Health and Safety Specialist

Health and Safety Specialist DP World – FAIRBURN, GA Are you ready to help build a safety culture from the ground up? 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. What You’ll Do As the Health and Safety Specialist, you will play a key role in establishing and supporting a proactive safety culture focused on employee engagement, compliance, prevention, and operational excellence. Key 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 What We’re Looking For 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 Why DP World? 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. Apply today and help us build the future of logistics safely in Fairburn, GA. About the Role About the Role Compensation DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop…

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