Regional Safety Manager

Cadogan Tate New York Limited•Vernon, CA

About The Position

The role of Regional Safety Manager for Cadogan Tate is multifaceted and vital to the success of our safe operations. A Regional Safety Manager is responsible for ensuring that warehouse, drivers, field personnel, and office staff are well trained, well informed, and in compliance with relevant regulatory agency requirements. They ensure all equipment is compliant and all operations comply with all local and federal regulations. By understanding the various aspects of OSHA, CAL OSHA and FMCSA regulations and safety, and utilizing the right tools and resources, the Regional Safety Manager can ensure a safe environment for everyone, protecting Cadogan Tates’ employees at all levels of the organization, our sites, our assets, and our place in the market.

Requirements

Excellent knowledge regarding Title 49 regulations
5 years' experience in the warehouse and transportation industries in a safety role
Knowledge of all applicable safety rules and regulations (OSHA, FMCSA)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
Excellent computer proficiency
Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive and supportive attitude and providing exemplary internal customer service
Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
Frequent travel is required to locations in the region on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis. Occasional travel to other regions is needed

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Enforce and manage policies in place
Assisting in policy development and education
Conduct regular periodic Safety inspections at assigned site locations
Oversee all accidents and incidents, from initial reporting to closure
Obtain accident police reports and other documentation as required by FMCSA and insurance carrier requirements
Analyze accident data, initiate and complete root cause analysis working with site management
Coordinate post-accident inspections, investigations, and follow up training
Coordinate post-accident drug and alcohol screening as required
Document and preserve records pertaining to potential litigation
Injury response, reporting and investigation
Regulatory compliance (FMCSA, OSHA, EPA)
Safety Training through Monthly and Quarterly meetings
Monitoring Safety performance utilizing telematics and CSA BASIC scores
Periodic vehicle and equipment inspections and coaching of employees in same
Analyze and identify areas of improvement in accidents, inspections and report data to operations and the Group Director of EHS
Risk Assessment - communicate identified challenges and trends to operations
Educate Operations of any new compliance and DOT or OSHA regulation changes
Review Safety Analytics for cloud-based site inspections
Track assigned safety training for all employees in the assigned region, ensuring timely completion and records of completion
Support Smith System training as a certified Smith System Train the Trainer
Maintain/obtain OSHA 30 certification
Quarterly Claims Review with insurance company for aging files and subrogation
DOT Roadside Inspections – working with Fleet Safety in coaching and development for drivers and managers
PPE audits for all impacted personnel
Manage technology proficiency regarding Samsara and My Momentum software
Participate in weekly new hire orientation
Pilot programs and various technologies as they become incorporated
Support other regions as well as the safety department staff when vacations and out of office issues arise
Training - help facilitate/evaluate training of new drivers, office personnel, and operational managers as needed
Coaching/Corrective Actions, working with General Managers, Site managers, HR, and dispatchers regarding any coaching or corrective actions that are needed
Special Projects: perform projects or other duties as needed or assigned