Director - Safety & Workers Compensation

Penske•Cumru Township, PA

About The Position

The Director of Safety & Workers’ Compensation provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of all safety programs and workers’ compensation initiatives across the organization. This role provides expert guidance to leaders and associates, developing training and safety awareness programs, implementing and monitoring safety strategies and practices to ensure compliance with federal, state and local law. Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske [https://www.gopenske.com/] to learn more.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement and maintain comprehensive safety standards, policies and procedures aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Lead safety training, education and communications initiatives to foster a culture of safety across all levels of the PTL organization. This includes the company’s drug and alcohol policy.
Monitor safety performance metrics, conduct risk assessments, random drug and alcohol testing process, and drive continuous improvement to reduce incidents and injuries.
Oversee incident investigations, root cause analyses and corrective action plans to prevent recurrence.
Stay current with DOT, OSHA, FMCSA, CVOR and other relevant safety regulations, ensuring company compliance.
Oversee the administration of workers’ compensation claims, including injury reporting, case management and claims resolution.
Manage relationships with third-party administrators (TPAs), medical providers, and insurers to ensure timely and appropriate claim handling.
Lead return-to-work program and accommodations to support injured associates’ safe and timely reintegration, in partnership with the leave and accommodation team.
Analyze claims trends and costs, recommending strategies to reduce claims frequency and severity.
Ensure compliance with state and federal workers’ compensation laws and reporting requirements.
Serve as primary business-facing leader for safety and workers’ compensation programs, promoting transparency and responsiveness.
Collaborate with HR, Maintenance, Operations, Legal, Finance, Facilities, Environmental, Rental and Legal teams to align policies and support associate well-being.
Communicate effectively throughout the business regarding safety initiatives, claims status and regulatory updates.
Other projects and tasks as assigned