Driver Safety Manager

About the role

Schneider is seeking a Driver Safety Manager in Chicago to lead a team of truck driver trainers and work with other training and safety leaders to ensure the organization’s safety and training standards are met. The Driver Safety Manager will oversee all safety and training activities for their assigned division and administer action plans that align with operational goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to a group of driver trainers.
• Partner with safety leaders to create safety metrics, policies and procedures that align with local, state and federal regulatory agencies.
• Support associates with any safety, training and operational needs they have.
• Ensure all safety goals and metrics are met.
• Provide regulatory and safety guidance to other training leaders.
• Facilitate and execute safety assessments.
• Respond to work-related injuries and crashes, to ensure adherence to regulations and policies.
• Develop safety compliance training for their division.
• Act as the safety and training liaison between various departments and teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• A minimum of 5 years of operations, training, customer service, maintenance or management experience.
• NATMI and OSHA 30 certifications preferred.
• Experience working with agencies, including the DOT, local government and law enforcement.
• Able to travel (10-18 weeks each year).
• Able to work some weekends.
• Excellent leadership skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Company paid life insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Results-based incentive pay program where you can earn above and beyond your base pay.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Car reimbursement.

Pay

Starting Salary is $90,600 - $113,200 per year based on experience.

Schedule

Full time; Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-4 p.m.