Transportation Safety Manager

Gourmet Foods International•Decatur, GA

About The Position

We seek a qualified and experienced Transportation Safety Manager to lead our transportation safety management processes. This role will guide our fleet and transportation operations to maintain a strong safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement. As a key leader, you will collaborate closely with our Risk & Safety Manager and Transportation Operations leadership to create both short- and long-term safety strategies. What does your day look like? Some of your duties may include: Safety & Compliance: Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, including FMCSA and OSHA standards. Maintain oversight of driver qualification files, the hiring and selection process, hours of service accuracy, and DOT drug/alcohol program compliance. Crash Management: Lead our crash management process from incident reporting to investigation and documentation. Maintain accountability standards for preventable accidents and provide detailed monthly reports and scorecards on safety performance. Training & Development: Design and deliver training programs for drivers and transportation managers, including in-vehicle training, load securement, mirror placement, and close-quarters maneuvering. Mentor managers in safety protocols and conduct accident investigation training. Audits & Inspections: Conduct DOT compliance audits, maintenance audits, and site self-inspections. Ensure alignment with FMCSR regulations and maintain oversight of 3rd party administration compliance. Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze CSA Basic Scores and roadside inspection reports to identify trends and improve performance. Coach and support transportation management in resolving roadside inspection issues. Leadership & Influence: Guide the team in understanding safety performance metrics and help shape a safety culture through regular safety meetings, accident reviews, and safety celebrations.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in logistics, transportation, supply chain, or a related field is preferred.
Experience in transportation or safety management, with a proven track record in regulatory compliance, driver training, and safety program management.
Strong understanding of FMCSR regulations, OSHA 29 CFR 1910 standards, and transportation safety best practices.
Intermediate skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and analytical tools
Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and team collaboration abilities.
Proven capability to coach, mentor, and develop both managers and drivers.
Ability to lead within a matrixed organization, influencing across teams to drive safety and performance improvements.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, including FMCSA and OSHA standards.
Maintain oversight of driver qualification files, the hiring and selection process, hours of service accuracy, and DOT drug/alcohol program compliance.
Lead our crash management process from incident reporting to investigation and documentation.
Maintain accountability standards for preventable accidents and provide detailed monthly reports and scorecards on safety performance.
Design and deliver training programs for drivers and transportation managers, including in-vehicle training, load securement, mirror placement, and close-quarters maneuvering.
Mentor managers in safety protocols and conduct accident investigation training.
Conduct DOT compliance audits, maintenance audits, and site self-inspections.
Ensure alignment with FMCSR regulations and maintain oversight of 3rd party administration compliance.
Track and analyze CSA Basic Scores and roadside inspection reports to identify trends and improve performance.
Coach and support transportation management in resolving roadside inspection issues.
Guide the team in understanding safety performance metrics and help shape a safety culture through regular safety meetings, accident reviews, and safety celebrations.