Safety Manager - Charlotte, NC

Great Lakes Petroleum Co

$70K — $95K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Engineering, Environmental, Health & Safety, or related field preferred; relevant experience accepted.
  • Knowledge of Federal and State DOT, Health & Safety Trucking Regulations.
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills with goal prioritization ability.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and typical production software.
  • Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships at all company levels.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and management of DOT Trucking Compliance Programs.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, and OSHA regulations.
  • Collaborate with departments to enforce safety procedures and policies.
  • Stay updated on industry law changes.
  • Contribute to driver evaluations and assist in hiring and termination processes.
  • Oversee training for drivers in partnership with driver trainers.
  • Manage terminal compliance and conduct accident investigations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and safety training programs.
  • Opportunities for professional development in compliance.
  • Collaborative work environment across various departments.
  • Involvement in impactful safety leadership initiatives.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

The position is responsible for overseeing all DOT, and Health & Safety compliance for Federal, State and Local regulations.
  • Lead and oversee all aspects of development, implementation, and management of the Company's DOT Trucking Compliance Programs, including CMV Files, DOT Driver Qualification Files, Vehicle Inspections, Hours of Service, etc.
  • Ensures compliance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and OSHA
  • Works with various department heads to ensure work procedures and policies are followed to maintain a safe working environment
  • Keep abreast of any changes in the laws surrounding the industry
  • Works HR and Dispatchers and provides input in yearly Driver Evaluations (in all markets)
  • Works with dispatch on hiring and termination of drivers
  • Works with driver trainers to assure proper training is being taught
  • Assist in general terminal management to ensure compliance and accountability measures are met
  • Investigate all accidents
  • Report claims that require the insurance company to be involved
  • Manage Tank Compliance and any foreseeable tank issues.
  • Inspections and repairs for NEL and GLP facilities
  • Facilitate and perform inspections of all NEL and GLP vehicles
  • Maintaining facilities up to osha standards and updating them as OSHA changes
  • Monitoring GLP and NEL CSA scores working with pertaining departments for failing categories.
  • All DOT annual filings
  • Compliance with Samsara with all pertaining employees on all federal, local regulations
  • Facilitate Audits within Samsara for driver files, oversee improving how we use Samsara
  • Oversee RTA/TMT and how we use RTA/TMT for DOT regs and company costs
  • Perform safety meetings based off need and current issues per location
  • Investigate, report and monitor all accidents, spills for insurance
  • Maintain and update all aspects of the company to stay within our captive insurance requirements
  • Maintain and update our safety program, tank compliance program
  • Manage all employees of the safety department, driver trainer development


Requirements

  • B.S. in Engineering, Environmental, Health & Safety, or related Science Discipline is preferred; equivalent experience will also be considered
  • Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Federal and State DOT, Health & Safety Trucking Regulations, especially the DOT's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, Hazardous Materials Regulations, and Drug & Alcohol Regulations
  • Strong leadership and organization, with the ability to prioritize duties and achieve goals with limited supervision
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient knowledge of computers and typical production software (e.g., MS Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with company personnel at all levels

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