Safety Training Manager - West Region
About The Position
The Safety Training Manager ensures that operational personnel are trained to company standards. Working in partnership with management and Human Resources, this role promotes employee well-being and a strong culture of safety and environmental stewardship, in compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations. The position provides and oversees initial, ongoing, remedial, and post-accident safety and driving training; supports and certifies mentors, supervisors, and operations managers; and advises safety and operations teams on professional driving practices. It also helps improve safety programs and communication between drivers and management. The role requires up to 60% regional and national travel and the physical ability to handle objects weighing 50–75 pounds frequently, as well as walk, stand, and climb in varied weather conditions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- 5–7 years of safety management experience focused on OSHA and FMCSA regulations.
- 3–5 years of experience as a training facilitator.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
- Legally eligible to work in the United States.
- Ability to pass pre-employment testing.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to develop, implement, and train employees in safe workplace practices.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and online research skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Ability to handle objects weighing 50–75 pounds frequently, walk, stand, and climb, and work in varied weather conditions.
- Ability to travel up to 60% regionally and nationally.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in an environmental and/or sustainability field.
Responsibilities
- Provide initial (Day One) safety training to new employees and training when employees change lines of business.
- Provide initial safe-driving training to new employees with CDLs, covering systems, DOT regulations, and company policies and procedures.
- Train and certify regional mentors.
- Partner with regional Safety and HR managers to review mentor effectiveness.
- Train and system-certify regional supervisors and operations managers.
- Partner with the regional Safety Manager to review remedial training effectiveness for high-risk employees and oversee post-accident retraining.
- Provide ongoing training and feedback to supervisors to improve their observations and driving skills.
- Review OBC video to identify training and coaching opportunities.
- Promote continuous improvement and standardization of health and safety programs, procedures, and tools to meet regulatory requirements and company best practices.
- Provide professional driving expertise and guidance to safety and operational teams.
- Promote a strong safety culture among management and employees, ensuring safety is considered in work activities.
- Act as a liaison between drivers and management to support open communication.
- Attend and participate in assigned corporation-sponsored training courses.
- Keep current with job-appropriate technology used by the company.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the manager.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Maternity and parental leave
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Discounted Stock Program
- 401(k)
- Employee Awards
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Wellness Incentive
- Tuition Assistance
- Career Pathways
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
