Director of Safety | Fleet | Maintenance

The Building Center Inc•Pineville, NC

About The Position

This role is responsible for overseeing three vital components of The Building Center’s operations: Fleet Vehicles; Facilities and Equipment; and Workplace Safety. Directs, plans, organizes, and manages the strategic and tactical operations of the Company’s Fleet, Safety, and Maintenance Teams. Responsible for planning and directing the preventative maintenance and curative repair of the Company’s fleet vehicles, equipment, and facilities. Manages personnel and directs contractors in the fields of architectural, engineering, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical maintenance operations of buildings and vehicles. This position will lead planning and maintaining of the Company’s Facility Maintenance and Fleet Replacement programs.

Requirements

Customer service experience in a maintenance or production environment
Significant experience using a computer (laptop and/or desktop), smartphone, tablet, the internet, and applications and web services.
Working knowledge in the following areas, with some type of previous professional/educational experience: Preventative maintenance scheduling and execution Database creation, data entry, data interpretation Report creation and interpretation Decision making Face-to-face, voice, and on-line communications Negotiations skills
Must have and be able to keep a NC/SC Class C drivers license
Must have a professional demeanor and experience working and interacting with all levels of workforce, from Drivers to Senior Company Leadership
Experience in working with 3rd party vendors and contract creation and review
Extensive knowledge of DOT and OSH rules and regulations
Minimum 3 years of progressive responsibility managing in the transportation , safety, or industrial maintenance industries.

Nice To Haves

People leadership experience in a maintenance or production environment
Certifications and training in fleet management, maintenance management, operations
Safety experience and certifications
Experience with installation and maintenance of vehicle camera and GPS devices/systems
Experience with maintenance related administrative computer applications/systems (parts ordering and cataloging, preventative maintenance and corrective repair tracking, etc.)

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, maintain, and review company policies and procedures related to the functionality, safety, and efficiency of The Building Center’s fleet vehicles and drivers.
Perform the managerial and administrative duties necessary to efficiently carry out the current fleet policies and procedures of The Building Center.
Develop, implement, maintain, and review company policies and procedures related to the functionality, safety, and efficiency of The Building Center’s facilities.
Perform administrative duties necessary to efficiently carry out the current facilities policies and procedures of The Building Center.
Coordinate with insurance providers regarding vehicle insurance requirements, workers’ compensation claims, property damage, and motor vehicle accident (MVA) reporting and resolution
Participate in and support special projects, including acquisitions, facility improvements, and other company initiatives as assigned
Collaborate on cross-functional and executive-driven projects (e.g., operational enhancements, equipment installations, or other strategic initiatives)
Attend and actively participate in Archway conferences and related events
Partner with cross-functional teams across divisions, including IT, HR, and other departments, to support organizational goals and initiatives
Inspect, test, and evaluate workplace environments, equipment, and practices to ensure that they follow safety standards and government regulations
Design and implement workplace processes and procedures that help protect workers from hazardous work conditions
Evaluate programs on workplace health and safety and communicate findings to Executives
Document and investigate accidents involving The Building Center’s facilities, property, and employees to identify what caused them and how they might be prevented
Manage and conduct appropriate training programs on safety policies and procedures
Maintain compliance with all safety regulations and stay updated with latest trends