Safety Manager

About the role

The Safety Manager is responsible for the overall safety and compliance of an assigned group of drivers, ensuring safe operation of trucks pursuant to Federal Motor Carrier safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and manages on-the-scene accident investigations.
• Interprets accident factors and assigns fault; educates drivers on best practices and policy.
• Coaches drivers and operations staff on hours of service compliance.
• Provides subject matter expertise on cargo securement to all drivers.
• Manages cargo claims investigations, determines resolutions, and authorizes vendor payments for damaged material.
• Approves or declines driver employment applications.
• Conducts group and one-on-one safety review meetings, coaching drivers on improvement areas and recommending retraining if necessary.
• Conducts disciplinary meetings with drivers, including terminations.
• Shares after-hours on-call responsibilities on a rotating basis with other department members.
• Conducts road trips to check drivers on securement, hours of service, driving issues, Bendix usage, and visits customers or vendors to resolve issues or enhance relationships.

Requirements

• Four-year degree, preferably in Transportation and Logistics, and/or relevant experience in transportation or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Ability to function in a fast-paced work environment and tolerate stress.
• Excellent planning, organizational, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Prior driving experience preferred but not necessary.
• Familiarity with dash cams such as Bendix and Safety Direct.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit and use telephone and computer simultaneously for extended periods.
• Must be able to speak and hear clearly in a high-volume telephone environment.
• Must be physically able to assist with cleanup at accident scenes when necessary.