Regional Safety Manager

Pratt Industries•Fort Worth, TX

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

The role of a Logistics Regional Safety Manager for Pratt Logistics, LLC is multifaceted and vital to the success of operation. A Regional Safety Manager is responsible for ensuring that drivers are well trained, equipment is compliant, and all operations comply with local and federal regulations. By understanding the various aspects of fleet safety and utilizing the right tools and resources, the Logistics Regional Safety Manager can ensure a safe environment for everyone on the roadway, protecting Pratt’s body of staff, assets and reputation.

Requirements

Working knowledge of CFR 29 and CFR 49
5 years’ experience in the transportation industry in a safety role
Knowledge of all applicable safety rules and regulations – DOT, DMV, FMCSA, and OSHA
Bachelor’s Degree
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook)
Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
Special Projects - performs special projects or other duties as needed or assigned
Travel - frequent travel required to locations in the region on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis. Occasional travel to other regions as needed.
Training - help facilitate/evaluate training of new drivers, dispatchers, and logistic managers as needed.
Coaching/Corrective Actions - works with site managers, HR, and dispatchers regarding any driver coaching or corrective actions that are needed.

Nice To Haves

Certified Smith System Driver Trainer

Responsibilities

Enforce and manage policies in place
Policy development and education
Conduct periodic Safety inspections - facilities
Record all accidents, incidents, from 1st report to closure [all controlled, non-controlled, and mills]
Obtain accident police reports and other documentation as required by DOT
Analyze accident accruals and provide support w/ receiving, relaying estimates, and final invoices to Accounting
Coordinate post-accident inspections and investigations
Coordinate post-accident drug and alcohol screening - Foley
Document preservation and discovery pertaining to litigation
Injury response, reporting and investigation [controlled and non-controlled]
Workers Compensation claims [controlled and non-controlled]
Record OSHA 300 logs [controlled and non-controlled]
Regulatory compliance
Safety Training-Quarterly driver meetings
Monitoring Safety performance [all controlled, non-controlled, and mills]
Vehicle maintenance inspections (level 2)
Analyze and identify areas of improvement in accidents, inspections, and citations and report data to operations and the Director of Safety
Risk Assessment - communicate challenges and trends to operations
Educate Operations of any new compliance and DOT regulation changes
Review Safety Analytics, Videos and coach/develop drivers
Support Smith System Training - Certified Smith System Driver Trainer
DataQ all non-preventable accidents and incorrect violations
Maintain DOT Accident Register
Periodic Claims Review with Travelers rep – aging files and subrogation
Facilitate DOT visits to plants
DOT Roadside Inspections – coaching and development
PPE audits – locations and drivers
Support PPE inventory with locations
Ride along observation with drivers
Support Safety w/ issues for region pertaining to driver fitness (med certs, CDLs, and driver performance)
Manage technology proficiency regarding Safety Analytics, Sentix, Instinct, and Foley.
Participate in weekly new hire orientation
Pilot programs and various technology (i.e. Motive, Drivewyze)
Implement and manage Safety Committees for drivers and dispatchers
Issue training modules to drivers using Sentix (Quarterly campaign & corrective action as needed).
Support other regions as well as the safety department staff when on vacations and out of office.
Participate as member of Safety Advisory Board Education and/or Work