Lazer Logistics, Inc. Alpharetta , GA 30023
Posted 6 days ago
Job Description Summary:
The position oversees the transportation safety management process for the assigned geographic area in conjunction with organization safety goals and priorities. The Regional Safety Manager will coordinate with Region Operations managers and Divisional Safety Director in crafting short- and long-term strategies in building a culture of safety. The Regional Safety Manager will oversee safety systems and activities to maintain oversight of regulatory compliance, provides training and professional development for local drivers, clerical staff, and management. Conducts audits and inspections of the transportation safety management process and monitors metrics and trends reflecting performance.
Job Description:
Guides and promotes employee safety performance by coaching and training on safety systems, policies and procedures, safety campaigns, and programs to eliminate, prevent or control injurious hazards, acts and behaviors.
Fosters a safety culture within the local site and customer representatives. Conducts business unit assessments, inspections, and audits to ensure compliance with regulatory, customer and company requirements.
Partners with area operations teams and the customers to ensure that corrective action and/or preventive measures are identified and completed.
Investigates, reports and records vehicle accidents, work-related injuries, and incidents. Maintain written documentation of events, accidents, complaints, general requirements, and prepare documentation, as necessary.
Trains managers, drivers and site support staff on FMCSA and DOT regulations, including hours of service, drug testing, fitness for duty, compliance files, etc.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements Qualifications and Experience:
BS in Occupational Health and Safety or preferred, or relevant operational experience.
3 to 5 years of safety experience in the transportation industry is required.
Working knowledge of federal & state compliance regulations (FMCSA, OSHA 10 & OSHA 30)
Possess valid driver's license-Commercial Class A preferred.
Must be a self-starter and work with minimal supervision.
Proven ability to influence and motivate others to achieve results. High level of energy and passion for excellence.
Possess excellent oral and written communication skills to express ideas effectively. Good interpersonal and management skills.
Ability to handle transportation problems, concerns, and complaints with tact and diplomacy.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Develop and communicate informative training sessions that are site specific.
Ability to interact cooperatively and collaboratively with others as a team, including those holding divergent and /or opposing views and goals.
Ability to develop, coach and mentor others to prepare others for effective job performance.
Understand and apply meaningful operations and safety performance metrics.
Flexibility to work various shifts to ensure all associates are equally managed and compliant to the Company's safety process.
Frequent travel is required to support operational locations which includes all of Georgia, parts of Tennessee and parts of Alabama.
The position is based in Atlanta GA.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Lazer Logistics, Inc.