Security, Health & Safety Specialist/Manager

Our client is one of the worlds fastest-growing, tech-driven logistics giants that already dominates the e-commerce delivery space across Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. They are now heavily investing to launch their European operations starting in Italy, offering a rare opportunity to build a business from scratch ('0 to 1') with the financial backing and stability of a multi-billion-dollar global enterprise.

I. Job Responsibilities

1. Health & Safety Compliance

• Establish and implement local Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policies from scratch, ensuring strict compliance with Italian workplace safety regulations (e.g., D.Lgs. 81/08).
• Act as the point of contact for local health and safety authorities (ASL, INAIL, Fire Department) and ensure all site certifications and permits are up to date.
• Draft, update, and manage the Risk Assessment Document (DVR - Documento di Valutazione dei Rischi) for the hub and office facilities.

2. Physical Security & Loss Prevention

• Develop and oversee the physical security infrastructure of the sorting hub, including CCTV monitoring, access control systems, and perimeter security.
• Lead investigations into parcel losses, damages, or potential internal/external theft. Implement preventative measures to minimize shrinkage.
• Manage external security vendors (e.g., security guards, alarm response teams) and ensure service quality.

3. Site Inspections & Risk Management

• Conduct regular on-site safety audits and daily patrols on the warehouse floor to identify potential hazards (e.g., forklift operations, heavy lifting, sorting machinery).
• Promptly correct unsafe behaviors and enforce the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) among all operational staff and third-party drivers.

4. Emergency Response & Accident Handling

• Develop and drill Emergency Response Plans (fire evacuation, first-aid protocols, natural disasters).
• Lead the investigation of any on-site accidents or near-misses, analyze root causes, and implement corrective actions to achieve a "Zero Accident" goal.

5. Training & Culture Building

• Organize and conduct mandatory HSE training for new hires, hub workers, and external drivers.
• Foster a strong "Safety First" culture within the fast-paced, high-intensity logistics operations environment.

II. Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in EHS, Security, or Loss Prevention management, ideally within the logistics, express delivery, e-commerce fulfillment, or manufacturing industries.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of Italian labor laws and occupational health and safety legislation (specifically D.Lgs. 81/08).
• Hands-on Approach: Willingness to spend significant time on the warehouse floor (100% on-site). Highly resilient and capable of working in a fast-paced, 24/7 logistics startup environment.
• Language Skills: Native or highly professional proficiency in Italian and fluent in English . Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is considered a strong plus .
• Skills: Excellent communication, problem-solving, and crisis management skills. Uncompromising integrity and strong ethical standards.