(USA) Operations Manager, Fleet Safety

Walmart • Mount Pleasant, IA

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About The Position

The Operations Manager, Fleet Safety, leads and develops a team responsible for safety and operations in Walmart Transportation’s private fleet. The role focuses on identifying risks, educating drivers on safe operating practices, and ensuring that safety protocols are followed. It also manages accident and injury reporting and investigations, and maintains compliance with OSHA regulations and reporting criteria.

The position supports the safe and efficient movement of goods by overseeing fleet safety, implementing business plans, forecasting staffing and workload, and monitoring productivity and safety performance. It ensures compliance with Logistics and company quality and safety standards, policies, procedures, and directives, while addressing concerns raised by associates, customers, and suppliers. The role is based at 703 N Iris Rd, Mount Pleasant, Iowa.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety management, environmental science, traffic safety, transit safety, or a related area, plus 2 years of experience in safety within supply chain, retail, or a related area; or 4 years of experience in traffic safety within supply chain, retail, or a related area.
• 2 years of experience with continuous improvement methodologies, such as Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), in supply chain or transportation maintenance environments.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and safety rules regarding materials transportation, including DOT, FMCSA, PHMSA, CVSA, and state regulations.
• Working knowledge of vehicle maintenance, HazMat bills of lading, safety, and transportation paperwork.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, and associates about safe fleet operations.
• Ability to implement business plans, forecast staffing and workload, analyze business reports, manage productivity, and supervise associates and leaders.

Nice To Haves

• One or more certifications, including Associate Safety Professional, Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Graduate Safety Practitioner, Safety Management Specialist, Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician, Safety Trained Supervisor, North American Transportation Management Institute Certified Director of Safety, North American Transportation Management Institute Certified Safety Supervisor, Certified Safety Manager, Safety Director, Licensed Safety Professional, Certified Safety and Health Manager, or Construction Health and Safety Technician.
• Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and OneDrive.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential risks and conduct training sessions to educate drivers on safe operation practices.
• Supervise the team, ensure members follow safety protocols, and promote accountability.
• Handle accident and injury reporting and investigative processes, including thorough analysis and timely action.
• Stay current with OSHA regulations and reporting criteria and maintain compliance.
• Drive and implement business plans to achieve production, quality, and safety goals.
• Forecast staffing, workload, and safety performance results to meet business demands.
• Monitor and manage productivity by preparing, reviewing, and analyzing business reports.
• Develop, distribute, and maintain procedures and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with Logistics and company quality and safety standards, policies, procedures, and directives.
• Identify and resolve associate, customer, and supplier concerns, using judgment or consulting others as needed.
• Supervise and manage associates and leaders by providing direction, monitoring safety performance, giving feedback, and identifying training and development needs.
• Communicate with customers, suppliers, and associates regarding safe operations of Walmart tractors and trailers.

Benefits

• Performance incentive awards and performance-based bonus awards.
• 401(k) match.
• Stock purchase plan and potential stock compensation for certain positions.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• PTO and/or PPTO, including sick leave and time for other purposes.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Family care leave and bereavement leave.
• Jury duty and voting leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U education benefit, with eligible program tuition, books, and fees paid by Walmart.
• Competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager