Regional Workplace Safety Manager

Forward Air Corporation

$75K — $90K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience in workplace safety within transportation or logistics
  • Strong knowledge of FMCSA, CSA, DOT, and OSHA regulations
  • Experience conducting accident investigations and implementing corrective actions
  • Ability to build strong relationships at all organizational levels
  • Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Experience in leading and developing employees for safety culture
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Willingness to travel extensively throughout the assigned region
  • Flexible schedule to meet operational needs

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with FMCSA, CSA, DOT, OSHA, and other regulations
  • Develop and maintain regional safety programs, policies, and procedures
  • Deliver safety training to employees, drivers, and contractors
  • Partner with terminal leadership to improve safety performance
  • Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and accident investigations
  • Monitor safety performance metrics and prepare reports
  • Support regulatory inspections and maintain safety documentation
  • Stay current on industry regulations through ongoing professional development
  • Perform all other duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Comprehensive employee training programs
  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Supportive team environment
  • Flexibility in work schedule
  • Travel opportunities across the assigned region
Full Job Description
Job Description

Regional Workplace Safety Manager

Compensation: $75,000 - 90,000 Annually

The Regional Workplace Safety Manager serves as the regional safety leader, partnering with operations to promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements. This role provides guidance on workplace safety, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement while supporting employees, drivers, independent contractors, and terminal leadership across the assigned region.

Responsibilities
  • Ensure compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA), Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and other applicable regulations.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain regional safety programs, policies, and procedures.
  • Deliver regulatory and company-required safety training to employees, drivers, and independent contractors.
  • Partner with terminal leadership to identify risks, improve safety performance, and foster a proactive safety culture.
  • Conduct workplace inspections, safety audits, and accident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
  • Monitor safety performance metrics and prepare reports for leadership.
  • Support regulatory inspections and maintain accurate safety documentation.
  • Stay current on industry regulations and best practices through ongoing professional development.
  • All other duties as assigned to meet evolving business needs.


Qualifications
  • Experience in workplace safety within transportation, logistics, or a related industry.
  • Strong knowledge of FMCSA, CSA, DOT, and OSHA regulations.
  • Experience conducting accident investigations and implementing corrective actions.
  • Ability to build strong working relationships across all levels of the organization.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience leading, training, and developing employees to promote a strong culture of workplace safety.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Willingness to travel extensively throughout the assigned region.
  • Flexible schedule to support operational needs.


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