Director of Safety

Job Description: Director, Safety and Compliance 

Primary Purpose Works with and through management, to ensure compliance with safety and environmental procedures and to assist in the achievement of profitability/productivity requirements. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assists, plans, and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT). 
• Advises Executive Management on safety compliance concerns, preventative actions, and incentive opportunities.   Oversee the development, evaluation and upgrading of safety programs.
• Plans and implements training for employees in work site safety practices. 
• Oversees road tests and evaluations on prospective new hires and trainees 
• Ensures the maintenance of safety files and training records for trainees 
• Performs safety surveys and inspections, prepares written reports of findings and recommendations for corrective or preventive measures when indicated and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented. 
• Assist, set up and conduct training for experienced new hires and trainees.  Other duties may be assigned.

Skills/Knowledge Required 

• Intermediate knowledge of Word/Excel/PowerPoint. 
• Advanced knowledge of Analytical Tools (Smart Drive, TMW, Omnitracs) and other logistics software 
• Advanced knowledge of federal and state safety laws, particularly FMCSR & OSHA standards. 
• Ability to develop, coach, and mentor others including the ability to provide development experiences and network opportunities, advise, and teach to prepare others for effective job performance. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• Training and development of Driver trainers
• Manages performance of Safety Specialist role
• Audits regulatory compliance at all company facilities.

Regency Transportation is an equal employment opportunity employer.