Regional Transportation Safety Manager

LAZ Parking Texas•Houston, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional DOT Safety Manager is a field position that oversees the transportation safety management process and provides overall support and guidance to assigned operational areas. The Manager coordinates and reports to the Director of Transportation Safety. As a company devoted to promoting and an employee-focused servant leadership culture, the Transportation Regional Safety Manager oversees systems, compliance and activities to provide training recommendations and professional development for vehicle operators and managers through programs and initiatives originating from our Home Office.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience (4+ years)
3-5 years Transportation Industry experience
Working knowledge of industry standards and operational demands
Knowledge of Excel, Word, Power Point and General Microsoft Office Applications
Ability to plan and execute events, safety meetings, accident review meetings, and safety celebrations.
Intermediate knowledge of Word/Excel/PowerPoint.
Intermediate knowledge of logistics software
Working knowledge of performance management/ monitoring systems
Working knowledge of federal and state safety laws, particularly FMCSR & OSHA standards.
Analysis and identification of risk trends, problems and solutions.
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely using appropriate mediums (for example, face-to-face, e-mail, and presentations, virtual collaboration tools), listen effectively, demonstrate understanding, and clarify meaning for others.
Ability to analyze, define, diagnose, and resolve problems based on sound logic and rationale.
Ability to develop, coach, and mentor to teach and prepare others for effective job performance.
Ability to interact cooperatively and collaboratively with others as a team, including those holding divergent and/or opposing views and goals.
Understand and apply meaningful operations and safety performance metrics.

Nice To Haves

Must be willing to travel within the assigned regions, as necessary, with limited travel throughout the country and Canada as needed. Up to 65% of time in the field.

Responsibilities

Ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations regarding transportation and workplace safety.
Monitoring driver qualification files.
Performing regional site visits related to safety and compliance at the required frequency
Reviewing hours of service records for accuracy
Ensure DOT drug / alcohol program is compliant with regulations
Overseeing and implementing the elements of an incident management process including coordination of reporting, investigation, documentation, and management of incidents
Review accident file contents for accuracy and documents needed
Communicates risk assessment information to prevent future accidents
Ensure proper accountability is delivered for preventable accidents
Provide a comprehensive & accurate monthly report containing appropriate metrics
Provide weekly reports which include tactics and activities performed to minimize risks
Provide Entry Level Driver Training
Conducting training for drivers in the implementation of the Safety Management System
Ensure in vehicle driver training is completed with every active driver including but not limited to; vehicle inspection hands on training is completed with every active driver, load (for locations that handle baggage) training is completed with every active driver, all active drivers are trained in proper mirror placement principles, all active drivers are trained in close quarter maneuvering principles
Mentoring the competency of managers in safety management practices, protocols and procedures
Communicate the accident management protocol for area and local managers and perform incident investigation training to assigned areas within the organization
Report incident data to DOT Compliance manager as required under FMCSA standards
Conducting audits and inspections of private fleet and vendor practices to monitor compliance
Maintain a company provided site self-inspection protocol for all assigned sites
Periodically review maintenance repairs completed by vendors are consistent with DOT guidelines
Conduct periodic inspections of 3rd party administration compliance with DQF, CSA & D&A program requirements
Monitor Compliance, Safety, and Accountability (CSA) basic scores to address trends and drive performance utilizing telematics platform.
Interpret and communicate CSA basic scores & reports to operations teams
Collaborate with field management on critical trends and emerging issues