Fleet Safety Manager

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits in Geismar, LA is seeking a DOT Compliance Lead to ensure safety and regulatory adherence for the delivery fleet. The role collaborates with Operations Leadership and Logistics Managers to certify drivers meet FMCSR requirements and company policies.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in DOT compliance, holds a Certified Transportation Professional or equivalent, and can train and coach staff on safety programs, incident reporting, and regulatory updates.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in DOT compliance or equivalent.
• Certified Transportation Professional within 12 months.
• OSHA 30-Hour certification.
• Smith System Driving Instructor within six months.
• STS certification within two years.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Strong FMCSR knowledge.
• Ability to read and interpret regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual preferred English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Ensure transportation associates comply with safety policies.
• Investigate and report vehicle collisions per policy.
• Train staff on incident reporting procedures.
• Review investigations and determine preventability.
• Create Vehicle Collision Review Committees.
• Train supervisors on Lytx and Geotab Telematics.
• Monitor ELD and EDVIR compliance with FMCSRs.
• Track fleet KPIs and safety metrics.
• Conduct DOT regulatory training (HOS, DQ, DVIR, drug/alcohol).
• Conduct ride-alongs to improve safety.

Skills

DOT compliance

Driver qualification

FMCSR knowledge

Training

Investigation

Bilingual

MS Office

Communication

Regulatory reading

Education

Bachelor's in OHS

Certified Transportation Professional

OSHA 30

Smith System Instructor

STS certification

Driver's license

Tools

Lytx

Geotab Telematics

Benchmark (Gensuite)

JJ Keller DataSense

Job description

Overview

Responsible for collaborating 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 SGWS 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 SGWS 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 (FMCSRs) 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 SGWS 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

• 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.
• 25% travel required.

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affin­ative 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. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.

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