Manager, Safety and Compliance

Greyhound; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

401(k) with match

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Free travel for employees

Job summary

Greyhound seeks a Manager, Safety & Compliance to lead the company’s transportation safety, driver training, regulatory compliance, and workplace safety programs. This hands-on role requires building audit-ready processes and promoting safe driving while guiding the driver workforce.

You'll investigate incidents, coordinate with Operations, Fleet/Maintenance, and HR, and report safety metrics to leadership to reduce risk and strengthen a proactive safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, environmental health, engineering, transportation, or related field.
• Five+ years in safety, transportation compliance, or risk management with leadership.
• Strong knowledge of FMCSA/DOT driver requirements and incident investigation.

Responsibilities

• DOT/FMCSA and driver compliance oversight and recordkeeping.
• Drive driver safety and training programs across the organization.
• Lead investigations of incidents, determine root causes, implement actions.
• Develop safety policies, procedures, and regulatory reporting.
• Provide safety leadership and reporting to executives and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Investigation

Analytical

Coaching

Organization

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety/related field

OSHA/CSP certification

First Aid/CPR certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Manager, Safety & Compliance leads Greyhound’s transportation safety, driver training, regulatory compliance, and workplace safety programs. This role maintains audit-ready compliance processes, promotes safe driving and operating practices, oversees driver qualification and training activities, investigates incidents, and partners with Operations, Fleet/Maintenance, Human Resources, and leadership to reduce risk and strengthen a proactive safety culture. This position is a hands-on safety leadership role, Manager, Safety & Compliance needs to be equally effective with drivers, the Command Center, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

DOT/FMCSA and Driver Compliance

• Oversee driver qualification files, background checks, DOT medical certification records, onboarding documentation, and FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse processes, as applicable.
• Monitor compliance with FMCSA, DOT, CVSA, and applicable federal, state, and local transportation safety requirements; maintain accurate, accessible records and address deficiencies.

Driver Safety and Training

• Manage continuous safety and training programs, safety performance monitoring, etc., through the full employee lifecycle
• Review speeding, driving behavior, and camera/telematics events with drivers and operations leadership; document coaching and follow-up.
• Support driver hiring and onboarding; conduct 30-, 60-, and 90-day check-ins with new drivers.

Incident Response and Risk Reduction

• Lead or coordinate investigations of accidents, injuries, near misses, and safety violations; identify root causes and implement preventive and corrective actions.
• Serve as an on-call safety resource for collisions, incidents, and drug-testing questions as needed; respond to accident scenes when practical.

Workplace Safety and Regulatory Programs

• Develop, maintain, and update company safety policies, compliance procedures, and training materials, including applicable OSHA, EPA, and local requirements.
• Conduct inspections and audits of facilities, equipment, and operations; identify hazards and partner with responsible teams on corrective actions.
• Prepare and maintain required incident, inspection, training, and safety reporting records; coordinate regulatory reporting as applicable.

Leadership, Reporting and Safety Culture

• Serve as a point of contact for safety and compliance questions from employees, leaders, contractors, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Provide leadership with regular safety performance reporting, audit findings, compliance risks, incident trends, and corrective-action status.
• Collaborate with Operations, Fleet/Maintenance, Human Resources, and driver trainers to embed safety in day-to-day decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental health, engineering, transportation, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Five or more years of relevant safety, transportation compliance, or risk management experience, including at least two years in a leadership role; three years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of FMCSA/DOT driver requirements, Hours of Service, ELDs, driver qualification files, and applicable CVSA rules strongly preferred.
• Valid CDL and commercial driving experience preferred
• Strong communication, investigation, analytical, coaching, organization, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety/compliance recordkeeping and reporting systems.
• OSHA training, CSP or similar certification, and First Aid/CPR certification preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans, including eligible flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan with up to 4% company matching contributions.
• Flexible time off, subject to business needs and manager approval.
• Eight weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Company-paid basic life insurance equal to annual salary.
• Lifestyle spending account of up to $600 annually.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually after 12 months of continuous service.
• 24/7 employee assistance program, including up to five free counseling sessions per year.
• Complimentary FlixBus and Greyhound travel for employees and eligible dependents.

Compensation Range

USD $65,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /Yr.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Greyhound 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.