Senior Transportation Safety Specialist

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting Senior Transportation Safety Specialist opportunity in our Guymon, OK office. The Senior Safety Specialist will provide senior-level leadership to drive safety initiatives for all animal support operations, with a primary focus on DOT regulated vehicles and all non-DOT regulated light utility vehicles. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) and other relevant DOT regulations, as well as promoting a safe work environment within the company. This role involves managing driver qualification files, conducting safety training, investigating accidents, and staying current with industry best practices and regulatory changes.

About Us

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30 countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh® pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our renewable gas projects on our farms creating renewable energy. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the “Best Places to Work” by Kansas City’s Business Journal, we have a dynamic culture where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior safety advisor for animal support operations, ensuring alignment with OSHA and DOT regulations and industry best practices to maintain a safe work environment.
• Develop, implement, and maintain an advanced safety program focused on proactive risk management, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor compliance with FMCSA regulations, including HOS, ELD usage, pre/post-trip inspections, and driver qualifications.
• Partner with operational leadership to drive a culture of safety accountability and reinforce safe work practices and behaviors across all levels of the organization.
• Oversee and enhance safety policies, procedures, and record-keeping to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Design, lead, and manage comprehensive safety audits, ensuring timely corrective actions are implemented to mitigate risks.
• Provide leadership in incident prevention strategies, including root cause analysis, corrective action planning, and implementation.
• Lead and facilitate Incident Review Boards with senior management and supervisory personnel to ensure thorough investigations and resolution of near-misses, recordable incidents or vehicle incidents.
• Conduct post-accident investigations, root cause analyses, and ensure proper documentation and reporting to agencies.
• Develop and deliver advanced safety training programs, including leadership training on safety management and investigation techniques.
• Audit driver logs and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and DOT complaint handling under FMCSA standards
• Present and review safety performance data, trends, and recommendations with senior leadership to drive strategic decision-making.
• Act as a mentor and coach to safety personnel and operational leaders to enhance safety competencies within the organization.
• Maintain, foster and build strong relationships with state, local and federal agencies.
• Lead all DOT related drug testing protocols across the organization.
• Lead proactive safety metrics in the Transportation department.
• Audit EHS Management System (KPA) for opportunities to improve.
• Audit our Motive system to ensure our supervisors are leveraging the system to coach associates on alerts the system sends out.
  
  

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES: instills trust, communicates effectively, action-oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.

Required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in workplace safety, preferably a transportation related field.
• Extensive knowledge of FMCSA and OSHA regulations, safety compliance, and fleet maintenance best practices.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing high-impact safety policies and programs..
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and drive change across an organization.
• Experience in conducting safety audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Certifications such as Certified Director of Safety (CDS) or Certified Fleet Safety Professional (CFSP) preferred.
• Must travel to our locations to perform audits and follow ups as needed.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office suite is a must.
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility.
• The employee must regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is dependent on which environment you are in
• The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. After-hours, weekends, and overnight travel as requested.
  
  

WHY SEABOARD FOODS?

• Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Wellness Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee pork purchase program
  
  

For a complete list of our benefits please visit our career site: https://www.seaboardfoods.com/careers/why-sbf/

Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans’ status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.

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