Transportation Safety Manager

Why Work for Saddle Creek?

Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you’re looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.

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Location: Lakeland, FL preferred. Consideration will be given to candidates near our other regional campuses in Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC.

Department: Environmental Health & Safety

Position Overview

The Transportation Safety Manager is responsible for analyzing the transportation safety program for Saddle Creek Logistics. This role will assist in the continuous review and development of approved operational procedures for maintaining the highest standard of safety. This position is accountable for creating and maintaining not only a safety culture consistent with Saddle Creek values and standards, but also meeting company-approved goals. This position reports to the Sr. Manager of Transportation Safety.

Responsibilities

• Creation of reports to generate Saddle Creek analytics to identify trends and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

• Serve as a contributor for the development and improvement of the Saddle Creek Corporate EHS program

• Conduct on-site company assessments to assess risk and compliance with internal company safety policies & government regulatory standards

• Continuously analyze and develop trends of safety data, partnering with the Sr. Manager of Transportation Safety to develop and implement programs to ensure company safety KPIs are met and maintained

• Review and document event recorder data and recommend coaching opportunities

• Evaluate drivers' Electronic Log Data and report on potential HOS violations

• Participate in investigations of work-related illness/injuries and motor vehicle accidents to determine the “root cause”, and make necessary recommendations for any corrective actions or process improvements

• Assist in maintaining the DOT accident register and complete DataQ’s, as needed

• Manage the gathering of information for litigation requests

• Assist in the coordination of the creation and delivery of safety training for SCTI

• Coordinate in planning, schedule and development of Monthly Safety Meetings

• Ensure the completion of MVR audits bi-annually

• Foster a collaborative approach during process/program implementation and change management

• Perform all other duties, as directed in support of department goals and projects

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Bachelor’s degree in safety or related field preferred

• 5+ years of safety management experience, preferably in a multi-site or regional capacity.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to travel up to 60%

• Experience conducting safety audits and assessments

• Strong understanding of transportation safety within a 3PL environment

• Proven ability to build relationships and influence diverse management teams within the entire organization

• Must demonstrate a high level of integrity

• Must be a self-starter and continuously strive for improvement

• Excellent organizational skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work well independently with minimal supervision, but also as part of a team

• Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously with a hands-on approach in a fast-paced environment

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

• Strong knowledge of FMCSA, DOT, and OSHA regulations is required

Preferred

• Technical writing experience for policies and procedures

• Experience with DOT Hazmat

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Benefits:

• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HSA, and medical reimbursement

• Annual bonus eligibility

• 401(k) match

• Vacation and holiday pay

• Employee assistance and identity theft protection

• Career development and opportunity for internal promotions

• Tuition reimbursement for further education

• Company paid life insurance and short term disability

Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an Affirmative Action employer, as required by law. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders. View the EEO poster here. View the E-Verify Posting here.

Saddle Creek is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity, please send an e-mail to Disability.accommodation@sclogistics.com and let us know your contact information and the nature of your request.