Transportation Safety Manager

Major Responsibilities

• Administers driver hiring and compliance process (e.g., interviewing and driver selection; drug/alcohol testing; fingerprint checks; DOT physicals; motor vehicle records checks; government forms)
• Provides direction, guidance and oversight to location trainers, to include monitoring training hours. Manages and monitors execution of location training program to ensure compliance. Schedules and conducts recertification and enhancement training as required.
• Ensures training program materials are revised based upon company and branding requirements.
• Leads safety event investigations using the 5-Why's or similar methodology, complete collision reports, oversee collision files and enters into DMO, collision register, and follows up with the claim's office and adjusters as necessary.
• Typically determines preventability, in conjunction with location manager, based on the facts identified both at the scene and in investigative follow-up. Provides post-safety event counseling with employees.
• Affords assistance and training to employees on safety-related issues.
• Affords assistance in the oversight of driver performance using available technology, road evaluations, telematics, etc. in conjunction with the Location Manager.
• Anticipates, identifies and evaluates hazardous conditions and practices. Develops hazard control methods, procedures and programs to reduce risk.
• Provides various safety reports for review. Analyzes data and trending information to prepare location safety action plans. Administers location safety performance improvement plans in conjunction with location managers.
• Manages safety and training program costs, keeping in line with budgetary requirements as applicable. Develops cost saving recommendations.

Qualifications/ Skills Required

• Minimum of one year of experience in an Assistant Location Safety Manager with 5 years operations experience or a combination of a college degree and years of experience.
• Relevant safety certificates and OSHA (U.S.) 10-hour training preferred.
• Knowledge of federal, provincial and state rules and regulations regarding safety and environmental issues along with FMCSA and or FTA regulations.
• Proficient computer literacy essential with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Experience with other software such as timekeeping and payroll systems is preferred.
• Literacy in technology used to manage the operation to include but not limited to FGA approved Smart technology, Apps, encrypted drives, shared drives and other Smart technology.
• Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with employees of all levels including drivers, customers senior management, client representatives, union officials and general public.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to effectively prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Solid verbal, written and relational communication skills, with ability to appropriately interact with employees of all levels, customers, senior management, client representatives, union officials and community members.
• Fluent in English.
• Committed to Safety Lifestyle.