Safety and Training Manager

MV Transportation, Inc.; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

MV Transportation, Inc. seeks an experienced Safety and Training Manager to implement programs and procedures in line with State and Federal regulations and client policies.

The role leads OSHA/CDL compliance at the division level and drives a safety-first culture across operations, safety, and maintenance. Key duties include updating training, managing safety manuals, auditing, and reducing incidents through data-driven plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of progressively responsible safety and/or operational experience in transit.
• OSHA 30-hour General Industry Safety Certification desirable at contract start; required within 12 months.
• Public Transportation Safety Certification Training desirable at contract start; required within six months.

Responsibilities

• Sets the tone for ensuring all operators are current with training requirements of the company and contract.
• Ensures safety manuals, programs, policies, and practices are current and meet division needs.
• Acts as expert in EPA and OSHA, CDL compliance and regulations.
• Oversees safety incentives and programs, including Safety Points.
• Leads division safety organization for classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction per specifications.

Skills

OSHA compliance

Safety audits

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Education

Four-year degree in occupational safety or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MV Transportation is seeking an experienced Safety and Training Manager for proposed business that will be a hands-on manager helping implement programs and procedures in compliance with State and Federal regulations and corporate and client policies and be accountable for the leadership of OSHA/CDL at the division level.

Job Responsibilities

• Sets the tone for ensuring all operators are current with training requirements of the company and contract.


• Ensures all safety manuals, programs, policies, and practices are current and meet the needs of the operating divisions.


• Resides as the expert in EPA and OSHA, CDL compliance, and regulations.


• Ensures all new hires meet minimum general qualifications for each division, including background and DMV checks.


• Ensures that safety technology tools are used and those results are examined, trend data is analyzed and plans are developed to reduce and then prevent future safety incidents.


• Oversees corporate safety Incentives and programs managed effectively and consistently, including assignment of Safety Points.


• Ensures a consistent safety culture throughout the locations that incorporates operations, safety, and maintenance departments and emphasizes the team approach and individual responsibility of all employees to achieve common goals.


• Work with corporate claims staff to ensure that all liability and workers' compensation claims are handled promptly and effectively and, in an effort, to reduce financial liability as well as recoup on all subrogatable claims.


• Proactively manage all employee injury claims to minimize lost time and light duty claims. Work with local medical facilities to ensure that injured employees are placed on light duty as quickly as possible and are returned to full-duty status promptly.


• Oversee successful completion of all related audits, including those conducted by corporate and client staff and by state and federal regulatory agencies.


• Leads the division in the area of safety organization regarding classroom and behind the wheel instruction according to corporate and client specifications in all aspects.

Talent Requirements

• Shall have a minimum of four years of progressively responsible safety and/or operational experience in transit with at least two years' experience in the position in an operation of equivalent size and scope.


• Possession of a four-year degree in occupational safety or related field is desirable.


• Completion of Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) 30-hour General Industry Safety Certification is desirable at start of Contract and required within twelve (12) months.


• Public Transportation Safety Certification Training is desirable at start of contract and required within six (6) months.


• Possession of a Certified Safety Professional or Associate Safety Professional certification is highly desirable.


• Possession of DMV-certified CDL examiner credential is highly desirable.


• The ability to write and update Public Transportation Agency Safety Plans (PTASP) is required.


• Should have strong regulatory compliance skills with excellent leadership and communication skills to foster a safety-first culture.


• Must have demonstrated proficiency in performing safety audits, processing incident reports in a timely manner, and developing corrective action plans.


• Prefer CDS (Certified Director of Safety) and/or CSP (Certified Safety Professional) Designation.


• Knowledge of all applicable safety rules, regulations - FTA, FMCSA, and DOT.


• Knowledge of regulations and corporate safety programs and policies.


• Ability to read, write and speak English.


• Ability to communicate effectively and work with all departments.


• Ability to work independently and objectively.


• Strong organizational skills.


• Ability to effectively delegate tasks and provide appropriate supervision and follow up to department staff.


• Familiar with windows-based computer operating systems and Microsoft Office packages.


• Strong analytical skills.


• Strong Microsoft applications experience.

Starting salary range: $101,000 - $117,000

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