Fleet Safety Manager

Southern Glazer’s Beverage Company; Regina; On-site; CAD 121,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage distributor in Canada seeks a Safety Compliance Manager to oversee logistics safety standards. The role includes training transportation associates, monitoring compliance with safety regulations, and conducting investigations into vehicle incidents. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years in DOT compliance and must possess strong analytical skills and safety training certifications. The position offers a competitive salary range based on experience. Join a company committed to providing high-quality service and employee growth opportunities.

Benefits

Harvard Pilgrim Medical insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

100% paid tuition for WSET certification programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years professional experience in DOT Compliance or equivalent experience.
• Complete 'Certified Transportation Professional' certification (within 12 months of hire).
• Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Ability to read and interpret general compliance reports.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Operations to ensure complete safety compliance.
• Investigate and report vehicle collisions per company policy.
• Train transportation associates on reporting procedures.
• Monitor compliance with federal safety regulations.

Skills

DOT Compliance

Safety Training

Analytical Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Southern Glazer’s Beverage Company of Massachusetts and Rhode Island is part of Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, the world’s pre‑eminent distributor of beverage alcohol, proudly a multi‑generational, family‑owned company with operations in 47 states plus the District of Columbia, the Caribbean, and Canada. We offer an array of careers focused on delivering a captivating and rewarding experience. We challenge our colleagues every step of the way and provide them with tools to grow, succeed and accomplish their personal and professional goals. Together, we can deliver the highest quality service to each of our customers and put you on the career path you’ve been looking for.

Position Summary

Responsible forcollaborating with the Operations Leadership Team and Logistics Managers to ensure complete safety compliance for a delivery fleet of small volume, scope, and complexity. This role must also ensure all logistics (transportation) associates meet Department of Transportation (DOT) and Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) criteria.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensures all transportation associates understand and operate within the organizational, operational, safety, and service policies and procedures
• Investigates and reports all vehicle collisions in a timely manner and according to SGBC policy
• Trains all transportation associates on proper vehicle incident reporting procedures
• Assigns vehicle investigations to appropriate field personnel
• Reviews vehicle incident investigation findings for accuracy and completion and “preventability” determinations (root‑cause analysis), and employs appropriate corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Creates and implements Vehicle Collision Review Committees at selected SGBC locations
• Trains transportation supervisors on effectively using the following applications: Lytx, Geotab Telematics, Benchmark (Gensuite), and J.J. Keller’s DataSense
• Monitors Electronic Logging Device (ELD) and Electronic Vehicle Inspection Reports (EDVIR) for compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR’s) and Company policies
• Tracking fleet metrics to identify areas needing improvement and areas meeting/exceeding business goals and key performance indicators (KPIs)

Additional Primary Responsibilities

• Oversees monthly fleet safety training or meetings per SGBC Safety Policy
• Provides initial fleet safety training and maintain annual refresher training records and files
• Collaborates with EHS Manager on researching, initiating, and promoting fleet safety projects
• Conducts DOT regulatory training to include driver qualification, hours-of-service, driver vehicle inspection reports, and drug/alcohol testing
• Conducts ride‑alongs with poor performing drivers and instructs on safe driving behaviors
• Ensures all transportation employees operating CMVs are fully qualified and maintain driver qualification records in support of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR)
• Conducts regular on‑site vehicle safety inspection audits and driver record audits
• Exhibits high-level of integrity and commitment to maintaining confidential information
• Responds to emails, calls, or requests from internal customers and vendors in an acceptable timeframe
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years professional experience in DOT Compliance or equivalent experience (Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related degree preferred)
• Complete “Certified Transportation Professional” certification (within 12 months of hire)
• OSHA 30‑Hour (or within 60 days of hire – online is available*)
• Complete “Smith System Driving Instructor” course (within six months of hire)
• Complete Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certified by ASSP (within two years of hire)
• Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license
• Strong knowledge of FMCSR’s requirements pertaining to driver qualification files, hour‑of‑service, drug/alcohol testing and vehicle maintenance
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general compliance reports, technical procedures, and/or government regulations
• Exceptional verbal, written, organizational, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills to interact within all levels of the organization
• Strong organization, multi‑tasking, follow‑through, and time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)

Physical Demands/Conditions

• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or adding machine
• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
• Additional hours may be required during October, November, and December and other peak periods

Compensation

Southern Glazer’s Beverage Company offers a competitive compensation package with expected annual total earnings between $87,900‑$114,270/year. This salary range is an average range for this position. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate’s education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.

What We Offer

Southern Glazer’s Beverage Company provides benefits, support programs, resources and expertise to help employees live healthier and safer lives—at work and on the road.

*Eligibility for the following benefits depends on employment status.

• Competitive compensation package
• Harvard Pilgrim Medical insurance
• VSP vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Company paid Long Term Disability
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Insurance options
• 100% paid tuition for WSET and Cicerone certification programs

EEO Employer Statement

Southern Glazer's Beverage Company, an affirmative action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Southern Glazer’s Beverage Company provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees.