Corporate Safety Manager

Field Safety Manager

Penske Truck Leasing is seeking a driven and experienced Safety and Compliance Professional to join our team at our Corporate Headquarters in Reading, PA. In this high-impact role, you will ensure compliance with safety programs, policies, and procedures to enhance compliance and reduce risk across our customer base and field branch operations. You will champion a culture of safety by collaborating cross-functionally with multiple departments to drive safe performance, reduce associate injuries, and lower workers' compensation claims — all while building strong professional relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

As a key leader within the organization, you will help coordinate and guide a team of Safety Specialists, ensuring they consistently meet customer expectations while also delivering and engaging in training programs for newly hired, promoted, and seasoned maintenance staff alike. The ideal candidate is a results-oriented professional with a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead with confidence in a fast-paced, high-demand environment. If you are passionate about safety and ready to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.

This role requires significant travel more than 50%.

Major Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with OSHA and FMCSA regulations by managing, improving, and coordinating company compliance metrics including CSA scores, Driver Qualification (DQ) File Compliance, and the Do Not Drive (DND) List.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for OSHA inspections and lead remediation efforts.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Safety Specialists, fostering a high-performing culture through ongoing training, coaching, and professional development.
• Facilitate safety training programs for field staff and corporate-sponsored leadership events, delivering engaging and impactful content that promotes a culture of safety at every level of the organization.
• Manage and resolve customer inquiries and complaints with professionalism and urgency, ensuring a high standard of service and satisfaction across all interactions.
• Build and execute proactive accident and injury prevention strategies, with the goal of reducing workplace incidents and driving down workers' compensation claims over time.
• Establish, monitor, and analyze key performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of Safety Specialists and measure safety performance across branches, districts, and areas — using data to drive continuous improvement.
• Partner closely with the Workers' Compensation Manager to develop and implement sustainable injury reduction plans that create lasting, measurable improvements in associate safety.
• Support organizational priorities by taking on additional projects and initiatives as directed by the Director of Safety & Workers' Compensation.

Qualifications

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree is strongly preferred, ideally in Environmental Health & Safety, Logistics, Operations Management, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Professional certification is strongly preferred, including Board Certified Safety Professional (BCSP), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), or Certified Safety Professional (CSP).

Experience

• 5–10 years of total experience, including a minimum of 5 years in safety management with demonstrated expertise in policy development and regulatory compliance; strong background in OSHA with a proven track record of facilitating and maintaining compliance.
• 3–5 years of total experience in a transportation or distribution environment, including at least 3 years in a management or supervisory role; working knowledge of FMCSA regulations required.
• Background in automotive field, or industrial maintenance is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with the ability to produce professional-level reports and presentations.
• Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools such as data analytics platforms, Ai assisted reporting, or safety management software is a plus.

Knowledge & Expertise

• Comprehensive understanding of DOT and OSHA regulations with the ability to interpret and apply them practically in real-world operational settings.
• Strong knowledge of core safety management principles, including hazard identification, risk assessment, and accident investigation.
• In-depth knowledge of FMCSA regulations and their application within a transportation and distribution environment.

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills

• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Strong relationship-building and team-building skills with the ability to interact, influence, and partner effectively across multiple departments and diverse groups.
• Skilled at coordinating safety management efforts across multiple districts and areas simultaneously.

Organizational & Professional Attributes

• Exceptional ability to manage multiple projects, establish priorities, and meet deadlines with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates reliability and professionalism through consistent, predictable, and full attendance — an essential function of this role.
• Willingness and ability to plan, schedule and maintain a high travel demand as needed and work the required schedule at other locations outside your primary office location.
• Must successfully complete the Penske employment application process, including background investigation (covering past employment, education, and criminal history) and pass a drug screening.

Physical Requirements

• The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Associates in this role will be required to:
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form, with associates at all levels of the organization.
• Read, analyze, and retain important information, instructions, and guidelines necessary to perform job duties.
• Move throughout the workplace, including standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods as needed.
• Utilize hands and arms frequently to handle, feel, and reach when performing job-related tasks.
• Lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 lbs (12 kg) on an occasional basis.
• Maintain visual acuity, including close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus as required by job duties.

Penske Truck Leasing is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.