Safety Leader – Startup Warehouse Ops

Syncreon; Commerce (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World in Commerce, GA is hiring a Health and Safety Specialist to help build a safety culture from Day 1 in a large-scale warehouse operation. You will partner with Operations to implement safety programs, conduct audits, and drive incident investigations while ensuring OSHA compliance and continuous improvement.

This is an onsite, 24/7 role with cross-functional collaboration across HR, Quality, and leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting safety programs in warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, fulfillment, or distribution operations
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, warehouse safety practices, and incident investigation processes
• Experience conducting safety audits, training, and corrective action follow-up
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to build positive working relationships across all levels of the operation
• Comfortable working in a highly visible onsite role within a fast-paced 24/7 environment
• Startup, high-growth, or peak season operational experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Partner with Operations leadership to establish and maintain a strong safety-first culture from startup through steady-state operations
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments throughout the warehouse operation
• Assist in the development and implementation of site-specific safety programs, SOPs, training materials, and compliance initiatives
• Support incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and injury prevention strategies
• Monitor compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and customer safety requirements
• Conduct safety orientations, training sessions, toolbox talks, and ongoing employee coaching
• Track and analyze safety KPIs, trends, and audit findings to drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Partner closely with HR, Operations, Quality, and leadership teams to address safety concerns and operational risks
• Assist with workers’ compensation processes, return-to-work coordination, and injury case management
• Participate in startup readiness activities including process development, warehouse layout reviews, equipment safety evaluations, and operational ramp-up planning
• Support employee engagement initiatives that promote safety awareness and accountability across all shifts

Job description

DP World in Commerce, GA is hiring a Health and Safety Specialist to help build a safety culture from Day 1 in a large-scale warehouse operation. You will partner with Operations to implement safety programs, conduct audits, and drive incident investigations while ensuring OSHA compliance and continuous improvement.

This is an onsite, 24/7 role with cross-functional collaboration across HR, Quality, and leadership.