Manager Of Safety And Compliance

JOB TITLE: Manager of Safety and Compliance

SALARY RANGE: $ 70,000.00 - $ 85,000.00 a year

HOURS: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm / Hours can vary depending on the workload and The Safety Manager must be on call 24 hours a day in case of an emergency.

Benefits: 40-hour sick leave, medical insurance, dental insurance, 401K, life insurance, and short-term disability insurance after the 90 days probation period. 2 weeks vacations after the first year with the company,

JOB DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Creating a safety manual for all drivers
• Maintaining safety requirements for all drivers’ files.
• Maintaining safety policies and procedures for both drivers and office employees.
• Keeping the procedures and safety polices in place for compliance with local, state, federal regulations. Being aware of FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association, DOT, and OSHA.
• Work with the HR on all drivers’ new hire onboarding paperwork – MVR, Drug and Alcohol, etc.
• Work with HR on training courses for all Safety and Compliance for drivers and main office employees.
• Handle accidents, insurance claims as well as audits on drivers.
• Conduct post-accident and post injury investigations by preparing the analysis of root causes corrective actions, and reporting. Ensure proper completion of required documentation and reporting to the proper agencies. Identify, inspect, investigate, follow up on reported safety violations/concerns and assess work hazards.
• Take lead on developing, implementing, maintaining, reviewing, updating, and communicating driver, facility and transportation safety policies, processes, procedures, and training programs in compliance with all local state and federal safety regulations.
• Prepare, publish, and distribute driver and facility KPI’s scorecards and recognition notices.
• Conduct a DOT Compliance course at least 2 times a year for all employees with a DOT card.
• Handling of all IFTA overweight and other paperwork dealing with permits.
• Assist with tracking and follow up on workers’ compensation claims with support and guidance to HR and Operational Leaders.
• Coach for performance – prepare, document, deliver and file corrective actions and PIP (performance improvement plan) to individuals who have engaged in or are engaging in unsafe acts.
• Ability to express ideas, both verbally and written to all in communication with.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop for all drivers.
• Twice a year host an event for drivers to come together to go over important information.
• Being able to conduct drivers’ evaluations at least once or twice a year for the upkeep of the DOT and OSHA requirements.
• Working with the General Manager and Owners of the company to stay in compliance with all the local, state, federal laws of DOT and OSHA.
• Ability to define, diagnose, and resolve in a logical and safe way any safety manners that will come up.
• Answering all emails in a timely fashion to customers and drivers.
• Being on call for all drivers in case of an emergency.
• Ensure all driver qualification files are in compliance.
• Ensure all vehicle maintenance files are in compliance.
• Process all DOT roadside inspections paperwork.
• Monitor CSA and ISS scores and trends.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• 2 - 5 plus years’ experience in that of working in DOT compliance.
• 2 years of experience in the OSHA requirements
• 2 years of knowledge or work experience with FMCSR, Hazard Materials Regulations, Drug and Alcohol.
• 1-2 years of experience in Management.
• 1-2 years of experience in hazard materials.
• 1-2 years of experience in tractor trailers.
• 1-2 years’ experience in that of ELD training.
• 2-5 years of experience in the transportation industry.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 5% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Transportation management: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Cicero, IL 60804 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Cicero, IL 60804: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person