About the position
Open your future to incredible career potential. Work for an industry-leader who invests in their people. Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits is North America's preeminent wine and spirits distributor, as well as a family-owned, privately held company with a 50+ year legacy of success. We were named by Newsweek as a Most Loved Workplace and are included on the Forbes lists for Largest Private Companies and Best Employers for Diversity. As a full-time employee, you can choose from a full menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition reimbursement, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more. At Southern Glazer's, you'll enjoy an environment where continuous learning and growth are supported and experience a culture where you are respected, and your voice is heard. If you're looking to fill your glass with opportunity, come join our FAMILY. This leader is responsible for the development, implementation and management of SGWS Fleet Safety programs in conjunction with Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance and Operational risk mitigation objectives. Throughout the successful roll out of these programs, you will collaborate with a variety of stakeholders including Environmental Health & Safety, Operations, Legal, Technology, among other critical business functions and leadership. The primary responsibilities include assisting in leading National Fleet Safety strategy and compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR). You will partner with Fleet Safety Field Operations leadership to ensure DOT in-scope KPI's are met or action plans are in place. This includes managing Driver Qualification Files, Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) metrics, accident rates, telematics coaching, and defensive driving training. You will also research, design, establish, and implement enterprise-wide policies and processes to reduce vehicle collisions and prevent injuries. Additionally, you will develop a framework to support a “Vehicle Incident Review Board” for determining “preventability” and corrective actions, and report vehicle incident investigation data and findings to functional leadership to minimize or eliminate injuries and collisions. You will be directly responsible for the reconciliation of DOT compliance related solutions and collaborate with EHS leadership in developing vehicle collision reduction programs and injury reduction programs for CDL driver populations. Furthermore, you will develop DOT compliance audit programs and assure national implementation, monitor Electronic Logging Device (ELD) and Electronic Vehicle Inspection Reports (EDVIR) for compliance with FMCSR and Company policies across all divisions, and ensure fleet safety resources communicate pre-shift weekly safety messages to transportation associates. Lastly, you will ensure fleet safety professionals competently complete DOT regulatory training for sites, including driver qualification, hours-of-service, driver vehicle inspection reports, and drug/alcohol testing.
Responsibilities
- Assist in leading National Fleet Safety strategy and compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR).
- Partner with Fleet Safety Field Operations leadership to ensure DOT in-scope KPI's are met or action plans in place.
- Manage Driver Qualification Files and Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) metrics.
- Monitor accident rates and telematics coaching.
- Conduct defensive driving training and monitoring.
- Research, design, establish, and implement enterprise-wide policies and processes to reduce vehicle collisions and prevent injuries.
- Develop framework and implementation to support a 'Vehicle Incident Review Board' for determining 'preventability' and corrective actions.
- Report vehicle incident investigation data and findings to functional leadership and direct appropriate corrective actions to minimize or eliminate injuries and collisions.
- Collaborate with EHS leadership and Corporate EHS team in developing vehicle collision reduction programs and injury reduction programs for CDL driver population.
- Develop DOT compliance audit programs and assure national implementation.
- Monitor Electronic Logging Device (ELD) and Electronic Vehicle Inspection Reports (EDVIR) for compliance with FMCSR and Company policies across all divisions.
- Ensure fleet safety resources communicate pre-shift weekly safety messages to transportation associates.
- Ensure fleet safety professionals competently complete DOT regulatory training for sites.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business management, Health & Safety, or related degree.
- Five (5) years practical experience in interpreting, monitoring, and explaining USDOT - FMCSA regulations (CFR - Title 49).
- Experience performing DOT FMCSA Compliance Audits and interacting with State/Federal regulatory agencies.
- Smith System Driving Instructor course or complete within six months of hire.
- Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) or Associated Safety Professional (ASP) certified by American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) to be completed within two years of hire.
- Experience developing vehicle collision reduction programs and injury reduction programs for CMV drivers, including coaching and mentoring driver behaviors.
- Experience with the FMCSA Clearinghouse adjudication process.
- Experienced with Driver Camera Systems, Telematics, and Accident Analysis software's.
- Ability to locate and interpret FMCSA regulations.
- Able to communicate effectively with different levels of the organization.
Benefits
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Flexible spending account
- Tuition reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Prescription drug insurance
- Paid sick time
