Regional Fleet Safety Manager
Description The Regional Fleet Safety Manager is responsible for the delivery and execution of Fleet Safety processes for a designated region of private fleet sites. They assist employees with career development and professional growth and ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA, and company policies and regulations. The Regional Fleet Safety Manager assists in achieving departmental goals primarily focused on driver training, safety, and compliance. Job Responsibility Manages the driver training process, evaluation, and development of trainers at assigned terminal locations. (20%) Responsible for thorough investigation of accidents and injuries for root cause analysis to identify hazards and/or behaviors to target for reduction or elimination. (20%) Accountable for adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and contributing to process improvements around areas of safety, training, and compliance. (10%) Promotes a culture of safety by evaluating the safety performance of all employees and ensuring proper safety measures are in place and addressing any concerns/issues in a timely manner. (10%) Coordinates new processes and new technology training to ensure consistency in execution across assigned fleet locations. (10%) Coordinates new processes and new technology training in conjunction with performance improvement process. (10%) Redesigns and monitors the supervisory development process by the selection of mentors and developing standards and monitoring the progress of candidates. (10%) Teaches supervisors to develop leadership skills to peers and cross functional business partners. (10%) Working Conditions Exposed to various climatic conditions of extreme heat or cold. Walking long distances. Sitting or standing for long periods of time. Fast-paced environment. Exposure to noise. Must be willing to travel up to 50% of the time. Job Qualifications Ability to evaluate hazards to safety and collaborate with others to minimize or eliminate risk. Working knowledge of federal, state and Company regulations and policies related to compliance and safety. Understanding performance development, team development, and leadership development processes; demonstrated developmental approach to leadership. Ability to evaluate supervisory employees for leadership potential. Demonstrated strength in verbal and written communication. Ability to use a computer for tracking and updating training events and programs. Education/Experience Bachelor’s degree preferred. 5+ years of Transportation Industry Safety experience required. Experience in managing and leading others required.