Safety Manager

TMC Transportation; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with company match

Employee Stock Ownership - ESOP!

Generous Vacation

Job summary

TMC Transportation in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Safety Manager to oversee safety and compliance for a group of drivers and ensure adherence to Federal Motor Carrier safety regulations. The role emphasizes investigation, coaching, and risk reduction.

You will conduct on-site inspections, lead safety reviews, and collaborate with operations to sustain a culture of safety and reliability. Four-year degree and strong MS Office skills are required; driving experience preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Transportation and Logistics or related field.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office (Word and Excel).
• Ability to function in a fast-paced work environment and tolerate stress.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Prior driving experience preferred but not necessary.
• Familiar with dash cams such as Bendix and Safety Direct

Responsibilities

• Conducts and manages on the scene accident investigation.
• Interprets all known factors determined from accident investigation and assigns accident fault. Seeks to educate the driver on best practices and employee policy.
• Coach drivers and operations staff on hours of service compliance.
• Provides subject matter expertise regarding cargo securement questions to all drivers.
• Conducts and manages cargo claims investigation and determines resolutions to include salvaging product to secondary sources.
• Interprets all known factors to determine fault for damaged cargo. Seeks to educate drivers on policy and follow through. Authorizes payment to vendors for damaged material when needed.
• Approves or declines driver applications for employment.
• Conducts group and one-on-one safety review meetings. Coaches drivers on areas for improvement and recommends retraining if necessary.
• Conducts disciplinary meetings with drivers to include terminations.
• Shares after hours on call responsibilities on a rotating basis with other department members.
• Conducts road trips to include driver checks on securement, hours of service, driving issues, Bendix usage & functionality, and visits to customers or other vendors to resolve issues or enhance relationships.

Skills

MS Office

Education

Four-year degree in Transportation & Logistics

Job description

TMC Transportation is one of the nation's largest privately-held flatbed carriers. We strive to provide the highest quality customer service in the industry. If you're seeking a career at a dynamic company built on integrity, innovation and respect for all employees, then join us! At TMC, we're committed to excellence in everything we do.

TMC Offers:

401(k) Plan with company match

Employee Stock Ownership - ESOP!

Generous Vacation

TMC Transportation has an immediate opening for a Safety Manager, working out of our office in Des Moines, IA.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Safety Manager is responsible for the overall safety and compliance of assigned group of drivers. Manages drivers in regards to safe operation of the truck pursuant to Federal Motor Carrier safety regulations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts and manages on the scene accident investigation.
• Interprets all known factors determined from accident investigation and assigns accident fault. Seeks to educate the driver on best practices and employee policy.
• Coach drivers and operations staff on hours of service compliance.
• Provides subject matter expertise regarding cargo securement questions to all drivers.
• Conducts and manages cargo claims investigation and determines resolutions to include salvaging product to secondary sources.
• Interprets all known factors to determine fault for damaged cargo. Seeks to educate drivers on policy and follow through. Authorizes payment to vendors for damaged material when needed.
• Approves or declines driver applications for employment.
• Conducts group and one-on-one safety review meetings. Coaches drivers on areas for improvement and recommends retraining if necessary.
• Conducts disciplinary meetings with drivers to include terminations.
• Shares after hours on call responsibilities on a rotating basis with other department members.
• Conducts road trips to include driver checks on securement, hours of service, driving issues, Bendix usage & functionality, and visits to customers or other vendors to resolve issues or enhance relationships.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Four-year degree, preferably in Transportation and Logistics, and/or relevant experience in transportation or related field.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) products.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced work environment and tolerate stress.
• Ability to plan and organize, attention to detail, problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Prior driving experience preferred but not necessary.
• Familiar with dash cams such as Bendix and Safety Direct