RBS Health & Safety Coordinator

Rbs Health & Safety Coordinator

KNAPP brings new technology to warehouse automation.

The KNAPP Group is a global provider of intelligent automation solutions for intralogistics and manufacturing, specializing in the sectors healthcare, fashion/apparel, general retail, food retail, industry and service. We live and breathe automation. We – more than 8,000 employees of the KNAPP Group in over 60 locations worldwide, shaping the future-oriented industry of intralogistics are dedicated to making complexity simple.

One of the KNAPP's primary goals is to use continuous innovation to drive warehouse automation forward, always with the specific needs of the customers in mind. KNAPP Group's unrelenting development activity is evident in everything from automated order picking systems and continuing refinement of container handling technology to its state-of-the-art, industry leading software solutions.

Safety Leadership & Oversight

• Lead safety briefings and toolbox talks for the maintenance team.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all safety-related matters at the site.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through coaching, mentoring, and training.
• Implement and maintain the ISO 45001:2018-compliant OHS Management System at the site level.
• Support the maintenance team, ensuring adherence to all safety protocols and procedures.
• Collaborate with the corporate Safety Compliance department to align site practices with Knapp standards.
• Update and maintain accurate safety records, reports, and documentation in compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Responsible for maintaining records in accordance with OSHA 29
  
  CFR 1904 and HIPA.
• Manage worker's comp and the return-to-work program at site level.
• Recommend, document, and monitor safety equipment and training programs.

Compliance, Auditing & Risk Management

• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments of maintenance operations, equipment, and work areas.
• Develop and maintain audit schedules, checklists, and documentation aligned with OSHA, ISO 45001, and company standards.
• Support internal audits and external audits related to ISO 45001 and ISO 9001 compliance.
• Ensure non-conformance tracking, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Collaborate with quality and compliance teams to align safety practices with broader management systems.
• Maintain audit readiness and ensure timely closure of audit findings with proper documentation.

Incident Response & Investigation

• Lead investigations into safety incidents, near misses, and equipment failures.
• Develop and implement corrective actions and preventive measures.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.

Training & Maintenance

• Responsible for continuous improvement and training to ensure compliance with all legal requirements pertaining to OHS and ISO 45001.
• Provide training programs for all OH&S topics, including actions and process(es) needed to determine and address risks and opportunities to the extent necessary to have confidence that they are carried out as planned.
• Track and ensure completion of required certifications and refresher courses.
• Support onboarding of new maintenance staff and visitors with safety induction.
• Obtain Competent Person status in key safety areas such as Fall Protection, PIT, MEWP, WAVe, and others as needed.

Internal Systems

• Ensure the integration of the OH&SMS requirements into KUS business systems.
• Oversee the Safety Portal and all supporting documentation for the site.

Communication

• Work closely with all RBS operations and Safety Compliance teams.
• Participate in cross-functional safety committees and improvement initiatives.
• Provide regular reports and updates to the RBS Director and Safety Compliance department.
• Continually demonstrate ability to raise awareness of the health and safety processes to KUS employees and other interested parties.

• Degree in Occupational Safety or a related field preferred, or equivalent combination and experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a safety role within an industrial, logistics, or warehouse environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA…