCP & EDP).
• Coordinates and delivers HSE training regionally (where and when required).
• Assists in providing information on HSE for RFP submissions.
• Ensures 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
• Assists in the publication of the year-end OSHA 300 log for the applicable regions.
• Assists in the completion of OSHA surveys.
• Assisting in the administration of the Workers' Compensation claims including Return to Work (RTW).
• Prepare and maintain documents outlining the 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

HSE management

Safety training

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

OSHA/EPA knowledge

Communication

MS Office

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety

Tools

MS Office Applications

Job description

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics seeks a Regional Health & Safety Manager to lead safety programs across multiple sites, focusing on injury prevention, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance. You will develop and manage policies, train local managers, and coordinate with regulatory agencies to ensure OSHA, EPA, and DOT compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive HSE knowledge, and an ability to travel regionally to support sites and deliver training and audits.