Field Safety Manager

Hub Group; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA

EAP

Life & AD&D Insurance

Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Hub Group in California is seeking a Safety Manager to oversee safety within a defined region, conduct driver observations, site audits, equipment inspections, and manage safety training.

You will lead investigations, after-hours incident responses, cargo and terminal security reviews, and develop risk communications while fostering a security-focused culture. Requires 5+ years in transportation and a Bachelor's in safety or related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; in safety, risk management, business, transportation, logistics or related field preferred.
• At least 5 years in the transportation industry.
• Certified Director of Safety is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety management within the assigned region.
• Conduct safety observations and driver ride-alongs.
• Perform site audits and equipment inspections.
• Manage safety training and meetings within region.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and injuries and determine root causes.
• Respond to after-hours accident reports as assigned.
• Investigate security incidents and oversee cargo/terminal security.
• Develop risk communications and driver/location improvement plans.

Skills

Team leadership

Excellent communication

Decision-making

Attention to detail

Mult-location management

After-hours availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety, risk management, or related field

Tools

Electronic Logging Devices (ELD)

Video Event Recorders (VER)

Job description

Primary Tasks

• Safety Management within assigned region
• Conduct Safety observations and commercial driver ride-along
• Site audits and reviews within assigned region
• Commercial equipment inspections
• Safety Trainer and training management within region
• Safety meeting management
• Accident, incident, and injury investigation and root cause analysis within assigned region
• Respond to accident reporting after hours, as assigned
• Security incident investigation
• Oversee cargo and terminal security, including assessing risk and exposure and ensuring proper security processes are in place and adhered to
• Analyze and report trending of “at-risk behaviors” within assigned region
• Developing targeted communications specific to addressing identified risks
• Manage Driver and location Performance Improvement Plans, via a robust online safety environment, using a Driver and Location Scorecard
• Identify driver practices or conduct that raises safety concerns
• Facilitate and document formal improvement plans
• Document results, set standards and best practices, and track for sustained improvement
• Manage regulatory compliance within assigned region
• Build and maintain a “safety culture” that demonstrates a continuous commitment to safety

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Safety Management within assigned region
• Conduct Safety observations and commercial driver ride-along
• Site audits and reviews within assigned region
• Commercial equipment inspections
• Safety Trainer and training management within region
• Safety meeting management
• Accident, incident, and injury investigation and root cause analysis within assigned region
• Respond to accident reporting after hours, as assigned
• Security incident investigation
• Oversee cargo and terminal security, including assessing risk and exposure and ensuring proper security processes are in place and adhered to
• Analyze and report trending of “at-risk behaviors” within assigned region
• Developing targeted communications specific to addressing identified risks
• Manage Driver and location Performance Improvement Plans, via a robust online safety environment, using a Driver and Location Scorecard
• Identify driver practices or conduct that raises safety concerns
• Facilitate and document formal improvement plans
• Document results, set standards and best practices, and track for sustained improvement
• Manage regulatory compliance within assigned region
• Build and maintain a “safety culture” that demonstrates a continuous commitment to safety

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to coach and demonstrate team leadership.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and decision-making skills.
• Tolerance for working outside in various weather conditions being occasionally exposed to wet, hot, extreme cold and/or humid conditions.
• Attention to detail.
• Demonstrated skill in making independent decisions in support of company policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple locations within an established region.
• Available for periodic after hour shift rotation as assigned.
• Experiencing utilizing various Electronic Logging Devices.
• An understanding of cargo securement procedures and regulations.
• Ground transport and shipment Hazardous Material experience.
• Experience utilizing Video Event Recorders (VER) in a commercial vehicle environment.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience with a Bachelor’s degree in safety, risk management, business, transportation, logistics, supply chain or related field preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in the transportation industry.
• Certified Director of Safety, not required, but preferred.
• Demonstrated investigative successes.

Salary

Up to $80,000/year base salary + Bonus Eligibility

This is an estimated range based on the circumstances at the time of posting, however it may change based on a combination of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, education, market factors, geographical location, budget, and demand.

Benefits We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan Including

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays