DIRECTOR OF SAFETY
Company: Warren Transport, Inc.
Location: Waterloo
Posted on: September 18, 2023
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Job Description:
POSITION INFORMATION Responsible for managing the safety,
compliance and orientation of new drivers. In partnership and
collaboration with Operations, develops and implements corporate
safety and loss preventions efforts, and compliance programs that
ensure company compliance with local, state, federal, DOT and OSHA
rules and regulations by formulating safety policies and
procedures. Planning, directing, monitoring, and controlling
safety, loss prevention, training and driver orientations and
supervising safety, compliance, and logistics managers to ensure
programs are fully integrated into the business planning and
decision making process. BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES --- Build and
maintain a partnership with Operations Leaders, ensuring a
collaborative approach to positively influence Safety requirements
within the organization. --- Oversee all aspects of safety training
and driver orientations program to establish and maintain a strong
safety ethic among drivers and meet the driver training objectives
of the company's operations and support departments --- Relay
necessary safety information, regulations, requirements, and
procedures to company drivers and contractors (i.e., loss
prevention, compliance, discipline, training) --- Provide reporting
on vehicle, cargo loss and injury by division, prepares accident
analysis and driver demographic reports. --- Provide effective
employee performance management utilizing SMART goals, timely and
constructive feedback, coaching for improvement, and progressive
discipline. --- Ensure continued focus on the expansion and
development of a cohesive shop service customer support
team/department. --- Effective management of department annual
operating budget, cost center, AP and AR. --- Oversee and supervise
road testing of all driver applicants, ensuring satisfaction of all
company and federal standards and completion of all necessary
documentation. --- Participate in continuous improvement activities
by reviewing, changing, and improving processes in line with
changing customer expectations/organizational goals. --- Assist
with loss prevention, company-wide compliance efforts, and
governmental reporting and compliance --- Monitor Safe stats, Root
Cause Analysis process, and DOT accident reporting and internal DOT
accident reporting --- Update reports related to monthly DOT data
(in-depth understanding of the FMCSA system) --- Assist, plans,
directs, monitors, and controls compliance programs to ensure
compliance with company, local, state, and federal DOT and OSHA
rules and regulations (i.e., driver files, hours of service,
equipment inspections, alcohol/drug programs/reporting
requirements) --- Act as liaison between other
divisions/departments --- In support of Warren's culture, all
employees are expected to consistently, effectively and reliably
perform in accordance with the Company's values as set forth in our
core competencies and behaviors (All Employee Competencies and
Manager Competencies). --- Position may require work
responsibilities outside of normal business hours, and infrequent
travel may be required. --- Performs other duties and
responsibilities as assigned. --- Management of C-TPAT. ---
Management of Customs/in-bond shipment compliance. QUALIFICATIONS
--- Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or
university; or 5-7 years related experience and/or training; or
equivalent combination of education and experience in the industry.
--- Firm understanding of the transportation industry with a strong
working knowledge of safety, loss prevention, and DOT and OSHA
regulations. --- 2-5 years of supervisory experience required.
Strong employee performance management, training and coaching,
recognition, and reward skills preferred. --- Strong working
knowledge of commercial trucking operations, equipment, and
safety-related issues (i.e., defensive driving, load securement,
accident investigation, hazardous materials). --- Proven ability to
form strategic partnerships with Operations and, to collaboratively
instill a Safety culture and standards. --- Ability to perform
effectively under the guidance/limited assistance from functional
leadership. --- Strong interpersonal skills; able to establish
trust and rapport with all levels of staff. Able to relate
effectively to diverse cultures. --- Excellent organizational
skills and ability to manage and prioritize workload in a
fast-paced environment. --- Strong planning and problem-solving
skills; able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
Able to gather and analyze information and develop alternative
solutions. --- Ability to work in a fast paced environment. ---
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required. ---
Excellent communication skills (written, listening and verbal). ---
Willing and able to travel occasionally, including overnight
travel. WORKING CONDITIONS This job operates in a professional
office environment. This role routinely uses standard office
equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets
and fax machines. The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to talk or hear. This is largely a sedentary role;
however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to
lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as
necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EEO STATEMENT Warren Transport is proud to be an Equal Employment
Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race,
religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy,
childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected
veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other
applicable legally protected characteristics.
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