Horst Romano
Amstelveen,NH
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at DP World, enhancing operational efficiency and safety oversight. Excelled in risk assessment and incident investigation, significantly reducing workplace incidents. Skilled in motivating teams and fostering an environment of continuous improvement. Expertise in logistics management and environmental management, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Manager
DP World
Waalwijk
02.2024 - Current
- Monitored key performance indicators KPIs closely to assess operational effectiveness and identify areas for improvement
- Performed disciplinary and grievance interviews or investigations in line with company policies to prevent escalations
- Investigated incidents and accidents within the warehouse, implementing measures to prevent future occurrences
- Oversaw PPE compliance, ensuring a significant reduction in workplace injuries
- Established safety measures, decreasing incidents and creating safer workspace
- Cultivated an environment that promotes ongoing improvement
- Coordinated staff shifts ensure balanced workload across available personnel
- Led staff recruitment and training, enhancing team skills and motivation
- Performed risk assessments, identifying potential problems in advance
- Facilitated staff meetings to allocate responsibilities, manage workloads and convey priority shifts
- Encouraged feedback and collaborative problem-solving within the team
EHS Manager
DP World
Hoofddorp
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Lead the team in implementing the HSE Management System
- Organize EHS committee meetings, provide orientation & safety induction training to employees and contractors including Fire prevention, and Emergency response plans
- Make recommendations on Safety improvement requirements, hotspot areas where more attention is needed
- Establish, implement & maintain Emergency Response Procedures for various potential hazardous situations and conduct hazmat training programs
- Monitor the timely submission of all reports and investigate work-related incidents with trend analysis for effective solutions and modifications to work methods or equipment to avoid the occurrence
- Provide advice and support to line management on safe work practices, conducting risk assessments and the appropriate control measures to be adopted for ensuring that operational risks are proactively and appropriately managed
- Conduct safety inspections of work areas and prepare reports of observed safety hazards, violation of safety rules & regulations, for improvements of safety standards
- To ensure the efficacy of all emergency preparedness plans through regular mock drills and upkeep of all emergency procedures
- Monitor, collate and analyze data for trend analysis & statistics to achieve continual improvement on all aspects of HSE and related training of personnel
- To ensure compliance with all Fire Safety related norms, upkeep of all Fire Safety appliances at all locations, implementation of Loss prevention techniques at all responsible locations
- Maintain the CIR / HAZARD/observation records on the GHSE Portal
- Reviewing the observation and assigning the tasks to concerned persons
- Ensure follow-ups and timely closure of all outstanding actions to avoid overdue
- Observe provisions of the labor regulations, relevant HSE policy & procedures
Senior Operations Supervisor
DP World
Oude Meer
12.2021 - 05.2023
- Overseeing inventory needs and undertaking office management and administration
- Coming up with effective strategies to enhance the organization's financial health
- Recruiting quality employees to provide high-quality customer support
- Motivating and supervising employees
- Evaluating the performance of your assigned employees, delivering positive and/or negative feedback, and addressing any shortcomings
- Designing and implementing departmental policies, procedures, goals, and objectives
- Evaluating and reporting on department metrics to upper management
- Developing strategies to improve department metrics and performance
- Improving the work environment and operations of your department and the organization as a whole
Teamleader Outbound
GXO
Oude Meer
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Responsible for the daily management of the process
- Guiding employees and participating in the process
- Determine daily capacity needs in your own department
- Ensure efficient deployment of staff and safety, hygiene, order and cleanliness in the warehouse
- Maintain contacts with inventory management, purchasing and sales, among others
- Monitor lead times, set priorities within the Outbound department and manage them operationally
Teamleader Inventory Control
GXO
Oude Meer
05.2019 - 01.2021
- Ensure that Analysts are working all items from the Analyst Checklist (to clear problem areas, problem reports, ) correctly and with required frequency
- Manage and coordinate the flow of work through the team so that metrics are attained on a consistent basis
- Training, mentoring and development of employees on both the technical and non-technical aspects of their positions
- Proactively identify and assess the impact of issues and deficiencies negatively impacting the department
- Support and aid in the development of system and process training for employees in the work group(s)
- Work with all department supervisors and management team to identify and understand key projects, initiatives and workloads
Assistant Manager
A&S Ferienwohnungen
Bonn
05.2019 - 01.2021
- Welcome guests with a smile and provide a warm welcome
- Manage and process reservations by telephone or email, perform administrative tasks and invoicing
- Responsible for the daily operations of the hotel and ensuring that everything runs smoothly
- Coordinate and optimize the daily operations of the hotel and intervene where necessary
Maintenance and Reliability Admin
Cargill GmbH
Berlin
05.2019 - 01.2021
- Develop preventive maintenance programs
- Coordinate and integrate with other plant functions to ensure support
- Ensure work is performed following safety guidelines to ensure health and wellbeing of employees
- Resolve maintenance priorities based on established plans and assign tasks
- Oversee maintenance activities to ensure that disruption to production is minimized
- Lead and develop a team, coach and make decisions related to talent management, hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions
- Other duties as assigned
Education
NEBOSH Level 6 International Diploma - Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals
01.2024
Bachelor - Business Economics
UCLA
Los Angeles, California06.1991
AS Degree - Business Administration
Yuba College
Marysville, California06.1988
High School Diploma -
Marysville High School
Marysville, California06.1985
Skills
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Experience in managing and motivating teams
- Risk Assessment
- Incident investigation
- Hazard recognition
- Environmental Management
- Quality Control
- Operational efficiency
- Direction, mentoring, and coaching skills
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Workflow coordination
- Logistics management
- Safety oversight
Certification
- ISO 45001 Lead Auditor
- ISO 14001 Lead Auditor
- ADR/IMDG Certificate
- Foundations of Project Management
- Head of ERT
- Leadership Development
- Train the Trainer Forklift and EPT
- Hazard and Safety Management
- Behaviour Based Safety
- Warehouse Management
Languages
- German
- English
- Dutch
Timeline
Warehouse Manager
DP World
02.2024 - Current
EHS Manager
DP World
05.2023 - 02.2024
Senior Operations Supervisor
DP World
12.2021 - 05.2023
Teamleader Outbound
GXO
01.2021 - 11.2021
Teamleader Inventory Control
GXO
05.2019 - 01.2021
Assistant Manager
A&S Ferienwohnungen
05.2019 - 01.2021
Maintenance and Reliability Admin
Cargill GmbH
05.2019 - 01.2021
NEBOSH Level 6 International Diploma - Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals
Bachelor - Business Economics
UCLA
AS Degree - Business Administration
Yuba College
High School Diploma -
Marysville High School
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