Regional Safety Manager

Pratt Industries•Addison, TX

23h

About The Position

The Regional Safety Manager for Pratt Logistics, LLC is responsible for supporting safe transportation and logistics operations across the region. The role ensures drivers are trained, equipment is compliant, and operations follow applicable local and federal regulations. The manager works with operations, site managers, HR, dispatchers, drivers, accounting, claims representatives, and the safety department to manage safety programs, investigate incidents, support regulatory compliance, and improve safety performance. Frequent travel to regional locations is required, with occasional travel to other regions.

Requirements

Five years of experience in the transportation industry in a safety role.
Working knowledge of CFR 29 and CFR 49.
Knowledge of applicable safety rules and regulations, including DOT, DMV, FMCSA, and OSHA requirements.
Bachelor’s degree.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
Ability to work independently and complete assignments within the parameters of instructions, prescribed routines, and accepted practices.
Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions.
Ability to walk, talk, and hear regularly; stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms frequently; and sit occasionally.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move 20 to 30 pounds.
Vision capabilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Enforce and manage existing safety policies, and support policy development and education.
Conduct periodic safety inspections at facilities.
Record accidents and incidents from initial report through closure, including controlled, non-controlled, and mill operations.
Obtain police reports and other documentation required by the DOT.
Analyze accident accruals and support the handling of estimates and final invoices with Accounting.
Coordinate post-accident inspections, investigations, and drug and alcohol screening.
Preserve documents and support discovery related to litigation.
Respond to, report, and investigate injuries, and manage workers’ compensation claims for controlled and non-controlled operations.
Maintain OSHA 300 logs for controlled and non-controlled operations and maintain the DOT Accident Register.
Support regulatory compliance and educate Operations about new compliance requirements and DOT regulation changes.
Conduct quarterly driver safety meetings and participate in weekly new-hire orientation.
Monitor safety performance across controlled, non-controlled, and mill operations; analyze accident, inspection, and citation trends; identify improvement areas; and report findings to Operations and the Director of Safety.
Conduct risk assessments and communicate safety challenges and trends to Operations.
Review safety analytics and videos, and coach and develop drivers, including support for Smith System training.
Serve as a certified Smith System Driver Trainer.
Submit DataQs for non-preventable accidents and incorrect violations.
Coordinate periodic claims reviews with the Travelers representative, including aging files and subrogation.
Facilitate DOT visits to plants and coach and develop drivers following DOT roadside inspections.
Conduct PPE audits at locations and with drivers, and support PPE inventory at locations.
Conduct ride-along observations with drivers.
Support regional driver-fitness matters, including medical certificates, CDLs, and driver performance.
Manage proficiency with Safety Analytics, Sentix, Instinct, and Foley technologies.
Participate in pilot programs and evaluate technologies such as Motive and Drivewyze.
Implement and manage safety committees for drivers and dispatchers.
Issue driver training modules through Sentix for quarterly campaigns and corrective action as needed.
Support other regions and safety department staff during vacations and absences, and participate as a member of the Safety Advisory Board.
Facilitate and evaluate training for new drivers, dispatchers, and logistics managers as needed.
Work with site managers, HR, and dispatchers on driver coaching and corrective actions.
Perform special projects and other assigned duties.
Travel frequently to regional locations weekly, monthly, and quarterly, and occasionally to other regions.