Field Safety Manager

Primary Tasks: * Safety Management within assigned region * Conduct Safety observations and commercial driver ride-along * Site audits and reviews within assigned region * Commercial equipment inspections * Safety Trainer and training management within region * Safety meeting management * Accident, incident, and injury investigation and root cause analysis within assigned region * Respond to accident reporting after hours, as assigned * Security incident investigation * Oversee cargo and terminal security, including assessing risk and exposure and ensuring proper security processes are in place and adhered to * Analyze and report trending of "at-risk behaviors" within assigned region * Developing targeted communications specific to addressing identified risks * Manage Driver and location Performance Improvement Plans, via a robust online safety environment, using a Driver and Location Scorecard * Identify driver practices or conduct that raises safety concerns * Facilitate and document formal improvement plans * Document results, set standards and best practices, and track for sustained improvement * Manage regulatory compliance within assigned region * Build and maintain a "safety culture" that demonstrates a continuous commitment to safety Minimum Qualifications Skills required: * Ability to coach and demonstrate team leadership.

* Excellent communication (written and verbal) and decision-making skills.

* Tolerance for working outside in various weather conditions being occasionally exposed to wet, hot, extreme cold and/or humid conditions.

* Attention to detail.

* Demonstrated skill in making independent decisions in support of company policies and procedures.

* Ability to manage multiple locations within an established region.

* Available for periodic after hour shift rotation as assigned.

* Experiencing utilizing various Electronic Logging Devices.

* An understanding of cargo securement procedures and regulations.

* Ground transport and shipment Hazardous Material experience.

* Experience utilizing Video Event Recorders (VER) in a commercial vehicle environment.

Education & Experience: * Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience with a Bachelor's degree in safety, risk management, business, transportation, logistics, supply chain or related field preferred.

* At least 5 years of experience in the transportation industry.

* Certified Director of Safety, not required, but preferred.

* Demonstrated investigative successes.