Regional Safety Manager

Pratt Industries • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

The Regional Safety Manager for Pratt Logistics, LLC is responsible for fleet safety across regional operations. The role ensures drivers are trained, equipment is compliant, and operations follow local and federal regulations. It supports the safety of employees and the public while protecting company assets and reputation. The position involves frequent travel to locations in the region, with occasional travel to other regions, and works with operations, site managers, HR, dispatchers, accounting, claims representatives, and the safety department.

The manager oversees safety policies, inspections, accident and injury response, workers’ compensation claims, OSHA records, regulatory compliance, driver training and coaching, safety performance analysis, risk assessment, PPE audits, and DOT-related activities. The role also supports safety technology and pilot programs, participates in new-hire orientation, and may undertake additional duties or special projects assigned by management.

Pratt Industries describes itself as a paper and packaging company with more than 9,000 employees, manufacturing facilities in more than a dozen states, and a commitment to recycling and the environment. The company states that it is committed to “harvesting the urban forest.” It offers competitive compensation with incentive opportunities and a full benefits package.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of CFR 29 and CFR 49.
• At least 5 years of experience in the transportation industry in a safety role.
• Knowledge of applicable safety rules and regulations, including DOT, DMV, FMCSA, and OSHA.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Excellent computer proficiency, including MS Office Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and complete assignments within the parameters of instructions, prescribed routines, and accepted practices.
• Ability to travel frequently to regional locations and occasionally to other regions.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions, including walking, talking, hearing, standing, using hands to handle or feel, reaching, and occasionally sitting and lifting or moving up to 20 to 30 pounds.
• Vision requirements include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Enforce and manage existing policies, and develop policies and provide education.
• Conduct periodic safety inspections of facilities.
• Record accidents and incidents from initial report through closure, including controlled, non-controlled, and mill operations.
• Obtain police reports and other documentation required by the DOT.
• Analyze accident accruals and support the communication of estimates and final invoices to Accounting.
• Coordinate post-accident inspections and investigations, as well as post-accident drug and alcohol screening through Foley.
• Preserve and document materials and discovery related to litigation.
• Respond to, report, and investigate injuries, including controlled and non-controlled operations.
• Manage workers’ compensation claims for controlled and non-controlled operations.
• Maintain OSHA 300 logs for controlled and non-controlled operations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and educate Operations about new compliance and DOT regulation changes.
• Provide quarterly driver safety meetings and help facilitate or evaluate training for new drivers, dispatchers, and logistics managers as needed.
• Monitor safety performance across controlled, non-controlled, and mill operations.
• Conduct level 2 vehicle maintenance inspections.
• Analyze accidents, inspections, and citations; identify improvement areas; and report findings to Operations and the Director of Safety.
• Assess risk and communicate challenges and trends to Operations.
• Review safety analytics and videos, and coach and develop drivers.
• Support Smith System Training as a Certified Smith System Driver Trainer.
• Submit DataQs for non-preventable accidents and incorrect violations.
• Maintain the DOT Accident Register.
• Conduct periodic claims reviews with the Travelers representative, including review of aging files and subrogation.
• Facilitate DOT visits to plants and coach and develop drivers following DOT roadside inspections.
• Conduct PPE audits at locations and for drivers, and support PPE inventory at locations.
• Conduct ride-along observations with drivers.
• Support regional driver-fitness matters, including medical certificates, CDLs, and driver performance.
• Manage proficiency with Safety Analytics, Sentix, Instinct, and Foley technology.
• Participate in weekly new-hire orientation.
• Support pilot programs and technology, including Motive and Drivewyze.
• Implement and manage safety committees for drivers and dispatchers.
• Issue driver training modules through Sentix, including quarterly campaigns and corrective action as needed.
• Support other regions and safety department staff during vacations and absences.
• Participate as a member of the Safety Advisory Board Education and/or Work.
• Work with site managers, HR, and dispatchers on needed driver coaching or corrective actions.
• Perform special projects and other assigned duties.
• Travel frequently to regional locations on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis, and occasionally to other regions as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plans with incentive opportunities.
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• All State and Pre-Paid Legal benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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