Senior Safety Manager

Paper Transport • De Pere, WI

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About The Position

The Senior Safety Manager at Paper Transport helps strengthen safety performance and culture by working with drivers, partnering with Operations, and improving safety programs and processes. The role leads continuous improvement in safety, oversees safety training and learning management systems, and promotes employee understanding of and accountability for safety expectations.

The position works directly with professional drivers through coaching, orientations, road tests, and ongoing safety conversations. It also addresses driver safety and performance concerns, including appropriate follow-up, accountability, and employment decisions when necessary. The Senior Safety Manager uses safety data and incident trends to identify risks and develop improvements, while supporting regulatory compliance and effective use of transportation safety technology.

The role also develops and delivers safety training, coaches Safety Coordinators, and partners with Operations, vendors, and other stakeholders to resolve concerns, support audits, and improve processes. The job frequently involves sitting, standing, talking, and hearing; constant use of hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls; and occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with drivers and leaders at all levels.
• Confidence addressing difficult situations, providing constructive feedback, and holding others accountable.
• An analytical mindset and the ability to turn safety data into practical solutions.
• Knowledge of transportation safety, FMCSA regulations, and driver compliance.
• Experience with safety training, learning management systems, and transportation technology.
• Leadership skills and a commitment to developing others and driving continuous improvement.
• Associate degree preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Five or more years of transportation experience in Safety, Operations, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Experience with driver safety, regulatory compliance, and training programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives that reduce risk, improve performance, and reinforce a consistent safety culture across the organization.
• Build relationships with professional drivers through coaching, orientations, road tests, and ongoing conversations about safety expectations.
• Address driver safety and performance concerns, ensuring appropriate follow-up, accountability, and employment decisions when necessary.
• Oversee learning management system (LMS) processes to ensure employees receive required training, complete assignments, and maintain compliance.
• Use safety data, incident trends, and performance metrics to identify risks and develop actionable improvements.
• Ensure compliance with FMCSA regulations, company policies, driver qualification requirements, and applicable safety standards.
• Support the effective use of safety technology, including DriveCam, electronic logging devices (ELDs), and crash avoidance systems.
• Develop and deliver engaging safety training and driver meeting content that translates safety expectations into everyday practices.
• Coach and support Safety Coordinators, helping them grow their skills and consistently execute safety programs.
• Partner with Operations, vendors, and other stakeholders to resolve safety concerns, support audits, and improve processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree