Supervisor – Safety & Security

Jobtailor; Walton (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DSV is seeking a Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) professional to lead safety programs at a logistics site in Kentucky. You will implement risk-reduction actions, train staff, and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and DOT standards, while reporting KPIs to leadership.

The role requires a strong background in safety management, experience with WMS and RF scanners, and the ability to work nights/weekends when needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 3 years’ experience in logistics, distribution, or related environment.
• Experience in safety observations/inspections and developing/completing compliance plans.
• Knowledge of safety and health management systems and practices.
• Forklift training certification or MHE knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support site leadership and operating teams with daily health, safety, and environmental activities.
• Coach, teach, and train site personnel on safe operating behaviors.
• Design, develop, and implement safety and risk-control programs.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, procedures, and site SOPs.
• Establish HSE goals, action plans, KPIs, and reporting systems.
• Advise senior and operations managers on HSE policies and procedures.
• Monitor and manage risk assessments and implement audits.

Skills

Safety Observations

Compliance Strategy

Accident Investigation

Emergency Management

Forklift Operation

WMS Knowledge

Mathematical Skills

RF Scanner Experience

HSE Policy Development

Safety Audits

Business Communication

Coaching and Training

Problem-Solving

Team Collaboration

Flexibility

Forklift Training Certification

MHE Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Support site leadership and operating teams with day-to-day health, safety, and environmental activities
• Coach, teach, and train site personnel on safe operating behaviors
• Design, develop, and implement safety and risk-control programs
• Ensure compliance with DSV safety policies, procedures, statutory requirements, and site/client SOPs
• Establish HSE goals, action plans, KPIs, and reporting systems
• Ensure trained HSE resources and effective legal-compliance systems are in place
• Review and develop HSE policies and procedures in line with best practices
• Advise senior and operations managers on HSE policies and procedures
• Monitor and manage risk assessments
• Implement workplace safety audits and corrective actions
• Represent DSV with OSHA, EPA, DOT, DHS, and other regulatory agencies
• Audit facilities and personnel for safety and environmental deficiencies
• Handle workers’ compensation claims through closure
• Maintain accident statistics, analyze trends, investigate accidents and near-misses, and implement preventive actions
• Implement and monitor emergency management procedures, including annual fire evacuation and severe-weather drills
• Maintain OSHA recordkeeping, reporting, programs, and training
• Conduct safety training for new hires and ensure employees can identify workplace hazards
• Manage environmental compliance, improvement initiatives, sustainability integration, and USEPA reporting
• Communicate issues to site leadership and implement solutions to minimize risk
• Perform other duties assigned by the General Manager

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 3 years’ experience working in a logistics, distribution, or relevant environment
• Prior experience in safety observations/inspections and developing and implementing compliance strategies and plans
• Knowledge of safety and health management systems and practices
• Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience with RF scanners
• Knowledge of WMS functions
• English reading, writing, and verbal skills
• Business communication skills
• Basic to intermediate mathematical skills for verifying quantities, counting inventory, and related duties
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights and weekends
• Ability to work in unregulated warehouse temperatures
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Preferred: Prior MHE certification or basic MHE operation knowledge
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull 11–20 pounds; reach above shoulder, squat, or kneel

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in health, safety, and environmental management, including compliance with OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations. Proficient in developing and implementing safety programs, conducting training, and managing risk assessments to ensure a safe workplace.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• HSE Program Development
• OSHA Compliance
• Safety Training Implementation
• Risk Assessment Management
• Microsoft Office Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Safety Observations
• Compliance Strategy Development
• Accident Investigation
• Emergency Management Procedures
• Forklift Operation
• WMS Functions Knowledge
• Mathematical Skills
• RF Scanner Experience
• HSE Policy Development
• Safety Audit Implementation

Soft Skills

• Business Communication Skills
• Coaching and Training
• Problem-Solving
• Team Collaboration
• Flexibility

Certifications & Qualifications

• Forklift Training Certification
• MHE Certification (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

• Health and Safety Management
• Environmental Compliance
• Logistics
• Distribution
• Safety Policies and Procedures