Safety Operations Supervisor | Philadelphia

As a Safety Operations Supervisor (SOS) at Traffic Management Inc., you are responsible for the safety, operational excellence, and well-being of the most important asset at our company – our employees. As a people leader, you will have the chance to solve problems, create opportunities and deliver exceptional service to our customers and the communities we serve. As an individual, you will lead by example, listen intently, and follow up on issues raised by team members at all levels in the organization.  

As a key member of the branch leadership team, you will both understand the big picture of where we are going as a company while being hands-on in the day-to-day operation to make it happen.

• Collaborates frequently with colleagues across functional departments, such as HR, Sales, Procurement, and maintenance teams, ensuring that business and operational objectives are met.
• Collaborates with stakeholders at all levels to support corporate, regional, and branch initiatives, and serves as a visible driving force in the areas of responsibility and scope of control.
• Optimizes business operations by creating, modifying, and enhancing SOPs.
• Supports engagement programs to attract new employees and enhance existing employee loyalty, satisfaction, and retention.
• Attracts, hires, leads, and develops a diverse team of Drivers, Helpers, and/or Dispatchers.
• Provides coaching, feedforward, and challenging assignments to team members, fostering their growth and development.

OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATION

• Uses commercial and proprietary technology to process requisitions, dispatch people and assets, process corrective action, process, and close receipts, maintain PPE stock levels, and complete learning objectives.
• Tracks employee incidents and ensures that retraining, coaching, and corrective discipline are issued in a timely manner.

FIELD OPERATIONS AND SAFETY

• Works in the field driving sites, conducting management walks and safety inspections, and training traffic controllers on standards.

• Champions safety by implementing hazard prevention programs, fostering accountability for safe behaviors, leading safety meetings, conducting crew out safety toolboxes, and promoting a safety-focused culture.
• Investigates policy and procedure violations and initiates incidents. 
• Review Jobsite Safety Analysis (JSA) to ensure compliance with identified job site hazards. 
• Monitors truck load outs. 

FLEET MANAGEMENT

• Maintains compliance on vehicle and equipment inspections, carries out minor repairs, preventative maintenance, and coordinates corrective maintenance within budget.
• Reviews DVIR tickets for repair 
• Analyzes reports to ensure equipment utilization. 

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

• Can maintain compliance on warehouse safety, security, and inventory of operational assets and ensures compliance with facility regulations and provides support as needed.
• Conducts Jobsite Safety Inspections
• Participates in incident investigations for misuse and abuse, and unreported damage

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Previous knowledge or experience in leading in a safety-focused environment is strongly preferred.
• OSHA 30 or other safety-specific certifications preferred.
• Capacity to lead diverse teams of individuals to perform at their best.
• Ability to problem solve, use good judgment, and make sound decisions efficiently.
• A high degree of ethics and integrity to do the right thing in the right way in the face of adversity.
• Flexibility to adapt to changes as needed.
• Ability to safely operate a company vehicle and work outside in all weather conditions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with customers and colleagues.
• Have a high degree of ethics and integrity.
• Proficient in utilizing technology (i.e., Microsoft Office, App-Based Software, Web-Based Software). 

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

• Computer/iPad
• Company Vehicle

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work outside in all weather conditions.
• Being able to stand for long periods of time.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• High School or equivalent
• 1 year of work experience