Transportation Safety Manager (Caldwell, ID)

Simplot

  • Caldwell, ID
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. The J.R. Simplot Company is a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.SummaryThis role is a strategic role focusing on the safe operation of trucks and equipment providing support for employees and management with a focus on best practices, policies, and education. The role will be accountable for safety performance across multiple regions and will partner with local operations to support in documentation, training, and other aspects of safe operations. The position requires leadership through example, influence and direction of non-reporting employees, and driving a culture of safety. The role is responsible for the driver safety program including preventive measures, training, and workers comp management. The role will be responsible for compliance to state DOT regulations across the United States to ensure safety of drivers and local communities in which we operate. Will be responsible for ensuring the truck fleet operations are compliant to DOT regulations including monitoring safety ratings, driver qualification files, and documentation requirements.Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, lead and drive a Safety program including strategy with focus on culture and community.
  • Drive business transformation with focus on safe operations, implement and manage employee and contractor Safety program.
  • Serve as safety program subject matter expert, drive continuous improvement resulting in fewer incidents
  • Develop, lead, and supervise the company driver safety program including post-accident and post-injury investigations. Determine root cause analysis through investigations and develop root cause mitigation programs. Develop and measure safety metrics and partner with HR on Workers Comp Management.
  • Monitor and report Hours-of-Service regulations, ELD usage (electronic logbooks following driver max hour requirements), pre/post trip inspections and FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) requirements
  • Advise for full compliance with all FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration)/DOT regulations in coordination with Company policies and procedures
Typical Education
  • Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university
Relevant Experience
  • 5-10 years safety program management experience required,
  • 3-5 years of leadership experience
  • DOT experience strongly preferred – employer willing to provide technical training
Job Requisition ID: 16948Travel Required: Up to 50%Location(s): FG Transportation Office - CaldwellCountry: United States**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. ** #LI-DM1

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