Regional Director of Safety

Transdev • Cincinnati, OH

6d • $129,000 - $161,000

About The Position

Regional Safety Director – Midwest Region
Transdev, North America’s leading mobility company, is seeking a Regional Safety Director (RSD) to support our Midwest region. This role plays a critical part in advancing Transdev’s safety culture by proactively managing safety performance and ensuring the delivery of safe, reliable service across the region.
As a key strategic partner, the RSD will lead safety initiatives, guide local teams, and support continuous improvement efforts to protect employees, passengers, and the communities we serve.
Transdev is proud to offer:
Competitive compensation package of minimum $129,000 – maximum $ 161,000
Benefits include:
Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
Sick days: 5 days
Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating
Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and voluntary long-term disability.
Benefits may vary depending on the location policy. The above represents the standard Corporate Policy.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 10 years of safety and/or transportation experience
• Deep knowledge of OSHA/regulatory standards
• Collision investigation training
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in fleet transportation management
• State/Provincial Instructor Certification in at least one state/province within the region
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and corporate databases
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate others and drive behavioral safety changes
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of college strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Measure and monitor compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations including FTA, FMCSA, DOT, OSHA/OHS, DHS, and client requirements. Ensure training meets Transdev guidelines and industry’s best practices.
• Coordinate support, rollout, and project management for new safety initiatives, training programs, and safety-related activities within the region.
• Collect and manage regional data to complete monthly safety reports; ensure accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
• Partner with local teams to analyze all safety events, including injuries and serious incidents, and ensure appropriate follow-up and documentation.
• Identify safety trends and recommend corrective actions based on data, patterns, and operational insight.
• Train local trainers, safety personnel, and managers on all safety programs and requirements.
• Assist in developing and updating regional written materials such as procedures, safety posters, safety alerts, lesson plans, and presentations.
• Collaborate with the Risk Department to support management and legal processes related to injuries and collisions in the region.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package of minimum $129,000 – maximum $ 161,000
• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating
• 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and voluntary long-term disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: High school or GED