Regional Safety Manager
About The Position
Embrace, promote and achieve the Vision, Values and Mission of the company, and to assist in meeting the Owners plan each year. This role is responsible for promoting safety as a core value of the company, overseeing DOT, federal, state, local and Company compliance issues throughout the region, and managing environmental issues. The position also involves responsibility for road operations, the demeanor and attitude of the driving force, and ensuring proper loading and unloading procedures for drivers. Monitoring driver hours of service and equipment, conducting equipment inspections, and responding to accidents and delivery events are key functions. The role includes conducting safety meetings, attending State Safety Council Meetings, and communicating with various managers about safety concerns. Additionally, the Regional Safety Manager is responsible for a 120 Plan of retention, evaluation, and counseling, and serves as a liaison with State & Federal agencies. Conducting HS&E audits and observations on drivers are also part of the duties.
Requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to speak in front of groups.
- Knowledge of DOT regulations, federal and state laws and standards.
- Knowledge and understanding of Compliance, Safety, and Accountability (CSA).
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
- Self-starter with detail oriented work habits.
- Able to maintain confidentiality.
- Display professional demeanor.
- Good interpersonal skills; able to work well with wide range of individuals.
- Demonstrate dependability through good attendance and adherence to timelines and schedules.
- Basic computer skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (PPT, Excel, Word, and Outlook).
- Knowledge of basic company employment policies and procedures.
- Sitting for long periods of time, walking, finger dexterity, feeling, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual activity.
- Occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds).
- Driving a vehicle.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors Degree preferred.
- Two years Safety / Risk Management transportation experience with a proven track record preferred.
- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
Responsibilities
- Promote safety as a core value of the company.
- Responsible for DOT, federal, state, local and Company compliance issues throughout the region.
- Oversee environmental issues.
- Responsible for road operations, demeanor and attitude of the driving force.
- Insure loading and unloading procedures for drivers.
- Monitor hours of service for drivers & equipment.
- Conduct equipment inspections during each site visit.
- Respond to, and investigation of, regional accidents and delivery events as necessary, on short-notice.
- Conduct safety meetings for all operations personnel (drivers, managers, and shop personnel).
- Attend State Safety Council Meetings when available.
- Communicate with CSC Manager, Asst. CSC Manager, and Regional Managers about unsafe unloading locations, unsafe products, and type of equipment needed on new accounts.
- Responsible for 120 Plan of retention, evaluation and counseling.
- Liaison with State & Federal agencies for regulations and policies.
- Conduct HS&E audits on all facilities (One per quarter, per location).
- Conduct observations on drivers (during operations, pre- and post-trips, loading, and unloading).
- Monitor driver performance for compliance with company expectations.
- Carries out duties assigned by Senior Director of Safety as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
