Supervisor, Health and Safety

Health and Safety Supervisor

Location:

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

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.

• 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.

• 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…