Warehouse Safety Lead — Startup, Compliance & Culture

DP World; Commerce (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World in Commerce, GA seeks a driven Health and Safety Specialist to join our startup leadership team. You will shape safety culture, programs, training, and standards for a large-scale, high-volume warehouse. This onsite role thrives in fast-paced environments and offers direct input from Day 1.

You will partner with Operations, HR, Quality, and leadership to build processes, execute safety programs, and drive continuous improvement across shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting safety programs within warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, fulfillment, or distribution operations.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and incident investigation processes.
• Ability to build positive working relationships across all levels of the operation.

Responsibilities

• Establish a proactive safety culture focused on engagement, compliance, prevention, and operational excellence.
• Partner with Operations leadership to 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 developing and implementing 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 coaching.
• Track and analyze safety KPIs, trends, and audit findings to drive improvements.
• Collaborate with HR, Operations, Quality, and leadership to address safety concerns and risks.
• Assist with workers’ compensation processes, return-to-work coordination, and injury case management.
• Participate in startup readiness activities including process development and floor layout reviews.
• Support employee engagement initiatives that promote safety awareness across shifts.

Skills

Safety programs

Warehouse safety

OSHA regulations

Incident investigations

Communication

Job description

DP World in Commerce, GA seeks a driven Health and Safety Specialist to join our startup leadership team. You will shape safety culture, programs, training, and standards for a large-scale, high-volume warehouse. This onsite role thrives in fast-paced environments and offers direct input from Day 1.

You will partner with Operations, HR, Quality, and leadership to build processes, execute safety programs, and drive continuous improvement across shifts.