Supervisor, Health and Safety

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

Health and Safety Supervisor

Location: Commerce, Georgia | On-Site | New Warehouse Start-Up

Build Safety Into Something New

Are you passionate about creating a workplace where safety is more than a requirement—it is part of how every employee works, leads, and succeeds?

DP World is seeking an experienced, hands‑on Health and Safety Supervisor to help launch an exciting new warehouse operation in Commerce, Georgia. This is a unique opportunity to establish the site’s safety culture from day one, influence operational practices, and help build a safe, compliant, and high-performing workplace.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a fast‑paced start‑up environment, partnering closely with operations, HR, employees, contractors, and customers. This position requires someone who can move easily between strategic planning and hands‑on execution on the warehouse floor.

What You Will Do

• 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 timely corrective actions.
• Lead or support investigations involving workplace injuries, incidents, near misses, property damage, and unsafe conditions.
• Complete incident documentation, identify root causes, and monitor corrective actions through completion.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local health and safety requirements, including OSHA standards and company policies.
• Coordinate required safety training, including new‑hire orientation, powered industrial truck safety, emergency response, ergonomics, hazard communication, and other site‑specific programs.
• Maintain required safety records, reports, inspection documents, training records, and regulatory logs.
• Review operational changes, equipment installations, and new processes for potential safety risks.
• Support emergency preparedness activities, drills, evacuation procedures, and response plans.
• Monitor the proper use of personal protective equipment and safe material‑handling practices.
• Analyze safety trends and performance data and communicate findings and recommendations to site leadership.
• Coach supervisors and employees on safe work practices, regulatory requirements, and individual accountability.
• Participate in safety meetings, employee engagement activities, and continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a visible and approachable safety resource throughout the operation.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on the needs of the business.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental health, industrial hygiene, risk management, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Three or more years of health and safety experience in warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, logistics, or a similar operational environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements and commonly used warehouse safety practices.
• Experience conducting incident investigations, risk assessments, safety inspections, and employee training.
• Experience supporting a new site launch, operational start‑up, or rapid‑growth environment strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, coaching, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with employees and leaders at all levels.
• Ability to remain calm, objective, and responsive when handling urgent safety matters.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn company reporting and safety‑management systems.
• OSHA 30‑hour certification, First Aid/CPR certification, or other recognized safety certification preferred.
• CSP, ASP, GSP, or similar professional safety certification is a plus.

What Success Looks Like

You Will Be Successful In This Role If You

• Lead by example and maintain a consistent presence on the warehouse floor.
• Address safety concerns promptly, fairly, and professionally.
• Balance regulatory compliance with practical operational solutions.
• Communicate expectations clearly and follow through on commitments.
• Encourage employees to speak up, report concerns, and participate in creating a safer workplace.
• Adapt quickly as staffing levels, customer requirements, and operational priorities change.
• Use data, observation, and employee feedback to continuously improve the site’s safety performance.
• Demonstrate the DP World Principles by creating an environment where people feel respected, supported, and accountable for safety.

About The Role

How you will contribute

• Assist in the identification, development and administration of company safety training programs.
• Monitor, revise, and implement ongoing updates in safety regulations, laws or reporting requirements. Providing technical safety and health support and information to all employees.
• Coordinate and administer safety training initiatives for the company to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT and all other regulatory requirements.
• Administer mandatory environmental, health and safety training and ensure all newly hired employees, agency employees, contractors, visitors and transferred employees receive proper training.
• Assist with the enforcement of regulatory regulations and company policies. Assist with launches of new facilities in relation to EHS programs
• Ensure compliance to audit standards and work with auditors and vendors to answer findings and complaints in a timely, efficient and professional manner.
• Ensure employees operate in a safe, orderly, and clean environment. Involved in the development of work procedures and makes health and safety recommendations accordingly.
• Review injury/illness and non‑injury incident investigation reports and follows up as necessary.
• 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.
• Serve as a member of the First Aid/CPR Responder/ERT teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses — Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end‑to‑end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what’s possible.

The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O.

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