Health and Safety Specialist

About the Position

Health and Safety Specialist

DP World is seeking a driven and hands-on Health and Safety Specialist to join our startup leadership team in Fairburn, GA. This is a rare opportunity to have direct input from Day 1 in shaping the safety culture, programs, training, and operational standards for a large-scale, high-volume warehouse operation. We are looking for a safety professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys building processes, and wants to make a visible impact within a growing operation.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Operations leadership to establish and maintain a strong safety-first culture from startup through steady-state operations
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments throughout the warehouse operation
• Assist in the development and implementation of site-specific safety programs, SOPs, training materials, and compliance initiatives
• Support incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and injury prevention strategies
• Monitor compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and customer safety requirements
• Conduct safety orientations, training sessions, toolbox talks, and ongoing employee coaching
• Track and analyze safety KPIs, trends, and audit findings to drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Partner closely with HR, Operations, Quality, and leadership teams to address safety concerns and operational risks
• Assist with workers’ compensation processes, return-to-work coordination, and injury case management
• Participate in startup readiness activities, including process development, warehouse layout reviews, equipment safety evaluations, and operational ramp-up planning
• Support employee engagement initiatives that promote safety awareness and accountability across all shifts

Requirements

• Experience supporting safety programs within warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, fulfillment, or distribution operations
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, warehouse safety practices, and incident investigation processes
• Experience conducting safety audits, training, and corrective action follow-up
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to build positive working relationships across all levels of the operation
• Comfortable working in a highly visible, onsite role within a fast-paced environment
• Startup, high-growth, or peak-season operational experience preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk the warehouse floor for extended periods of time
• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, climb stairs, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment that may include varying temperatures, equipment noise, and operational activity
• Ability to work flexible schedules as business needs require, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak operational periods

We Offer

At DP World, we are transforming the future of global logistics and supply chain operations. We offer leaders and specialists the opportunity to make an immediate impact, build high-performing teams, and grow within a rapidly expanding global organization. This is more than a Safety role - it is an opportunity to help shape the culture, influence operational excellence, and build something meaningful from the very beginning. If you are energized by startup environments, operational challenges, and the opportunity to have a voice from Day 1, we want to hear from you.

About the Company

DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.