Fleet Safety Manager- Western Region

Purpose:   

Responsible for compliance, that UNFI controls preventable vehicle accidents and safety functions to ensure that Federal, State and local regulations are completed in accordance with specifications. Conduct periodic audits to maintain Department of Transportation (DOT) and UNFI Fleet Safety compliance. Seek to continuously improve training, testing, insurance claims and reporting, with a goal of cost control and regulatory compliance.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Engages and collaborates with senior management and safety resources to ensure strategic safety improvement plans are appropriately established. Tracking in accordance with established company procedures

• Interprets and implements Corporate and Regional Fleet Safety, Illness and Injury Prevention Program, environmental and Security policies and procedures

• Develops and oversees driver Drug and Alcohol Testing Program and Reasonable Suspicion Training for management conducted at the DC Location Level

• Appraises Computerized On-Board system (ELD); makes recommendations to senior management

• Monitors Online Driver Qualification File System and makes recommendations to senior
  management

• Completes audit functions including verifying, sampling, reviewing, confirming, and reporting in such areas as D.O.T. compliance and Illness and Injury Prevention Program and security for Regional DCs

• Champions safety efforts in communications at all levels of the organization from senior leadership to hourly associates

• Collaborates with National Risk Management and Insurance carriers to monitor accident
  assessments, costs and follow up on damage responsibilities. Serves as Fleet Safety/DOT expert for all claims in their area of responsibility

• Responsible for implementing and monitoring appropriate UNFI Fleet Safety and DOT standards

• Trains the Fleet Safety Coordinators, Transportation Managers, General Managers, HR Managers and Fleet Safety Managers on OSHA, DOT compliance and UNFI Fleet Safety

• Develops and maintains working relationships with federal, state, and local environmental agencies

• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements: 

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Experience:

• Eight years progressive safety or Loss Prevention experience

Knowledge:

• D.O.T., OSHA, Loss Prevention and Environmental Protection Agency and State regulations and requirements

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications; Word, Excel and Powerpoint

• Knowledge of tractor trailer equipment

• Knowledge of Fleet Safety Management procedures

• Understanding of required computer applications

Skills/ Abilities:

• Ability to drive change and leverage through others

• Ability to interpret a variety of technical information

• Well organized and attentive to detail

• Customer orientation and excellent public relations abilities

• Strong communication skills

• Able to train and supervise

• Able to operate PC, phones, radio, and drive trucks

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.