Director of Safety

Job Duties

• Plans and implements all safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state and federal rules/regulations, company policies and acceptable safety standards of the industry
• Ensures processes and training support business operations while focused on being below threshold in all CSA BASICs
• Takes appropriate measures to be always ready to successfully navigate a DOT Audit and maintain a Satisfactory Safety Rating
• Interviews, hires, and trains employees; plans, assigns, and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines employees; addresses complaints and resolves problems
• Plans, develops, and implements programs to train managers, employees, and contractors in transportation and safe working practices
• Formulates and implements work safety standards and enforces company procedures
• Officiates over in-house investigations of accidents and injuries involving independent contractors and vehicles and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for the company’s use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations
• Provides information to independent contractors to enforce policies, warn of potential safety hazards and to prevent hazardous conditions that ultimately lead to acceptable CSA BASICs
• Advises senior management for corrective and preventative measures where indicated and follows up to ensure action has been taken
• Maintains safety files and records

Qualifications

• Skills Required: Strong analytical skills, Leadership skills, Ability to exercise good judgement in a variety of situations, Ability to solve problems and think quickly under pressure, Effective oral and written communication skills, Process improvement catalyst, Demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy, Proficiency in web-based programs, Proficient use of Microsoft products, Ability to deal effectively with various departments and levels of personnel within the company and within the Company Driver and Owner-Operator base, Ability to schedule assignments and maximize work performance of existing personnel, Ability to multi-task several projects or assignments at the same time, Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner which facilitates the success of business operations in order to meet company demands and expectations
• Qualifications: Prior Safety supervisory experience of at least 5 years, Knowledge and experience with transportation industry in safety and accident response duties, Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university, CSS or CDS preferred