Safety & Health Compliance Supervisor
1 month ago
Houston
Job Description Job Title: Safety & Health Compliance Supervisor – Cargo Warehouse Location: IAH Job Type: Full-Time Reports To: Warehouse Manager / Operations Director Job Summary: The Safety & Health Compliance Supervisor is responsible for developing, implementing, and enforcing all workplace safety, health, and regulatory compliance initiatives in a fast-paced cargo warehouse environment. This role ensures compliance with OSHA, DOT, and other regulatory requirements while promoting a strong safety culture, reducing risk, and protecting employee health. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with forklift operations, warehouse safety protocols, and a deep understanding of federal and state occupational safety and health laws. Key Responsibilities: Safety & Health Compliance: • Develop and maintain warehouse safety and health programs in compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, and state/local regulations., • Lead initiatives to identify workplace safety and health hazards, including industrial hygiene, ergonomics, and chemical exposure risks., • Ensure safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) in compliance with environmental and transportation laws., • Monitor warehouse operations to ensure adherence to personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, equipment safety, and cargo handling protocols., • Perform Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), create safety standard operating procedures (SOPs), and implement engineering and administrative controls., • Oversee and enforce all powered industrial truck (PIT) safety requirements per OSHA 1910.178, including forklift operator training, certification, and recertification., • Conduct or coordinate forklift and equipment safety training for employees., • Audit daily forklift inspections and monitor operator behavior to ensure safe and efficient use., • Design and deliver safety and health training programs for all warehouse personnel, including onboarding, annual refreshers, and OSHA-mandated topics (e.g., hazard communication, lockout/tagout, bloodborne pathogens)., • Conduct regular warehouse inspections, safety audits, and compliance reviews., • Investigate all workplace incidents, injuries, and near-misses, performing root cause analysis and recommending corrective/preventive actions., • Prepare required reports for OSHA, internal stakeholders, and insurance providers., • Promote a strong safety culture through daily engagement, employee participation, and recognition programs., • Collaborate with warehouse, HR, and leadership teams to integrate safety and health into all operational activities., • High School Diploma or GED required, Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Health, Logistics, or related field preferred., • Minimum 3–5 years of safety and health experience in a cargo, warehouse, logistics, or industrial setting., • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification required., • Forklift Safety Certification required; Forklift Safety Trainer certification strongly preferred., • Familiarity with federal/state OSHA regulations, DOT compliance, hazardous materials handling, and environmental health standards., • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills., • Certified Safety Professional (CSP), • Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST), • HAZWOPER 24 or 40-Hour Certification, • First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification, • Warehouse environment with exposure to cargo handling equipment, varying temperatures, dust, and noise., • Requires standing, walking, climbing, and lifting (up to 50 lbs.) regularly., • Competitive salary based on experience, • Health, dental, and vision insurance, • Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays, • 401(k) with company match, • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities US Aviation is a drug-free environment and has a strict zero tolerance policy for harassment. 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