Regional Safety Manager

Title: Regional Safety Manager

Department: Risk Management

Location: Region TBD

Reports To: Vice President of Risk Management & Compliance

FLSA: Exempt

Purpose:

Embrace, promote and achieve the Vision, Values and Mission of the company, and to assist in meeting the Owners plan each year.

Essential Job Functions:

• Promote safety as a core value of the company.
• Responsible for DOT, federal, state, local and Company compliance issues throughout the region.
• Oversee environmental issues.
• Responsible for road operations, demeanor and attitude of the driving force.
• Insure loading and unloading procedures for drivers.
• Monitor hours of service for drivers & equipment.
• Conduct equipment inspections during each site visit.
• Respond to, and investigation of, regional accidents and delivery events as necessary, on short-notice.
• Conduct safety meetings for all operations personnel (drivers, managers, and shop personnel).
• Attend State Safety Council Meetings when available.
• Communicate with CSC Manager, Asst. CSC Manager, and Regional Managers about unsafe unloading locations, unsafe products, and type of equipment needed on new accounts.
• Responsible for 120 Plan of retention, evaluation and counseling.
• Liaison with State & Federal agencies for regulations and policies.
• Conduct HS&E audits on all facilities (One per quarter, per location).
• Conduct observations on drivers (during operations, pre- and post-trips, loading, and unloading).
• Monitor driver performance for compliance with company expectations.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Carries out duties assigned by Senior Director of Safety as required.

Minimum Qualifications for Consideration:

• Bachelors Degree preferred.

• Two years Safety / Risk Management transportation experience with a proven track record preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to speak in front of groups.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations, federal and state laws and standards.
• Knowledge and understanding of Compliance, Safety, and Accountability (CSA).
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.

• Self-starter with detail oriented work habits.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.
• Display professional demeanor.
• Good interpersonal skills; able to work well with wide range of individuals.
• Demonstrate dependability through good attendance and adherence to timelines and schedules.
• Basic computer skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (PPT, Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Knowledge of basic company employment policies and procedures.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting for long periods of time, walking, finger dexterity, feeling, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual activity.
• Occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds).
• Driving a vehicle.

Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and copier/printer/scanners.
• 50% - 75% travel.

I understand and am capable of fulfilling the job requirements listed above with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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Note: The above statement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this position. These statements are not construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required by employees in this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reviewed: 10-21-19

Education:

• Bachelors Degree preferred
• Two years Safety / Risk Management transportation experience with a proven track record preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to speak in front of groups
• Knowledge of DOT regulations, federal and state laws and standards
• Knowledge and understanding of Compliance, Safety, and Accountability (CSA)
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
• Self-starter with detail oriented work habits
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Display professional demeanor
• Good interpersonal skills; able to work well with wide range of individuals
• Demonstrate dependability through good attendance and adherence to timelines and schedules.
• Basic computer skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (PPT, Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Knowledge of basic company employment policies and procedures
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting for long periods of time, walking, finger dexterity, feeling, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual activity
• Occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds)
• Driving a vehicle

Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment
• 50% - 75% travel