REGIONAL FLEET SAFETY MANAGER

Dollar General; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General Corporation seeks a Regional Fleet Safety Manager to lead safety, training, and compliance across a designated regional private fleet. You will mentor trainers, investigate incidents for root causes, and drive SOP adherence to reduce risk.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, supervisor development, and leadership coaching to strengthen safety culture and performance across terminals. Expect travel up to 50% and a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of Transportation Industry Safety experience required.
• Experience in managing and leading others required.

Responsibilities

• Manages the driver training process, evaluation, and development of trainers at assigned terminal locations. (20%)
• Responsible for thorough investigation of accidents and injuries for root cause analysis to identify hazards and/or behaviors to target for reduction or elimination. (20%)
• Accountable for adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and contributing to process improvements around areas of safety, training, and compliance. (10%)
• Promotes a culture of safety by evaluating the safety performance of all employees and ensuring proper safety measures are in place and addressing any concerns/issues in a timely manner. (10%)
• Coordinates new processes and new technology training to ensure consistency in execution across assigned fleet locations. (10%)
• Coordinates new processes and new technology training in conjunction with performance improvement process. (10%)
• Redesigns and monitors the supervisory development process by the selection of mentors and developing standards and monitoring the progress of candidates. (10%)
• Teaches supervisors to develop leadership skills to peers and cross functional business partners. (10%)

Skills

Leadership development

Safety compliance

Training development

Hazard assessment

Accident investigation

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

The Regional Fleet Safety Manager is responsible for the delivery and execution of Fleet Safety processes for a designated region of private fleet sites. They assist employees with career development and professional growth and ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA, and company policies and regulations. The Regional Fleet Safety Manager assists in achieving departmental goals primarily focused on driver training, safety, and compliance.

Job Responsibility

• Manages the driver training process, evaluation, and development of trainers at assigned terminal locations. (20%)
• Responsible for thorough investigation of accidents and injuries for root cause analysis to identify hazards and/or behaviors to target for reduction or elimination. (20%)
• Accountable for adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and contributing to process improvements around areas of safety, training, and compliance. (10%)
• Promotes a culture of safety by evaluating the safety performance of all employees and ensuring proper safety measures are in place and addressing any concerns/issues in a timely manner. (10%)
• Coordinates new processes and new technology training to ensure consistency in execution across assigned fleet locations. (10%)
• Coordinates new processes and new technology training in conjunction with performance improvement process. (10%)
• Redesigns and monitors the supervisory development process by the selection of mentors and developing standards and monitoring the progress of candidates. (10%)
• Teaches supervisors to develop leadership skills to peers and cross functional business partners. (10%)

Working Conditions

• Exposed to various climatic conditions of extreme heat or cold.
• Walking long distances.
• Sitting or standing for long periods of time.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Exposure to noise.
• Must be willing to travel up to 50% of the time.

Job Qualifications

• Ability to evaluate hazards to safety and collaborate with others to minimize or eliminate risk.
• Working knowledge of federal, state and Company regulations and policies related to compliance and safety.
• Understanding performance development, team development, and leadership development processes; demonstrated developmental approach to leadership.
• Ability to evaluate supervisory employees for leadership potential.
• Demonstrated strength in verbal and written communication.
• Ability to use a computer for tracking and updating training events and programs.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of Transportation Industry Safety experience required.
• Experience in managing and leading others required.

About Us

Work Where You Matter

At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or with our Private Fleet Team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General.

Company Overview

Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day. by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com/about-us.html.