Supervisor, Management, Healthcare Management

Location:

USA - Houston, 10650 Okanella Street

Division:
Solutions

Job Posting

Title:

Supervisor, Safety

Time Type:
Full Time

The Safety Supervisor is responsible for day‑to‑day health, safety and environmental support to site leadership and operating teams within the designated facility. The role includes coaching, teaching and training site personnel on safe operating behaviors and the design, development and implementation of safety and risk control programs. The Safety Supervisor ensures that DSV’s Safety Programs, Policies and Procedures are adhered to and that the facility complies with all statutory requirements (including, but not limited to, OHSAS 18001:2007 & ISO 14001:2004) where applicable.

The position functions as a subject‑matter expert and consultant to help internal clients build sustainable loss‑improvement processes within the facility.

• HSE Policies and Procedures
  • Responsible for the overall safety and security of the assigned facility, operations, and staff for the site.
  • Maintain positive IFR statistics and other safety metrics for the assigned location/operations.
  • Ensure compliance with the standards outlined in the DSV Safety Programs Policies and Procedures and the related site and client specific Standard Operation Procedures.
  • Establish HSE goals that are consistent with corporate policies and aligned with the corporate and site vision.
  • Ensure adequately trained, skilled HSE resources are in place, and actively support needed HSE activity to hold the facility accountable.
  • Implement effective systems to comply with all applicable HSE laws and regulations.
  • Communicate site HSE goals, action plans, and results to the organization.
  • Review and develop HSE policies and procedures on an annual basis in keeping with best practices.
  • Consult with senior managers and other operation managers and give advice on formulating best‑practice policies and procedures.
  • Keep staff and leadership abreast of any changes in HSE Legislation and changes in DSV Corporate HSE related processes.
• Risk Assessment
  • Devise, develop and monitor effective Risk Assessment management strategies and implementation.
  • Ensure appropriate HSE risk assessments are completed by an appropriately trained or qualified person.
• Monitoring Performance (Documentation, Tracking, Statistics and Reporting)
  • Propose, implement and monitor measures necessary to comply with HSE Regulations.
  • Design, implement and monitor workplace safety audits and ensure any needed changes to promote safety in the workplace are implemented.
  • Along with the Site GM and DSV Corporate Safety personnel serve as the DSV representative for OSHA, EPA, DOT, DHS or other State and Federal regulatory agencies and address any issues that may arise on a site level.
  • Audit facility and personnel for any safety and/or environmental deficiencies and correct or address promptly.
  • Handle all workers’ compensation claims that arise until closure (in conjunction with site and corporate safety resources).
• Health and Safety
  • Maintain accident statistics, analyze trends and propose and take remedial action where necessary.
  • Investigate or arrange for all accidents and near‑misses be investigated, prepare report of findings, including recommendations to prevent recurrence and implement approved course of action.
  • Assist and support Risk Assessments. Monitor the availability and appropriateness of risk assessments and, where necessary, safe work practices.
  • Ensure the implementation of the Emergency Management System (EMS) procedures and monitor its effectiveness by undertaking fire evacuation and severe weather drills at the facility at least once a year.
  • Liaison between management and staff on all matters relating to HSE to ensure consistent application and understanding of policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for OSHA recordkeeping, reporting and maintenance of required programs and training.
  • Ensure Safety Program is in place and conduct that training for all new hires.
  • Ensure all employees are trained and can identify potential hazards in the workplace.
• Environmental Management
  • Ensure, at minimum, legal compliance and reduce the risk of…