The Transportation Safety Manager is responsible for directing the transportation safety management process and providing overall support and guidance to the company transportation organization, including Material Recovery, Service, and Sales. The Transportation Safety Manager will report directly to Senior Director of EHSS and will interact with all management for Material Recovery, Service, and Sales organization. This position will require a substantial amount of travel, 90% or more of travel.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Coordinate with EHS and Transportation leadership in crafting short- and long-term strategies to build a culture of safety within the organization to include Material Recovery, Sales and Service Introduce and oversee systems and activities to maintain oversight of regulatory compliance status Conduct driver training, including Smith System training, for all company drivers Develop and implement measures and communications to achieve consistent safe practices throughout the Company's transportation organization Make regular site visits outside of assigned region, as necessary, to help implement and maintain company-wide transportation safety systems and trainings Manage and track safety compliance inspections, audits, hazard findings, JSAs, in the company-wide safety system. Assist in the investigation of accidents and injuries and prepare necessary materials and evidence for use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations Provide materials, training techniques and tools, appropriate observation systems, and other methods to create and deliver a comprehensive training program for all transportation staff Assist with management of roadside safety inspection process Continuously monitor and provide expertise to the organization regarding regulatory requirements, necessary training or policy issues, introduce new policies and procedures and take other actions necessary to ensure compliance with requirements and create a safe working environment. Perform gap analysis and ensure compliance with OSHA, FMCSA, DEC, Mechanical Code, and other regulatory and business standards regarding facilities, PPE, equipment and other requirements Substantial travel requirements, 90% or more, for site visits and trainings SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position will not have any direct reports or supervisory requirements. However, this person must possess excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, the ability to lead people and achieve results through others, and the ability to work effectively with people in a variety of positions and experience levels in the organization. QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's Degree, preferably in a safety related field Smith System certified trainer Minimum of 5 years safety management and/ or safety training experience Specialized education and/ or credentials in the safety profession are strongly preferred Knowledge of the transportation industry required Experience with computers and software applications: email, internet and Microsoft Office required Valid state issued driver's license with safe driving record LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Valid state issued driver's license with safe driving record Safety related certifications (i.e. CSM) preferred but not required Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
