Safety Manager

Transdev; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 94,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation policy

Sick days

Holidays

Benefits package

Job summary

Transdev is seeking a Safety & Security Manager to guide safety culture within the TAS. You will oversee facility and operational safety, conduct audits, coordinate incident investigations, and train TAS employees.

You will liaise with vendors and internal teams to ensure regulatory compliance and drive continuous improvement in safety performance. You will also collaborate with the TAS Compliance Team on post-incident analysis, regulatory reporting, and corrective action implementation, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in safety, transportation, or related field.
• OSHA certifications a plus and CPR/AED/First Aid beneficial.
• Minimum 3 years in transportation safety, safety compliance, or EH&S.
• Experience liaising with OSHA, workers' compensation carriers, and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, Workers' Comp and safety regulations.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses with corrective actions.
• Coordinate safety audits across fleet, facilities, and operator workforce.
• Present safety metrics and investigations to leadership and stakeholders.
• Enforce TAS Zero-Tolerance Drug and Alcohol Policy and testing coordination.
• Travel up to 25% as required.

Skills

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Google Workspace

Safety data analysis

Root cause analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Leadership

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

OSHA certifications (a plus)

CPR/AED First Aid (a plus)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Logistics software

Job description

Overview

The Safety & Security Manager contributes to the transportation safety management process and provides overall support and technical guidance as it pertains to operational safety. Coordinates through their management team and the Director of Safety & Compliance as well as other stakeholders in crafting strategies in building a culture of safety within the Transdev Autonomous Vehicle Division (TAS).

The Safety & Security Manager maintains oversight of facility and operational safety compliance requirements; provides requisite training for TAS employees; coordinates accident/incident process; conducts audits and inspections of the transportation safety management process; works as a liaison between TAS Operations management and outside vendor staff.

Transdev is proud to offer

• Competitive compensation package of minimum $93,600 – maximum $106.080.

Benefits include

• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 6 days
• Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.

The above listed benefits are the corporate office policy. Benefits vary by location.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations regarding transportation and workplace safety (OSHA, Workers Compensation, and other government entities).
• Liaison with outside vendors and stakeholders to assure operational safety compliance to prescribe TAS initiatives.
• Assists with the incident management process including reporting, investigation, documentation, root cause analysis, corrective action development, and management and supervisor field training.
• Represents the TAS safety management team in cross functional facility and process inspections at client and TAS managed sites.
• Liaison to training and operations staff for remediation activities (Collisions, RREs, Fatigue).
• Responsible for company and location safety initiatives, programs, campaigns, workplace signage and employee safety incentives to reduce workplace accidents.
• Implements fatigue program efforts with requisite TAS operations management.
• Supports safety committee membership for each site and cultivates activity.
• Owns quality assurance of all safety escalation chain of command processes and reporting, ensuring accuracy, attention to detail, regulatory compliance, and timely resolution of safety concerns.
• Drives accuracy, reliability, and timely delivery of safety escalation processes, investigations, root cause analyses, corrective action plans, and reporting related to vehicle collisions, workplace incidents, physical security events, distracted driving, fatigued driving, and other safety-related events.
• Collaborate with the TAS Compliance Team on post-incident investigations, trend analysis, regulatory reporting, follow-up validation, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Maintains and audits safety records, investigation files, regulatory documentation, and digital reporting systems to ensure accuracy, organization, and compliance.
• Ensure all active operators are trained in all safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct safety audits and inspections of the fleet, facility and operator workforce as needed.
• Capable of responding quickly to changing and potentially high-pressure environments.
• Prepare and present safety findings, performance metrics, investigation results, and operational updates to leadership, employees, clients, and stakeholders through clear verbal and written communication.
• Enforce and monitor compliance with Transdev Autonomous Services' (TAS) Zero-Tolerance Drug and Alcohol Policy, including supporting testing requirements, investigations, documentation, and corrective actions in coordination with the TAS Compliance Manager.
• Be on call to respond to critical incidents.
• 25% travel may be required.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred) and/or experience in a related field like Transportation Safety Management, Logistics or related field
• OSHA certifications a plus i.e. Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS or COSM)
• Current CPR, AED and First Aid certifications a plus
• Meets driver requirements, including driving record and criminal history under applicable regulations and laws in the state(s) in which they will be working.
• Minimum of 3 years of transportation management, safety management, environmental health and safety, or safety compliance experience. Experience conducting incident investigations, root cause analysis, OSHA compliance activities, Workers' Compensation administration, and regulatory reporting is highly preferred.
• Experience serving as a liaison with OSHA, Workers' Compensation carriers, third-party administrators, and other federal, state, or local regulatory agencies.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and PowerPoint) and Google Workspace applications, including the ability to create spreadsheets, analyze safety data, track trends, develop dashboards, generate reports, and present findings to stakeholders.
• Intermediate knowledge of logistics software.
• Working knowledge of performance management/monitoring systems.
• Working knowledge of federal and state safety laws, and OSHA standards as well as Transdev Safety Policies.
• Ability to analyze safety data, identify risk trends, conduct root cause analyses, and develop effective corrective and preventive solutions.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely using appropriate mediums (face-to-face or electronic communication), listen effectively, demonstrate understanding, and clarify meaning for others.
• Ability to analyze, define, diagnose, and resolve problems based on sound logic and rationale.
• Ability to develop, coach, and mentor others including the ability to provide development experiences, advise, and teach to prepare others for effective job performance.
• Ability to interact cooperatively and collaboratively with others as a team, including those holding opposing views and goals.
• Understand and apply meaningful operations and safety performance metrics;
• Ability to lead and influence.
• Capable of responding quickly to changing and potentially high-pressure environments.
• Develop and deliver informative presentations that effectively communicate safety metrics, incident findings, compliance updates, and improvement strategies to leadership, employees, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records, audit documentation, investigation reports, and regulatory compliance files.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance. Must be available and willing to work weekends and holidays to support business needs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced constantly evolving environment.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, sitting
• Regularly uses hands and fingers to operate equipment and technology; communicates effectively by speaking and hearing; and safely ascends and descends stairs and ladders as required.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Most work is accomplished indoors and outdoors or well-ventilated facilities; and
• The employee is generally subjected to long periods spent sitting, typing, or looking at a computer screen.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Must be 21 years old;
• All Transdev employees must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Safety Sensitive Positions will also be subject to a physical screening
• Transdev maintains a Drug Free Workplace and may require participation in a random drug screening program.
• Transdev reserves the right to perform ongoing background checks for all employees except in states where this is prohibited by state law. Transdev will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
• Employees must maintain an acceptable Driving Record suitable to being approved to drive as part of their regular duties. Records are monitored on an ongoing or regular basis pursuant to local state law.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. This position does not provide current or future employment visa sponsorship.

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

Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail]

Drug-free workplace

Transdev maintains a drug-free workplace. Applicants must:

• Be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S.).
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.

About Transdev

About Transdev: Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move everyday thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video at https://youtu.be/ilO5cv0G4mQ

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status.

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