Southern Glazer's - Saint Rose, LA
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Saint Rose, LA
1,001-5,000 employees
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
About the position
The Fleet Safety Manager is responsible for ensuring safety compliance within the delivery fleet of Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits. This role involves collaborating with the Operations Leadership Team and Logistics Managers to maintain safety standards, train transportation associates, and investigate vehicle incidents. The position requires a strong understanding of DOT regulations and the ability to implement safety training and initiatives across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Operations Leadership Team and Logistics Managers to ensure safety compliance for the delivery fleet.
- Train transportation associates on organizational, operational, safety, and service policies and procedures.
- Investigate and report all vehicle collisions in a timely manner according to company policy.
- Assign vehicle investigations to appropriate field personnel and review findings for accuracy and completion.
- Create and implement Vehicle Collision Review Committees at selected locations.
- Monitor compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR's) and company policies through ELD and EDVIR.
- Track fleet metrics to identify areas needing improvement and areas meeting/exceeding business goals and KPIs.
- Conduct monthly fleet safety training or meetings per company policy.
- Collaborate with EHS Manager on fleet safety projects and conduct DOT regulatory training.
- Conduct ride-alongs with poor performing drivers to instruct on safe driving behaviors.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years professional experience in DOT Compliance or equivalent experience.
- Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related degree preferred.
- Complete 'Certified Transportation Professional' certification within 12 months of hire.
- OSHA 30-Hour certification (or within 60 days of hire).
- Complete 'Smith System Driving Instructor' course within six months of hire.
- Complete Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification by ASSP within two years of hire.
- Valid state motor vehicle operator's license.
- Strong knowledge of FMCSR's requirements pertaining to driver qualification files, hours-of-service, drug/alcohol testing, and vehicle maintenance.
- Exceptional verbal, written, organizational, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Nice-to-haves
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness program
- Parental leave
- Vacation accrual
