Position Summary

The Director of Safety will oversee DOT and Safety compliance in all aspects. Along with monitoring safety systems in place and communicate findings to management. The DOS will also assist in conducting audits in maintenance shops, terminals, plants and communicating those results to management. These responsibilities will be completed by executing the duties listed below, along with other tasks that may be assigned.

Essential Functions

• Provide leadership and establish a safety culture at all plant locations.
• Assist in overseeing all aspects of development, implementation, and management of the Company’s DOT Trucking Compliance Programs, including CMV Files, DOT Driver Qualification Files, DOT Drug/Alcohol Programs, Vehicle Inspections, Hours of Service, etc.
•  Evaluate practices, procedures, and facilities to assess risk and adherence to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Regulations.
• Conduct Safety meetings and presentations for safety matters and accident prevention
• Conduct Maintenance Shop Audits. Identify potential hazards and recommend solutions to prevent them from reoccurring. Reporting all findings to the Director of Maintenance.
• Assist all training & safety programs, this includes safety suite, video coaching systems, online driver training lessons, and electronic logging device (ELD) oversight.
• Maintain documentation necessary to comply with the Safety Management Plan, OSHA, and other applicable regulations.
• Inspect equipment to observe possible unsafe or non-compliant conditions and ensuring corrective action is taken on audit/inspection findings.
• Evaluate of Roadside Inspections of company trucks and assess accuracy.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Develops alternative solutions.
• Responds promptly to employee/customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests of service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; -Responds well to questions; Approaches others in a tactful manner; Responds well under pressure.
• Understands business implications of decisions, Conserves organizational resources.
• Follows employment, safety, and transportation policies and procedures.
• Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Is consistently at work and on time. Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Follows instructions; Responds to management direction.
• Provides safety support for locations assigned through development, coordination, and training of all safety programs and objectives.
• Works with Management at all locations to ensure compliance with all Federal and State(s) safety and health regulations.
• Coordinate and assist in conducting company safety audits/inspections at each location.
• Responsibility for ensuring corrective action is taken on audit/inspection findings.
• Develop, plan, and implement written safety programs, policies, and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Assist in reviewing and maintaining all safety files and record keeping, including work compensation and OSHA recordkeeping.
• Works with the Terminal Mangers, Plant Mangers, Vendors, and Independent Contractors to install equipment and new processes, assessing any potential hazards, and coordinate the abatement of those hazards before equipment and process is put into action. 

Supervision/Training

• Employee will report to the Director Logistics and will be given adequate training and guidance to excel in this position.

Decision Making

• The employee should be self-motivated, detailed oriented, have excellent organizational skills and be able to multitask and prioritize business needs. 

Business Contacts

Internal                                 Purpose                                      Frequency

Director of Operations       Supervisions                                   As Needed

TMs, GMs                            Business needs                               As Needed

Safety/Compliance             Compliance                                     As Needed

External                               Purpose                                             Frequency

Vendors, Applicants          Service/Appointment scheduling  As needed

Skill/Knowledge Requirements

Computer Skills:

• Possess proficient computer skills, with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Tenstreet.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts including adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability:   

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Language Skills: 

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret applicable regulations and procedures. Ability to write reports and business correspondences. Ability to effectively communicate and respond to questions from applicants, employees, and managers.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.