Safety Officer - Warehouse

Our client, a Global Healthcare and Crop Science Innovation company, is seeking a Safety Officer - Warehouse to join their team. The Safety Officer will be responsible for promoting and maintaining a safe, healthy, and environmentally compliant workplace within the warehouse by implementing HSE programs, ensuring legal and company policy compliance, identifying hazards, preventing incidents, and fostering a proactive safety culture.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Health & Safety Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Bayer HSE policies, procedures, and local occupational health and safety legislation.
• Monitor warehouse operations to verify that safe work practices are followed.
• Conduct routine workplace inspections and audits.
• Ensure corrective actions from inspections and audits are implemented and closed out.

Risk Assessment & Hazard Management

• Conduct Job Safety Analyses (JSA) and risk assessments for warehouse activities.
• Identify unsafe conditions and unsafe acts and implement corrective measures.
• Maintain risk registers and track mitigation actions.
• Participate in management of change and hazard review processes.

Incident Management

• Investigate accidents, near misses, safety observations, and environmental incidents.
• Determine root causes and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Maintain incident records and prepare reports.

Warehouse Safety Management

• Monitor forklift operations and pedestrian safety.
• Ensure safe stacking, storage, loading, and unloading practices.
• Verify housekeeping standards and 5S implementation.
• Ensure emergency exits, fire extinguishers, spill kits, and first aid equipment remain accessible and functional.
• Monitor contractor activities and compliance with site safety requirements.

Training & Safety Culture

• Conduct HSE inductions for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, and awareness campaigns.
• Promote reporting of safety observations and near misses.
• Support safety committees and employee engagement initiatives.
• Coach supervisors and employees on safe work practices.

Emergency Preparedness

• Support emergency response planning and drills.
• Participate in fire prevention, evacuation exercises, and incident response activities.
• Ensure emergency equipment inspections are completed and documented.
• Coordinate with emergency response teams during incidents.

Environmental Management

• Monitor waste management, chemical handling, and spill prevention activities.
• Ensure environmental permits and controls are followed.
• Participate in environmental inspections and reporting.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Formal HSE training/ OHS certification
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, or agricultural operations.
• Proven experience in conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, and safety audits.
• Sound knowledge of OSHA/ISO 45001 principles and local HSE legislation.
• Understanding of warehouse safety practices, including forklift operations, material handling, and storage.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Risk assessment and incident investigation.
• Forklift and warehouse safety knowledge.
• Emergency response coordination.
• Strong communication and training skills.
• Report writing and data analysis.
• Ability to influence safety behavior and build a positive safety culture.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HSE reporting systems.