Safety and Training Supervisor, Cargo

Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce company safety policies, procedures, and standard work at the gateway level.
• Conduct routine safety inspections, hazard assessments, and compliance audits of ramp and warehouse operations.
• Identify safety risks and collaborate with station leadership to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses using structured root cause methodologies (e.g., 5-Why).
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and applicable carrier and customer requirements.
• Maintain accurate safety records and submit timely reports to leadership.

Training Oversight & Qualification Management

• Oversee onboarding, recurrent, and remedial training programs for all operational personnel.
• Ensure employees maintain required certifications and qualifications (DG, equipment, security, etc.).
• Maintain and update training matrices and documentation.
• Conduct classroom and hands-on training sessions on safety procedures, emergency response, equipment operation, and standard work.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and implement improvements to maintain instructional quality.
• Support operational readiness during staffing increases or peak seasons.

Quality Assurance & Operational Performance

• Monitor compliance with safety and training standards across shifts.
• Conduct observational audits to verify adherence to standard work and operational procedures.
• Provide coaching and feedback to supervisors and frontline employees.
• Track and analyze safety and training-related performance metrics.
• Escalate compliance risks and partner with leadership to implement corrective action plans.

Documentation & Audit Support

• Maintain organized and audit-ready documentation for safety and training programs.
• Support internal and external audits, inspections, and customer reviews.
• Ensure proper recordkeeping of safety meetings, certifications, and compliance documentation.
• Stay informed on regulatory updates and industry best practices.

Team Engagement & Culture Development

• Promote a proactive safety culture and employee engagement in safety initiatives.
• Encourage reporting of hazards and near misses without fear of retaliation.
• Support leadership in reinforcing accountability and performance expectations.
• Partner with HR and station leadership to ensure safety and training integration into onboarding and performance management.