Director of Safety and Compliance
About The Position
Join an organization where our employees are number one! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy thinking outside of the box, this position is for you! We are a 45-Year family owned and operated logistics and warehousing company based out of Grand Forks, North Dakota, and we have offices in Milton, Wisconsin and Anniston, Alabama. This position will work on-site in our Grand Forks, North Dakota office. We are looking for great employees who want to grow with us. The Safety Director is responsible for leading and managing the company's safety and compliance programs. This role ensures all transportation operations comply with federal, state, and local regulations while promoting a strong culture of safety throughout the organization. The ideal candidate will proactively identify risks, implement solutions, and work closely with drivers, operations, and maintenance teams to improve overall fleet safety performance.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, and OSHA regulations.
- Ability to identify potential hazards and recommend effective corrective actions.
- Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or ability to obtain
Nice To Haves
- Prefer minimum of 5 years of experience in transportation safety, fleet compliance, fleet management, or a related field.
- Prefer experience conducting accident investigations and root cause analysis.
- Experience managing hazardous materials compliance is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain transportation safety policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with all DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and other applicable regulations.
- Lead safety coaches
- Conduct safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments across transportation operations.
- Lead accident and incident investigations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain and monitor driver qualification files, hours-of-service compliance, vehicle inspection records, and drug and alcohol testing programs.
- Provide safety training and ongoing education for drivers and staff.
- Track and analyze safety metrics and trends
- Support driver onboarding, performance management, and recognition initiatives.
- Stay current on industry regulations, safety technologies, and best practices.
- Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to ensure equipment meets company and regulatory safety standards.
- Promote a positive safety culture through communication, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay with Annual Performance Based Increase Opportunities
- Health Insurance (multiple plans, Zero Deductible Options for both Single and Family Plans)
- Dental/Vision/Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability + more insurances available
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off with Accrual Starting on Day 1
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with Company Match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
High school or GED
