Safety and Operations Manager

About the role

The Safety Manager ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and with company safety requirements. Responsible for continuous leadership, recruitment and training of operator candidates. Promotes strong leadership and influences positive employee morale throughout the location. This position is based in Atlanta, GA supporting SCAD – Atlanta. Transdev is proud to offer a competitive compensation package of minimum $70,000 – maximum $77,563. Benefits include vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks, sick days: 5 days, holidays: 12 days; 12 standard and 4 floating, other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and voluntary long-term disability.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain employee files - complete all new hire EEO/AAP documents and onboarding paperwork.
• Manage driver & staff payroll and leaves of absence, including, employee FMLA tracking.
• Educate employees on benefits provided.
• Provides behind-the-wheel instruction according to corporate and client specifications in all aspects of vehicle operation and passenger transportation, including defensive driving, service area familiarization, passenger loading, unloading and securement.
• Conducts classroom training in accordance with corporate and location requirements.
• Ensure all safety manuals, programs, policies, and procedures are current and meet the needs of the location.
• Document all training activities and ensure accurate completion of all training-related employee records.
• Establish a relationship with client and corporate personnel to identify additional training needs, resources, and opportunities.
• Prepares and conducts monthly safety meetings.
• Maintain an adequate and complete employee filing system and participates in audits and inspections to meet client and corporate expectations.
• Directs the location drug & alcohol program to include random drug testing and ensures all files are updated to pass regular audits.
• Quality Assurance Checks ensuring compliance with background checks, drug and alcohol screens, and E-Verify requirements.
• Manages the injury prevention program to reduce the number of workplace injuries.
• Conducts accident investigation using root-cause analysis and assigns employee re-training as required.
• Responsible for maintaining/posting OSHA log.
• Conducts road observations to evaluate operator safety, customer service, and systematic knowledge of the service.
• Provides coaching and re-training as required on Drive Cam.
• Respond to customer comments related to the service.
• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of (3) years’ experience in the passenger transportation industry.
• Experience in location safety management and/or operations management.
• Providing quality training, including the creation and management of training materials.
• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.

Skills

• Strong leadership and influence skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Benefits

• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 12 days; 12 standard and 4 floating
• Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and voluntary long-term disability.

Pay

Competitive compensation package of minimum $70,000 – maximum $77,563.

Schedule

Flexible work schedule as needed.