Safety Leader for New Warehouse Launch

DP World; Commerce (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World in Commerce, Georgia is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Supervisor to help launch a new warehouse operation. You will lead safety programs, inspections, and training to establish a compliant safety culture from day one on the warehouse floor.

The role requires hands-on leadership in a fast-paced start-up, partnering with operations, HR, contractors, and customers to implement proactive safety measures and ensure OSHA compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental health, industrial hygiene, risk management, or related field; other combinations may be considered.
• Three+ years of health and safety experience in warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, logistics, or similar environments.
• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements and warehouse safety practices.
• Experience conducting incident investigations, risk assessments, safety inspections, and employee training.
• Experience supporting a new site launch or rapid-growth environment preferred.
• Strong communication, coaching, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with employees and leaders at all levels.
• Calm, objective, and responsive handling of urgent safety matters.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn safety-management systems.
• OSHA 30-hour, First Aid/CPR or other safety certification preferred.
• CSP/ASP/GSP or similar certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of the site’s health and safety programs, policies, procedures, and training.
• Help establish a proactive safety culture for a new warehouse operation.
• Conduct routine inspections, risk assessments, safety observations, and job hazard analyses.
• Identify workplace hazards and partner with operations to implement corrective actions.
• Lead or support investigations involving injuries, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Complete incident documentation, identify root causes, and monitor corrective actions to completion.
• Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA standards and company policies.
• Coordinate safety training, including new‑hire orientation, powered industrial truck safety, emergency response, ergonomics, hazard communication, and site-specific programs.
• Maintain safety records, inspection documents, training records, and regulatory logs.
• Review operational changes for potential safety risks and coordinate mitigations.
• Support emergency preparedness activities, drills, and response plans.
• Monitor use of PPE and safe material-handling practices.
• Analyze safety trends and communicate findings to site leadership.
• Coach supervisors and employees on safe practices and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in safety meetings and continuous-improvement initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication

Coaching

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

DP World in Commerce, Georgia is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Supervisor to help launch a new warehouse operation. You will lead safety programs, inspections, and training to establish a compliant safety culture from day one on the warehouse floor.

The role requires hands-on leadership in a fast-paced start-up, partnering with operations, HR, contractors, and customers to implement proactive safety measures and ensure OSHA compliance.