Job Title: Senior WHS Expert
As a seasoned professional in workplace safety, you will play a vital role in ensuring the well-being of employees and external partners during yard and dock operations. Your responsibilities include:
* Improving safety standards across regional locations by analyzing trends and metrics.
* Conducting thorough audits to ensure compliance with regulations, focusing on yard and dock safety protocols.
* Leading cross-functional projects to resolve systemic safety issues through collaboration with various stakeholders.
* Providing expert guidance on safety matters, supporting continuous improvement and new site launches.
* Developing and implementing standardized safety protocols for yard and dock operations.
* Driving a culture of safety through employee engagement and behavioral change initiatives.
* Supporting the development of training materials and programs to enhance safety awareness.
* Investigating incidents, identifying root causes, and implementing preventive measures.
About the Role
As a key member of our team, you will work closely with regional teams to ensure safety standards are consistently met, driving improvement projects and reducing risk across the network. This opportunity also allows you to foster a culture of safety that positively impacts employee, partner, and service provider well-being.
Requirements
To succeed in this role, you must possess:
* A Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in line with European Qualifications Framework (EQF).
* Occupational Safety Certification "Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit"
* Relevant experience in project management and team leadership.
* Advanced proficiency in verbal and written English and German.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and work independently.
Preferred Qualifications
While not essential, having relevant experience in communication, sustainability, and transportation can be beneficial:
* Knowledge of Lean, 5S, and Kaizen methods.
* Qualifications or experience in sustainability.
* Experience communicating with diverse stakeholders at different levels.