Safety Director

Texas Enterprises, Inc. | Fueled By Family; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Enterprises, Inc. | Fueled By Family is seeking a Safety Director to foster a zero-incident culture and oversee fleet safety programs. You will develop policies, train staff, and lead investigations of accidents and near misses to drive corrective actions across operations.

Your role includes ensuring DOT, FMCSA, OSHA compliance, conducting inspections, and using data to identify trends and reduce incidents. Travel to multiple locations is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in Safety, Fleet Management, or related field.
• Minimum of four years experience directing safety and fleet management across multi-site facilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and enforce safety standards for drivers and fleet.
• Audit hours of service and ensure reporting mechanisms for violations.
• Investigate incidents and lead corrective actions and training.
• Coordinate DOT/HAZMAT/FMCSA compliance and audits.

Skills

Credibility building

Organizational skills

Verbal & written communication

Training & presentation skills

Data interpretation

Regulatory interpretation

Project management

Safety culture advocacy

Stress tolerance

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant safety experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role Description

The Safety Director will help create a culture of safety within the organization and facilitate all safety-related training with a distinct focus on driver and fleet safety. Will be responsible for the direction and development of safety policies and procedures of the organization to ensure workplace compliance with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and other state, local, and or industry specific regulations. Will lead change by proactively eliminating hazards and unsafe practices via policies, work procedures, training, inspections, etc. to meet specific company safety and risk management goals.This position will conduct investigations of accidents, near misses and work with operations teams to identify and implement appropriate corrective actions.

Competencies

In addition to demonstrating the core values of Safety & Integrity, behaving with a Sense of Urgency, being Fiscally Responsible, Growth Centered and valuing Long Term Relationships, this position requires the following competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to establish credibility and effective working relationships across multiple business units.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated independent thinker.
• Excellent training and presentation skills.
• Ability to review and interpret data; identify trends and communicate results.
• Ability to analyze technical writing and regulations and make sound decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and set priorities.
• Excellent consultation skills and ability to influence change.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced work environment and tolerate stress.
• Ability to create and maintain a positive work environment and culture.

Essential Job Duties and Functions

Fleet Safety: Large focus on Fleet and fleet management

Develop, implement, and ensure standards are set for screening drivers' experience and training required for the type of vehicle and load hauled.

Develop and implement driver safety standards and ensure completion of all required coursework and on-the-job training. Eliminate any gaps in training history and complete missing training as required.

Audit and implement corrective action on driver's hours of service. Ensure mechanisms are in place for reporting violations.

Work with consultants and insurance carriers, ensure all local, state and federal regulations are understood and in compliance.

Develop, implement, and ensure adherence to fleet maintenance standards and requirements.

Monitor all non-compliance events (such as hard braking, harsh cornering) using technology and other methods and take corrective actions immediately.

Research, investigate, and review all fleet incidents and accidents. Develop and lead required corrective action and supplemental training as needed.

Advise on and manage the Driver Safety Bonus Program.

Use Samsara to track driving & vehicle safety performance. Drive standardization across all locations.

General Safety

Develop/support a world-class safety culture focused on ZERO at risk behaviors and actions

Ensure the safety of employees, customers, and locations by proactively identifying and minimizing potential hazards.

First line of notification of any vehicle incidents or injuries

Oversee Safety Committee meetings

Identify and recommend safety and training programs to reduce injuries, spills, and on-and off-road incidents.

Develop, administer and maintain documents for all safety policies, written programs and training programs.

Helps ensure compliance and safety culture growth with Operations team and work together to enforce corrective action where needed.

Ensure all facilities are operating at optimal level of safety through regular inspections.

Effectively manage safety programs related to driving and delivery activities and conduct accident/near miss investigations and root cause analysis

Handles all reporting requirements for online contractor and supplier management platforms such as ISNetworld, etc.

Develop, implement, and monitor health, safety and emergency response programs.

Coordinate, develop content, and conduct Safety Meetings for all employees monthly or quarterly.

Observe employees to make sure Company policy is being followed.

Training, Development and Compliance

Company expert on DOT, HAZMAT, and related state and Federal regulations

Audit Driver eLogs for accuracy and compliance, including violation reports

Manage Driver MVR and FMCSA Violation databases and distribution of related notifications

Oversee DOT safety & compliance programs including electronic logs, permits & licensing, along with implementing new technologies and practices to enhance driver safety program.

Track and analyze Driver related incidents and CSA scores. Develop improvement strategies (i.e. to reduce CSA scores) and implement across all business units.

Develop, coordinate, lead, and monitor effectiveness of ongoing Safety Training, including Driver safety

Conduct various required employee trainings, including OSHA, DOT, FMCSA, Lock Out/Tag Out, HazMat. etc.

Roadside inspection review

Perform and sign off on vehicle inspections to comply with DOT regulations.

Monitor cleanup operations in case of environmental releases

Lease Inspections/drop site visits

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibility

No direct reports but works directly with all levels of Company and Vendor personnel.

This position primarily works in an indoor air-conditioned office, warehouse or outside environment. Requires ability to work under pressure.

Physical Demands

The physical demands of this position may require lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Full-time position. Extended work hours will be required to accomplish tasks. This position is on call 24/7/365. Working nights and weekends will be required. Must be able to be reached when needed.

Travel

Travel to all company locations is required for this position. 70+% Travel

Overnight stays may be necessary.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in Safety, Fleet Management, or related field.
• Minimum of four years experience directing safety and fleet management, preferably across multi-site facilities in distribution and transportation industry.
• Experience managing and/or knowledge of DOT, HAZMAT and FMCSA compliance and regulations.
• Proven knowledge in all aspects of safety, including safety policy and procedure development, and loss control.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) products.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Proven experience developing and conducting training programs for a diverse group of positions and employees.
• Prior driving experience preferred with valid CDL Class A License, HazMat and Tanker endorsements
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent designations