Safety Manager

JOB TITLE:

Manager, Transportation Safety

Primary Purpose This position directs the transportation safety management process and provides overall support and guidance to the organization. The Manager coordinates with Operations in crafting short and longer term strategies in building a culture of safety within the organization. The Manager introduces and oversees systems and activities to maintain oversight of regulatory compliance status; provides training and professional development for management and CMV operators;

coordinates and manages the crash management process; conducts audits and inspections of the transportation safety management process; and monitors metrics that indicate reflecting performance.

Scope The Safety Manager provides support, direction and guidance to the fleet drivers. The Manager interacts with and directly influences the behavior, performance and knowledge base of the CMV operators; and serves in a consulting role enabling managers and operations personnel to address safety & regulatory issues impacting the transportation operations organization.

• Ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations regarding transportation and workplace safety.
• Monitoring driver qualification files and the hiring and selection process.
• Reviewing hours of service records for accuracy.
• Assuring DOT drug / alcohol program is compliant with regulations.
• Work with maintenance vendors to assure PM compliance and demand maintenance are compliant.
• Overseeing and implementing the elements of a Crash Management process including coordination of reporting, investigation, documentation and management of incidents.
• Review accident file contents for accuracy and documents needed.
• Gatekeeper for accident preventable decisions.
• Assure proper accountability is delivered for preventable accidents.
• Provide a comprehensive & accurate monthly report containing appropriate metrics.
• Provide monthly scorecards which include tactics and activities.
• Developing materials and conducting training for drivers in the implementation of the Transportation Safety Management System.
• Assure in-vehicle driver training is completed with every active driver.
• Assure vehicle inspection hands on training is completed with every active driver.
• Assure load securement training is completed with every active driver.
• Assure all active drivers are trained in proper mirror placement principles.
• Assure all active drivers are trained in close quarter maneuvering principles.
• Mentoring the competency of managers in safety management practices, protocols and procedures.
• Conduct an overall DOT compliance review at least annually.
• Teach protective driving principles to all employees.
• Create and communicate the accident management protocol.
• Perform accident investigation training.
• Conducting audits and inspections of private fleet and vendor practices to monitor compliance.
• Conduct DOT compliance audits at regulated sites.
• Institute a site self inspection protocol for all sites.
• Conduct maintenance vendor audits to determine maintenance compliance with FMCSR regulations.
• Conduct periodic inspections of 3rd party administration compliance with DQF, CSA & D&A program requirements.
• Monitoring CSA Basic Scores to address trends and drive performance.
• Provide field teams with CSA basic scores & reports.
• Oversee and monitor roadside inspection process reports.
• Coach field management on roadside inspection issues.

• Intermediate knowledge of Word/Excel/PowerPoint.
• Intermediate knowledge of Analytical Tools and other logistics software.
• Working knowledge of the performance management/monitoring systems.
• Working knowledge of federal and state safety laws, particularly FMCSR, OSHA and EPA standards.
• Analysis and identification of risk trends, problems and solutions.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely using appropriate mediums (for example, face-to-face, e-mail, and presentations), listen effectively, demonstrate understanding, and clarify meaning for others.
• Ability to analyze, define, diagnose, and resolve problems based on sound logic and rationale.
• Ability to develop, coach, and mentor others including the ability…