Regional Safety Manager

Heniff Transportation Systems•Oak Brook, IL

6d•$60,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Regional Safety Manager provides development, implementation and control of the Environmental, Health, Safety and Security (EHS&S) and DOT procedures in accordance to company needs, policies, public relations and state and federal regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Experience using Microsoft Suite applications, TMW, People Net
Five years professional safety experience in the transportation industry
Experience with driver applications, Elogs, DQ files, HOS Compliance, Driver Qualification processing, log auditing, electronic mobile communications, FMCSA regulations, OSHA and transportation of hazardous materials
Solid communication skills and attention to detail
Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization
Ability to be flexible and adapt to change
Strong customer service orientation, ensuring needs and deadlines are met in a timely fashion
Demonstrate a positive, proactive and motivated attitude
Proven focus on continuous improvement in the workplace
Ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced organization
Proven problem solver, anticipates challenges and is both responsive and resourceful
Knowledge of how operational costs are reflective of a good, on-going safety process
Demonstrated organizational and analytical skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to act as a team player and get involved in all aspects of the business function
Ability to work with and coach drivers to drive safety and ensure compliance
Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
This position may be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel; reach with hand and arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch as needed.
Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
This position may require on-call capabilities on evening and weekends.
Extensive overnight travel is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Transportation Logistics
Experience in liquid bulk transportation safety
Knowledge of Hazardous Materials transportation regulations

Responsibilities

Provide support to terminal management in all aspects of terminal EHS&S and associated personnel.
Assist with incident investigations & report any safety situations to Director.
Perform Risk Assessment audits.
Administer safety training as necessary for Company Drivers, Independent Contractors, Loaders and terminal personnel.
Conduct on-site accident investigations.
Handle safety accidents until conclusion and stay for long periods of time gathering information.
Develop a positive working relationship with Terminal Manager, Company Drivers, Mechanics, Loaders, and other office personnel.
Investigate all preventable and non-preventable accidents/incidents within the region.
Provide remedial training/correction action to individuals as a result of the investigation discoveries.
Assist in the development of new safety policies and training procedures as needed.
Perform additional duties as required.