What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Safety Supervisor position at Sutton Transport?
Join a dynamic team at Sutton Transport Inc, a leader in the Less-than-Truckload (LTL) transportation industry. We are committed to safety and operational excellence, ensuring that our employees and customers are always protected. We’re looking for a dedicated Regional Safety Supervisor who is passionate about eliminating preventable accidents and maintaining a safe workplace.
Job Overview:
As the Regional Safety Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in overseeing safety protocols across our LTL operations. Your primary mission will be to reduce workplace injuries, prevent accidents, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. This position requires a proactive approach to safety management, including hands-on fieldwork, audits, and employee training.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and implement safety initiatives to eliminate preventable accidents and workplace injuries for multiple locations.
- Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments in LTL terminals and field operations.
- Develop, communicate, and enforce safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Deliver safety training programs to drivers, warehouse staff, and other personnel to promote a culture of safety awareness.
- Collaborate with Operations to ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory requirements.
- Maintain up-to-date safety records and provide reports to management.
- Act as a safety champion, ensuring that safety is a core value within the organization.
Qualifications:
- Minimum two (2) years’ experience in safety management within the transportation or logistics industry, preferably in LTL.
- Strong understanding of FMCSA, OSHA, and other regulatory arms affecting our industry.
- Ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., OSHA, DOT).
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to lead safety meetings and train staff.
- Ability to identify risks and implement effective solutions to mitigate them.
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and hands-on approach to safety.
- Five (5) plus years Class A driving experience
- Persuasive communication skills, both written and oral.
- Proven people skills including relationship building, dispute resolution, and diplomacy.
- Critical thinking skills are required.
Why Work with Us:
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Opportunity to make a significant impact on company safety and employee well-being.
- Supportive work environment with a focus on growth and continuous improvement.
If you are passionate about safety and ready to take on a key leadership role in preventing accidents and ensuring a safe workplace, we want to hear from you!
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $1,000 - $70,000
