Health & Safety Specialist, Supervisor

DSV - Global transport and logistics
In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers.  Read more at www.dsv.com 

Location: USA - McCarran, Reno 3300 Waltham Way Suite 106 

Division: Solutions 
Job Posting Title: Health & Safety Specialist, Supervisor 
Time Type: Full Time

Role Summary: Responsible for the development, administration, and support of U.S. Land driver safety programs, as well as the development, management and oversight of the U.S. Land security programs addressing personnel security, property security, and cargo security.

Principal Responsibilities:

(The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all expectations.):

• Develop, implement and maintain skill development programs for the U.S. Land drivers.

• Develop, implement and maintain job injury avoidance and mitigation policies, procedures, and programs for U.S. Land drivers and employees.

• Investigate all job injuries, identify root cause(s), and implement remedial measures.

• Ensure all reporting required by any governmental agencies (state or federal) is timely and accurately completed.

• Develop data, metrics and goals tied to the reduction of the frequency and severity of job injuries for the U.S. Land fleet and employees.

• Partner with the operations teams to reduce the frequency and severity of job injuries for the U.S. Land fleet and employees.

• Conduct regular inspections of U.S. Land terminals and facilities to ensure compliance with all state and federal Health and Safety regulations, identify hazards, and take all necessary remediation actions.

• Oversee the development, maintenance and administration of all security related policies, procedures and programs.

• Lead, develop and oversee the daily activities of the of the U.S. Land Security Manager, the Security Coordinators and all supporting roles.

• Act as liaison with other Schenker safety and security teams to identify best practices and support all corporate-wide security initiatives.

• Partner with the Facilities Management teams to ensure that all necessary safety systems are implemented and maintained at all U.S. Land terminals and the home office.

• Support the U.S. Land Fleet and Logistics team in cargo theft avoidance initiatives.

 

The individual in this position must be capable of performing all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Assignment Complexity

Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Exercise judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Act as advisor to subordinate(s) to meet schedules and/or resolve technical problems. Develop and administer budgets, schedules, and performance requirements.

Accountability

Manage through subordinate supervisors or professionals the coordination of the activities for functional area with responsibility for results in terms of costs, methods, and employees.

Impact of Decisions

Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve goals results in additional costs and personnel, and serious delays in overall schedules.

Working Relationships

Frequently interact with subordinates, customers, and/or functional peer managers. May interact with senior management. Interactions normally involve matters between functional areas, other company divisions or units, or customers.

Scope

Receive assignments in the form of objectives and establishes goals to meet objectives. Provide guidance to subordinates to achieve goals in accordance with established policies. Work is reviewed and measured based on meeting objectives and schedules. Establishes and recommends changes to policies which effect subordinate organization(s).

Skills and Competencies:

(The following minimum requirements are normal guidelines and should not constrain the advancement of otherwise qualified personnel):

• Bachelor’s Degree plus 3+ years of relevant experience, or 5+ years of relevant experience

• Management, supervisor and/or leadership experience required

• Advanced Knowledge of the OSHA regulations required

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