Quality Assurance Specialist, Health, Safety And Environmental

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 90 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 - Itasca, N Arlington Heights Rd

Division: Air & Sea
Job Posting Title: Quality Assurance Specialist, Health, Safety and Environmental
Time Type: Full Time

The Health & Safety Specialist will provide guidance, using strong verbal and written communication skills as a subject matter expert on occupational safety and health standards, risk assessment methodologies and safety management systems. Assist the facility leadership with the design and implementation of a safety and health management system with an emphasis on compliance, critical hazards, and risk reduction.

General

• Support Health, Safety and Environmental programs for DSV Air & Sea U.S. / PR locations which includes branch office locations and warehousing.
• Analyze Health and Safety data for the area of responsibility (AR) and implement programs to improve the Health and Safety performance;
• Carry out Health & Safety risk assessments in the area of responsibility (AR)
• Carry out aspects & impacts assessments in the area of responsibility
• Carry out accident investigations (including environmental incidents) when needed and ensure effective Corrective Actions implemented and closed out;
• Provide guidance to the AR on the requirements of identifying and implementing local HS&E Laws and monitor that compliance has been carried out.
• Coordinate environmental activities with HSE agents, including collection of Eco-Consumption data, implementing local Sustainability campaigns (including Sustainability week activities), review and communication of key environmental documents to ensure ISO 14001 compliance.
• Ensure the implementation of the corporate HSE Management System in the AR
• Ensure compliance to legal and regulatory Health & Safety requirements
• Continuous development, identification, and implementation of HSE training; train HSE Officers in the AR
• Continuous evaluation and identification of HS related Customer/Industry requirements.
• Engage regularly with HSE Agents in the AR ensuring HS performance is met.
• Conduct monthly Heath & Safety meetings with HS Agents
• Support customer audits in regard to the HSE requirements for the AR.
• Perform internal and external HSE audits according to the regional audit plan
• Ability to implement ISO9001, ISO45000, ISO14001 requirements within business unit

Function / Market & Industry Knowledge / Business Acumen / Process working

• Excellent knowledge & experience in implementing an HSE Management System
• Excellent know how of ISO45000, ISO 14001, ISO9001
• Excellent know how in carrying out an QHSE Internal Audits
• Knowledge of freight forwarding / logistics / supply chain management
• Overall understanding of business processes and interdependencies
• Knowledge about trends and challenges for the industry
• Willingness to travel approx. 20-30%

COMMUNICATION & PRESENTATION

• Ability to communicate openly and confidently

• Ability to influence and convince others in a way that results in acceptance and agreement

• Ability to shape conversations to ensure focus and understanding

• Effective listening

• Ability to clearly and concisely present both written and/or oral information

CHANGE MANAGEMENT / INNOVATION

• Ability for systematic and rational analysis to identify the root cause of problems

• Willingness to challenge the status quo and to drive innovation and change

• Capable to generate creative ideas/solutions

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP

• Ability to recognize legal trends (regulations) incl. compliance environment

• Ability to recognize Industry and Market trends and developments

• Ability to initiate and implement new approaches and procedures, to set robust plans in advance,

to initiate implementation steps

ACCOUNTABILITY

• Strong decision making capabilities and high accountability:

(Ability and willingness to decide on the basis of root cause analysis and agreed criteria and to

make decisions also in difficult situations)

• Credibility

• Assertiveness

• Capable to make informed judgments and to generate practical, timely solutions

• Ability to find pragmatic solutions by using decision making techniques

• Willingness to involve stakeholders in decision making process, to get buy-in and to implement

CUSTOMER ORIENTATION

• Customer focus (monitors customer expectations continuously and is willing to adapt own

activities/procedures)

• Readiness to continuously focus on identifying and meeting customer current and future needs

• Readiness to provide alternatives and optimized solutions to the Customer

• Ability to establish a successful long-term business partnership with internal and external

COLLABORATION AND INFLUENCE

• Ability to coordinate efforts/resources within and across boundaries to deliver goals

• Ability to work with different cultures and to manage cross functional interfaces

• High priority for teamwork

• Team player

• Capable to build strong and long-term team relationships within and across functions and

RESULT ORIENTATION

• Ready to take personal accountability for achieving individual and shared goals

• Ability to set robust plans well in advance and to initiate action to move projects forward

• Planning & Organizing (Ability to prioritize, plan, assign & control)

• Time management (monitoring performance against deadlines and milestones)

PERSONAL EXCELLENCE

• Integrity

• Act as a Role Model for Corporate Values and fully adhere to the Code of Conduct

• High energy and resilience

• High commitment and positive attitude in the face of setbacks and obstacles

• High stress level (Ability to work under pressure and deal with tight deadlines)

• Be authentic, approachable, open and honest.

Educational background / Work experience

• Industry experience (minimum 3 years)
• Qualified Internal & Lead Auditor
• Experience of working in an International Work Environment

Computer Literacy

• Profound skills of MS Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Good knowledge regarding PA IT systems
• Basic knowledge on computerized systems IT architecture

DSV is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you require special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with DSV, please contact Human Resources at hr@us.dsv.com. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

DSV – Global transport and logistics

DSV is one of the very best performing companies in the transport and logistics industry. 75,000 employees in more than 90 countries work passionately to deliver great customer experiences and high-quality services – as part of the operation or in a variety of supporting roles. If you have drive and talent and enjoy responsibility, we’ll give you the support you need to explore your potential and forward your career.

Read more at www.dsv.com