Regional Safety Manager

Saia Inc.•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Manages and oversees safety compliance, training, accident reporting, and investigations for an assigned region. Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You‘ll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You‘ll feel it in the support you get on day one – from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity – from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It's all here and it’s exactly what going further is all about.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, risk management, or a related field.
5+ years of safety experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of the Department of Transportation, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act regulations.
Certified Safety Professional certification.
Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

Tracks and manages the completion of safety compliance training.
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to prevent workplace injuries.
Oversees the formation and development of safety committees in the terminals.
Coaches and trains employees in safety procedures.
Audits facilities to validate if corrections, return inspections, and repairs are completed.
Directs and implements processes and procedures to eliminate workplace injuries.
Manages the direction regarding the proper handling and management of accidents and hazardous material incidents.
Identifies accidents as preventable or nonpreventable.