Director, Safety

What makes DHL great? Our People We know each employeeu2019s individual contributions make us the #1Delivery and Logistics Company in the world. _Distinguished as No. 1 Worldu2019s Best Workplaceu2122 by Great Place to Work and Fortune Magazine_ DHL is committed tomaintainingan environment that empowers every team member to make the greatest possible impact on our business. Ourculture is about personal commitment u2013 to our business, to each other and to our global communities. DHL is dedicated to beinga great placeto work. In addition to competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy a range of programs, services and benefits that bring the best to their personal lives. Start YOUR career with DHL todayu2026 DHL currently has an opening for a U.S. Head of Safety. The Director, Safety is responsible for directing policy and ensuring compliance of existing policies and programs to meet company and governmental compliance in the U.S. service stations and gateways. The successful candidate will be an experienced leader with excellent communication skills, the ability to create and deliver high impact presentations to customers, executives and employees, and have the mindset that supports DHLu2019s corporate strategies and goals. The position is responsible for a highly motivated, empowered team of professionals dedicated to ensuring DHLu2019s adherence to unit cost management, operational compliance and service excellence. The candidate reports to the SVP, US Network Operations for DHL Express. Key Responsibilities: + Is a part of the US Operations Senior Management Team + Works closely with regional and global partners to ensure DHL compliance with regards to safety. + Leads the U.S. Safety Team to ensure safety compliance and prevention of incidents + Acts as subject matter expert on safety policy + Maintain awareness of change in regulatory and governmental ordinances + Establishes and implements policy change + Analyzes work area hazards and injuries to determine root cause and target procedural, instructional or equipment changes to prevent reoccurrence + Monitors and reviews worker's compensation claims of employees data detailing cost, lost time, claim frequency, and claim duration + Supports periodic claims reviews with management, adjusters, attorneys and casualty claims analysts + Lead, foster, and sustain a culture that instills safety as a core value at all levels of development Skills & Qualifications: + Typically requires BS/BA and a minimum of 8 yearsu2019 experience in related field + Operational &/or industry background preferred + Ability to shape direction and influence senior management + Capability and subtlety to navigate through a matrix organization + Ability to successfully manage a team, including peer managers and senior managers + Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of managers and executives + Must display a confident demeanor always while always supporting DHL values and 4 Pillars: Motivated People, Great Service Quality, Loyal Customers, and Profitable Network Employee Benefits & Incentives DHL Express benefits and incentive offerings are designed to reflect a substantial experience for both employees and their dependents during their career and life journey. The specifics will vary, but wherever you join and in whatever role, you'll find our benefits and rewards are among the best in the industry. They include: + Competitive Pay + Bonus/Incentive Programs + Retirement Savings u2013 401K with company match + Medical, Dental, Vision, well-being programs + Tuition Reimbursement + Generous Paid Time Off u2013 Starting at 4 Weeks (PT/FT) + Paid Leave + Employee Discount Program + Employee Assistance & Work Life Program + Outstanding training opportunities The anticipated annual salary range for this position varies by location, as follows: Jamaica, NY: $180,600 - $240,800/yr., DOE Chicago, IL: $165,550 - $219,400/yr., DOE Los Angeles, CA: $170,850 - $227,800/yr., DOE DHL is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities. The job application process includes this application andpossibly one or moreinterviews. If you believe that you might needa reasonableaccommodation for any part of the application process, please send an e-mail to , and include your contact information and the requested accommodation. Only messages related to requests for these types of reasonable accommodations will be returned. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, The EEO is the Law and supplement are available here:Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov) (

Created: 2026-04-04