JOB SUMMARYThis position works as a member of the Corporate Operations leadership team to integrate safety into every aspect of our business with a goal of protecting the employee, the company, the environment and our customers which is consistent with our core values.
This role works to elevate employee engagement by championing and supporting all aspects of the PODS safety and health program.
This includes:
– Serving as the regional safety and fleet compliance expert-Performing investigations of incidents and near misses, including the writing of reports, and sharing of findings and best practices with appropriate work groups across the organization-Providing technical guidance to employees in regards to health and safety issues-Developing and assisting in the implementation of safe work practices and procedures based upon on-site observations, data sampling, telematics and regulatory compliance-Upholding the safety compliance standards inherent in PODS operating and field procedures related to safe work responsibilities-Promoting and supporting a culture of total safety-Diligently reviewing safety regulations, PODS safety requirements, and industry best practices to ensure compliance and reduce workplace risks-Works in both the office and field, under various conditions and/or environments.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop and promote a culture that delivers safe workers and a safe work placeSafety CampaignsSafety CommunicationsSafety EventsDevelop and implement local safety-meeting/training topicsOversee accident prevention activities as directed or needed by the regional operations business unitPerforms Risk Assessments of PODS locations within assigned regionAssist with the development and implementation of Safety Inspection ProgramsAct as the occupational and fleet safety technical resource/resident expert with respect to operational safety and DOT related issuesAttend industry events to promote continuous learning and installation of best practicesRecommend and coordinate regional training with outside industry experts as requiredDirect and insure safety orientation and fields safety training are done in a timely and professional manner.Regional Safety Onboarding ProgramTrack New Hire Safety Training MilestonesTrack DOT & OSHA training compliance utilizing PODS software systemsReview and audit new hire training and employee learning outcomesNew hire follow-up process (30-60-90-180 days)Validate on the job training activities through employee work evaluation and appropriate documentationUpdate safety training programs as requiredOversee timely accident response and investigationsCompletion of SENF (Serious Event Notifications)Completion of PODS Accident ReportCompletion of After Incident Reviews/Root Cause AnalysisCreate Lesson/Learned & Safety Flash BulletinsResponsible for tracking, monitoring accidents/ incidents and reporting the events to PODS Corporate Safety & Risk ManagementResponsible for ensuring corrective actions are implemented, verified and validatedOversee compliance of all D.O.T.
initiativesCompliance (D/A, DQ, Contractor Management/Onboarding)DOT DQ File ProcessMonitor FMCSA CSA scores for region’s CDL driversConduct annual CDL Driver Safety ReviewsImplement regional safety improvement processOversee regional safety inspections & recordkeeping (collect data and aggregate)Conduct safety observations within areas of BU (highlighting areas for improvement)Conduct contractor safety reviews/observations (safety performance, inspection reviews, etc.)Regularly communicate trending of safety and compliance performance for operating areasResponsible for maintenance of safety, training and accident records within the regionOversee the maintenance and retention of all safety and compliance data, files, records and databasesMake internal and external customer service a top priorityProvide regional assistance for all safety concernsRespond to employee safety hotline, safety emails and requests for assistance within a timely mannerAttend operational leadership meetings, staff meetings, and monthly safety meetingsCollect, develop and distribute safety, training and other relevant statistics to operational leadershipDevelopment of and strengthening of relationships with all local, state and Federal agencies with responsibility for safety, training and emergency response.Assist Operational Leadership in executing safety responsibilities and in making safety efforts successful within the regionServe as a member of the Region Safety CommitteeServe as a corporate safety liaison to ensure safety compliance throughout the operational regionCoordinate & Communicate with Corporate Safety Director on a regular basisAct as a member of the Enterprise Annual Safety Audit Team as requiredMANAGEMENT & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTIESTypically reports to Management.
Direct supervisor job title(s) typically include: Director, Enterprise SafetyJob is not directly responsible for managing other employees (e.g., hiring/termination and/or pay decisions, performance management).Job RequirementsJOB QUALIFICATIONS: Essential Skills, Abilities and Example Behavior(s)Customer Focus: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external customersResults Orientation: Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organization’s standardsTeamwork/Collaboration: Working collaboratively with other to achieve organizational goalsJOB QUALIFICATIONS: Education & Experience RequirementsMinimum of 8 of experience in the Transportation Safety arena.Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Director of Safety (CDS), Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) or other relevant safety certifications or the ability to obtain within 2 years of hire.Must be well-versed in DOT, & OSHA regulations.Familiarity with DOT and MVR Tracking SoftwareGeneral knowledge of DOT & OSHA RegulationsComputer literate and proficient in MS Excel, Word, Power Point, & Outlook