Fleet Safety Manager

Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, LLC•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

Responsible for collaborating with the Operations Leadership Team and Logistics Managers to ensure complete safety compliance for a delivery fleet of small volume, scope, and complexity. This role must also ensure all logistics (transportation) associates meet Department of Transportation (DOT) and Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) criteria.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years professional experience in DOT Compliance or equivalent experience (Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related degree preferred)
Complete “Certified Transportation Professional” certification (within 12 months of hire)
OSHA 30-Hour (or within 60 days of hire – online is available)
Complete “Smith System Driving Instructor” course (within six months of hire)
Complete Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certified by ASSP (within two years of hire)
Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license
Strong knowledge of FMCSR’s requirements pertaining to driver qualification files, hour-of-service, drug/alcohol testing and vehicle maintenance
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general compliance reports, technical procedures, and/or government regulations
Exceptional verbal, written, organizational, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills to interact within all levels of the organization
Strong organization, multi-tasking, follow-through, and time management skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)

Responsibilities

Ensures all transportation associates understand and operate within the organizational, operational, safety, and service policies and procedures
Investigates and reports all vehicle collisions in a timely manner and according to SGWS policy
Trains all transportation associates on proper vehicle incident reporting procedures
Assigns vehicle investigations to appropriate field personnel
Reviews vehicle incident investigation findings for accuracy and completion and “preventability” determinations (root-cause analysis), and employs appropriate corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Creates and implements Vehicle Collision Review Committees at selected SGWS locations
Trains transportation supervisors on effectively using the following applications: Lytx, Geotab Telematics, Benchmark (Gensuite), and J.J. Keller’s DataSense
Monitors Electronic Logging Device (ELD) and Electronic Vehicle Inspection Reports (EDVIR) for compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR’s) and Company policies
Tracking fleet metrics to identify areas needing improvement and areas meeting/exceeding business goals and key performance indicators (KPIs)
Oversees monthly fleet safety training or meetings per SGWS Safety Policy
Provides initial fleet safety training and maintain annual refresher training records and files
Collaborates with EHS Manager on researching, initiating, and promoting fleet safety projects
Conducts DOT regulatory training to include driver qualification, hours-of-service, driver vehicle inspection reports, and drug/alcohol testing
Conducts ride-alongs with poor performing drivers and instructs on safe driving behaviors
Ensures all transportation employees operating CMVs are fully qualified and maintain driver qualification records in support of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR)
Conducts regular on-site vehicle safety inspection audits and driver record audits
Exhibits high-level of integrity and commitment to maintaining confidential information
Responds to emails, calls, or requests from internal customers and vendors in an acceptable timeframe
Performs other related duties as assigned