Regional Workplace Safety Manager
Forward Air Corporation · Chicago, IL · Today
On-siteManagement$75k–$90k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA), Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and other applicable regulations.
- Develop, implement, and maintain regional safety programs, policies, and procedures.
- Deliver regulatory and company-required safety training to employees, drivers, and independent contractors.
- Partner with terminal leadership to identify risks, improve safety performance, and foster a proactive safety culture.
- Conduct workplace inspections, safety audits, and accident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Monitor safety performance metrics and prepare reports for leadership.
- Support regulatory inspections and maintain accurate safety documentation.
- Stay current on industry regulations and best practices through ongoing professional development.
Qualifications
- Experience in workplace safety within transportation, logistics, or a related industry.
- Strong knowledge of FMCSA, CSA, DOT, and OSHA regulations.
- Experience conducting accident investigations and implementing corrective actions.
- Ability to build strong working relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience leading, training, and developing employees to promote a strong culture of workplace safety.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to travel extensively throughout the assigned region.
- Flexible schedule to support operational needs.