Safety & Security Officer

Ensure strict adherence to Saudi Arabian Labor Law, HRSD Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) standards, and Saudi Civil Defense regulations.

Develop, implement, and maintain HSE policies tailored to specific warehouse risks (e.g., Material Handling Equipment (MHE), racking, battery charging).

Maintain all required legal documentation (e.g., Civil Defense licenses, inspection records, MHE certifications).

Act as the primary liaison during government inspections (HRSD, Civil Defense) and prepare management reports.

Monitor and manage on-site security guards and contractor safety compliance.

Conduct frequent inspections to identify risks specific to a logistics environment (e.g., MHE operation, pedestrian-vehicle interaction, racking damage, manual handling ergonomics).

Lead Job Safety Analyses (JSA) and Risk Assessments (RA) for core warehouse activities (receiving, put-away, picking, dispatch).

Implement and enforce critical safety programs, including a robust Traffic Management Plan for safe pedestrian/MHE segregation, Permit to Work (PTW), and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).

Develop and deliver site-specific safety inductions and engaging toolbox talks focused on warehousing hazards (forklift safety, safe lifting, emergency evacuation from racking aisles).

Champion a proactive safety culture where Near Miss reporting is actively encouraged and recognized.

Lead thorough investigations into all workplace incidents (MHE collisions, racking strikes, injuries) to determine root causes and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.

Ensure the daily inspection and operational safety of MHE and storage racking systems.

Coordinate the maintenance and readiness of all safety and emergency equipment (fire extinguishers, spill kits, PPE).

Organize and execute emergency drills (e.g., fire drills) relevant to the warehouse layout.