Director of Safety

YellaWood

$80K — $95K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
  • 3-5 years managing safety programs in a transportation context.
  • Strong knowledge of DOT regulations and compliance requirements.
  • Experience in conducting safety audits and inspections.
  • Ability to develop and implement safety training programs.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and cultivate a proactive safety culture across all plant locations.
  • Oversee the development and management of DOT Trucking Compliance Programs.
  • Evaluate and ensure adherence to FMCSA regulations regarding safety practices.
  • Facilitate safety meetings focused on accident prevention and safety improvement.
  • Conduct maintenance shop audits to identify and mitigate hazards.
  • Develop innovative training and safety programs utilizing modern technology.
  • Inspect equipment and enforce corrective actions based on findings.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Supportive work environment focused on safety and compliance.
  • Possibility of participating in company-sponsored safety initiatives.
  • Ongoing performance evaluations to encourage career advancement.
Full Job Description
Greenbush Logistics is seeking to hire a Director of Safety. This position will oversee DOT and Safety compliance in all aspects, monitor safety systems in place, and communicate findings to management. The Director of Safety will also assist in conducting audits in maintenance shops, terminals, plants and communicating those results to management. These responsibilities will be completed by executing the duties listed below, along with other tasks that may be assigned.

  • Provide leadership and establish a safety culture at all plant locations.
  • Assist in overseeing all aspects of development, implementation, and management of the Company's DOT Trucking Compliance Programs, including CMV Files, DOT Driver Qualification Files, DOT Drug/Alcohol Programs, Vehicle Inspections, Hours of Service, etc.
  • Evaluate practices, procedures, and facilities to assess risk and adherence to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Regulations.
  • Conduct Safety meetings and presentations for safety matters and accident prevention.
  • Conduct Maintenance Shop Audits. Identify potential hazards and recommend solutions to prevent them from reoccurring, and report all findings to the Director of Maintenance.
  • Assist all in developing training & safety programs including safety suite, video coaching systems, online driver training lessons, and electronic logging device (ELD) oversight.
  • Maintain documentation necessary to comply with the Safety Management Plan, OSHA, and other applicable regulations.
  • Inspect equipment to observe possible unsafe or non-compliant conditions and ensuring corrective action is taken on audit/inspection findings.

  • Evaluate of Roadside Inspections of company trucks and assess accuracy.


Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university; and/or 3-5 years of experience managing safety programs; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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