Safety Manager

Summary The position oversees the transportation safety management process for the assigned region in conjunction with organization safety goals and priorities. The position provides overall support and guidance to regional operations management. The regional safety manager coordinates with Region Operations Director/Manager and Division Safety Director in crafting short‑and‑long term strategies to build a culture of safety. The Regional Safety Manager oversees safety systems and activities to maintain oversight of regulatory compliance, provides training and professional development for all drivers, clerical staff, and management in the region. Conducts audits and inspections of the transportation safety management process and monitors metrics and trends reflecting performance. Inspects all equipment at the site level to ensure compliance with OSHA and DOT requirements. Job Description Guides and promotes employee safety performance by coaching and training on safety systems, policies and procedures, safety campaigns, and programs to eliminate, prevent or control injurious hazards, acts and behaviors. Fosters a safety culture within the local site and customer representatives and also conducts business unit assessments, inspections, and audits to ensure compliance with regulatory, customer and company requirements. Partners with local operations team and the customer to ensure that corrective action and/or preventive measures are identified and completed. Investigates, reports and records vehicle accidents, work‑related injuries, and incidents. Maintains written documentation of events, accidents, complaints, general requirements, and prepares documentation as necessary. Trains managers, drivers and site support staff on OSHA, FMCSA and DOT regulations, including hours of service, drug testing, fitness for duty, compliance files, equipment compliance, etc. Assesses fleet readiness and advises local management and corporate team on maintenance and repair matters. Provides comprehensive & accurate weekly/monthly reporting containing appropriate metrics. Performs all other duties as assigned. Pay Range — General Benefits — #J-18808-Ljbffr