Driver Safety Manager

Schneider; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,600 - 113,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Incentive pay program

Job summary

Schneider in Chicago seeks a Driver Safety Manager to lead a team of truck driver trainers and align safety and training standards with organizational goals.

The role oversees all safety and training activities for the division, developing action plans and partnering with safety leaders to ensure regulatory compliance and operational success.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of operations, training, customer service, maintenance or management experience.
• NATMI and OSHA 30 certifications preferred.
• Experience working with DOT, local government and law enforcement agencies.
• Willingness to travel (10–18 weeks/year).
• Ability to work some weekends.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to driver trainers.
• Collaborate with safety leaders to develop safety metrics, policies and procedures.
• Support associates with safety, training and operational needs.
• Ensure achievement of safety goals and metrics.
• Provide regulatory and safety guidance to training leaders.
• Facilitate and conduct safety assessments.
• Respond to injuries and crashes per regulations and policies.
• Develop division-specific safety compliance training.
• Serve as safety/training liaison between departments.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

5+ years experience

DOT experience

Leadership skills

Travel availability

Weekend availability

NATMI certification

OSHA 30 certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Work Model

On-Site

Location

Chicago, IL, USA

Shift

First shift

Job Level

Manager with Direct Reports

Schedule

Full time; Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

Job Overview

Schneider is seeking a Driver Safety Manager in Chicago to lead a team of truck driver trainers and work with other training and safety leaders to ensure the organization’s safety and training standards are met. The Driver Safety Manager will oversee all safety and training activities for their assigned division and administer action plans that align with operational goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to a group of driver trainers.
• Partner with safety leaders to create safety metrics, policies and procedures that align with local, state and federal regulatory agencies.
• Support associates with any safety, training and operational needs they have.
• Ensure all safety goals and metrics are met.
• Provide regulatory and safety guidance to other training leaders.
• Facilitate and execute safety assessments.
• Respond to work‑related injuries and crashes, to ensure adherence to regulations and policies.
• Develop safety compliance training for their division.
• Act as the safety and training liaison between various departments and teams.

Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• A minimum of 5 years of operations, training, customer service, maintenance or management experience.
• NATMI and OSHA 30 certifications preferred.
• Experience working with agencies, including the DOT, local government and law enforcement.
• Able to travel (10-18 weeks each year).
• Able to work some weekends.
• Excellent leadership skills.

Pay And Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Company paid life insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Results‑based incentive pay program where you can earn above and beyond your base pay.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Car reimbursement.
• Starting Salary is $90,600 - $113,200 per year based on experience.
• See full list of benefits.

Inclusive Culture

Our history has taught us that treating everyone with dignity and respect is vital to our ongoing success. We embrace and seek out diversity that is inclusive of thought, race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, age, religion, sexual orientation, ability, medical condition, veteran or military status, experience and background. This diversity and openness ensures all associates have equal access to opportunities and resources to contribute fully to the organization's success, and it fuels innovation, improves strategic thinking and cultivates leadership. Any applicant may request a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre‑employment testing, or job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by contacting their Recruiter, Human Resources Business Partner, and/or Human Resources Leave Administration.