DHL is a global leader in the logistics industry, operating as a major division of the DHL Group. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services including international express delivery, air and ocean freight, road and rail transportation, and contract logistics. With a workforce of approximately 600,000 employees worldwide, it serves as a critical backbone for global trade and e-commerce across more than 220 countries and territories.

In Spain, DHL maintains a massive operational footprint through its various divisions such as DHL Express, DHL Supply Chain, and DHL Global Forwarding. The company is a significant employer for international professionals, offering roles that range from specialized IT and data analysis to large-scale operations management. Its presence in major Spanish logistics hubs and its status as a certified Top Employer make it a primary destination for expats seeking career stability and growth within a multicultural corporate environment.

Founded in 1969 in San Francisco, DHL began as a courier service between California and Hawaii. It was gradually acquired by the German postal service, Deutsche Post, becoming its primary logistics brand and expanding into the world's largest logistics company.

For international professionals

DHL is consistently certified as a 'Top Employer' in Spain, highlighting its commitment to high-quality HR standards and employee well-being.
The company offers a wide range of corporate roles in IT, Finance, and HR that often require English as a primary working language.
With a presence in numerous Spanish regions including Madrid, Catalonia, the Basque Country, and Valencia, it offers diverse geographic options for relocation.
DHL provides structured 'Junior Development Programs' and internships, which are excellent entry points for international graduates moving to Spain.
The 'Lead Logistics Partner' (LLP) division in Spain frequently recruits for analytical and management roles that involve international stakeholder coordination.

Safety Manager - Madrid

DHL

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

To ensure a strong Occupational Safety culture and continuously improve our performance in this area, and reporting directly to the Operations Director, your main responsibilities are:

Define and implement the occupational safety strategy in alignment with DHL global standards.
Define and develop procedures related to the Safety area.
Ensure full compliance with local regulations and DHL regional policies.
Drive a proactive safety culture through the commitment of the management team and middle management, and the participation of employees.
Monitor and communicate safety key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying trends and implementing improvements.
Lead incident investigations and ensure effective root cause analysis and the application of corrective measures.
Collaborate with senior management to integrate the Safety area into business decisions and operations.
Coordinate and supervise the agreement with the External Prevention Service.
Coordinate, together with the Department Technicians, compliance with CAE management, Health Surveillance, training matrix, and activity planning.
Collaborate with HR Management (HRBP and Engagement) in the development of the "Health & Wellbeing" model and practices, ensuring adequate complementarity, support, and reporting, as well as evolution and improvement according to global, regional, and local guidelines.
Collaborate with and advise different functions on matters related to the Occupational Safety area.
Participate in Health and Safety Committees, carrying out the actions derived from them.
Manage audits, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Act as a key liaison with authorities, customers, and internal functions regarding all matters related to the Occupational Safety area.
Act in accordance with compliance with the internal Prevention, Safety, and Quality, Environment and Energy procedures of DHL Express.

Candidate Profile:

University degree in Engineering, or a similar technical degree.
Essential: Higher Technical Master's in Prevention, in the three specialties: Safety, Hygiene and Ergonomics, and Applied Psychosociology.
Proven experience in a similar position of responsibility in the safety field with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
Solid knowledge of Spanish legislation regarding occupational health and safety and international standards.
Expert training in the ISO 45001 standard. Relevant certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalents) will be valued.
Experience in the logistics, transport, or industrial sectors is highly valued.
Very high level of English (C1/C2 level). Ability to work and communicate fluently in an international environment.
Advanced user of the Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and M365. Proficiency in Autocad is valued.
Team leadership, communication and stakeholder management, and fostering a culture that prioritizes occupational safety.
DHL Leadership attributes: Result-Oriented, Leveraging Strengths, Providing Purpose, Building Trust, Focusing on Clear Priorities, and Maintaining a Positive Attitude towards Challenges, Uncertainty and Change, and "BITE" (acting with ownership and a winning mindset).

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Para asegurar una sólida cultura de Seguridad Laboral y mejorar continuamente nuestro rendimiento en esta materia, y con reporte directo al Director de Operaciones, sus principales responsabilidades son:

Definir e implementar la estrategia de seguridad laboral en consonancia con los estándares globales de DHL.
Definir y desarrollar los procedimientos relacionados con el área de Safety.
Garantizar el pleno cumplimiento de la normativa local y las políticas regionales de DHL.
Impulsar una cultura de safety proactiva a través del compromiso del equipo de dirección y mandos intermedios, y la participación de los/as empleado/as.
Supervisar y comunicar los indicadores de rendimiento en materia de safety (KPI), identificando tendencias e implementando mejoras.
Dirigir las investigaciones de incidentes y garantizar un análisis eficaz de las causas raíz y la aplicación de medidas correctivas.
Colaborar con la alta dirección para integrar el área de Safety en las decisiones empresariales y las operaciones.
Coordinar y supervisar el concierto con el Servicio de Prevención Ajeno.
Coordinar, junto con los Técnicos del Dpto., el cumplimiento de la gestión de CAE, Vigilancia de la Salud, matriz formativa y la planificación de la actividad.
Colaborar con la Dirección de HR (HRBP y Engagement) en el desarrollo del modelo y las prácticas de "Health & Wellbeing" asegurando la adecuada complementariedad, soporte y reporte, así como la evolución y mejora de acuerdo con las directrices de globales, regionales y locales.
Colaborar y asesorar a las diferentes funciones en temas relacionados con el área de Seguridad Laboral.
Participar en Comités de Seguridad y Salud, desarrollando las actuaciones que de ellos se deriven.
Gestionar auditorías, evaluaciones de riesgos e iniciativas de mejora continua.
Actuar como enlace clave con las autoridades, los clientes y las funciones internas en todo lo relacionado con el área de Seguridad Laboral.
Actuar de acuerdo con el cumplimiento de los procedimientos internos de Prevención, Seguridad, y Calidad, Medio Ambiente y Energía de DHL Express.

Perfil del candidato/a:

Título universitario en Ingeniería, o carrera técnica similar.
Imprescindible Máster Técnico Superior en Prevención, en las tres especialidades: Seguridad, Higiene y Ergonomía y Psicosociología aplicada.
Experiencia demostrada en un puesto de responsabilidad similar en el ámbito de la seguridad con mínimo 5 años de experiencia.
Sólidos conocimientos de la legislación española en materia de salud y seguridad laboral y de las normas internacionales.
Formación de experto en la norma ISO 45001. Se valorarán las certificaciones pertinentes (por ejemplo, NEBOSH, IOSH o equivalentes).
Experiencia en los sectores de la logística, el transporte o en entornos industriales, muy valorable.
Inglés muy alto (nivel C1/C2). Capacidad para trabajar y comunicarse con fluidez en un entorno internacional.
Usuario avanzado de paquete Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) y M365. Valorable manejo de Autocad.
Liderazgo de equipos, comunicación y gestión de las partes interesadas y fomento de una cultura que anteponga la seguridad laboral.
DHL atributos de Liderazgo: Orientarse hacia los Resultados, Potenciar los Puntos Fuertes, Proporcionar Propósito, Generar Confianza, Centrarse en Prioridades Claras, y Mantener una Actitud Positiva ante los Desafíos, la Incertidumbre y los Cambios, y "BITE" (actuar con "ownership" y mentalidad ganadora).