Safety Manager

Grid-Line Transportation, Inc.; Schererville (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing flatbed carrier is seeking a Safety Manager to oversee operations within the Safety department. Responsibilities include enforcing safety procedures, managing teams, and tracking KPIs. Ideal candidates will have 3–8 years of safety management experience and proven leadership skills, especially in high-accountability environments. This role offers a salary between $65,000 and $75,000 based on experience, with opportunities for leadership growth in a structured organization.

Qualifications

• 3–8+ years of experience in safety management.
• 2+ years of direct team management experience.
• Proven experience enforcing standards within a safety environment.
• Experience managing KPIs and performance metrics.
• Comfortable having direct performance conversations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Safety Team.
• Enforce safety procedures and compliance standards.
• Drive accountability with drivers and safety staff.
• Manage day-to-day safety operations.

Skills

Safety management

Team management

KPI management

Organizational skills

Leadership presence

Tools

McLeod

Samsara

Job description

Grid-Line Transportation is seeking a Safety Manager to lead execution inside our Safety department.

This role is responsible for enforcing structure, driving accountability, implementing workflows, and ensuring consistent KPI performance across the team.

We are not looking for a strategist or architect. We are looking for a strong safety leader who can take established workflows, turn them into clear SOPs, train the team, enforce standards, and hold people accountable to results.

If you thrive in structured, performance-driven environments and are comfortable leading with clarity and discipline, this role is for you.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Safety Team
• Enforcing Safety procedures and compliance standards
• Driving accountability with drivers and safety staff
• Managing day-to-day safety operations
• Set clear daily performance expectations
• Conduct structured team huddles and performance reviews
• Coach operators and drivers following any violation or SOP failure, reinforcing expectations and issuing corrective or preventive training where necessary.
• Escalation path for execution of more sensitive issues such as accidents, incidents, claims, etc.
• Supporting execution where needed (onboarding/offboarding, additional audits, projects, etc)

Workflow & SOP Enforcement

• Receiving and enforcing workflows
• Convert workflow frameworks into clear, usable SOPs
• Train staff and drivers on process adherence
• Ensure standards are followed without exception
• Prevent “workflow drift” and inconsistent execution

KPI Ownership & Performance Enforcement

• Tracking and hitting safety KPIs
• Hold team members accountable to performance targets
• Address underperformance immediately
• Report KPI trends to executive leadership
• Recommend execution-level improvements based on data

Cross-Department Coordination

• Work closely with Operations, Accounting, and IT
• Ensure accurate communication and information flow
• Represent Safety in operational meetings

What We’re Looking For

• 3–8+ years of experience in safety management
• 2+ years of direct team management experience
• Proven experience enforcing standards within a safety environment
• Experience managing KPIs and performance metrics
• Comfortable having direct performance conversations
• Strong organizational and leadership presence
• Calm and decisive under pressure
• Comfortable working in a high-accountability environment
• Flatbed or specialized freight/ transportation experience preferred.
• McLeod and Samsara experience is a plus
• Process-driven and disciplined
• Decisive and consistent
• Not afraid to make difficult personnel decisions
• Data-oriented and comfortable using reporting tools
• Focused on execution, not politics
• Leads by structure, not emotion

Authority

This role has full authority over day-to-day operational safety enforcement within the Safety department.

Compensation

• $65,000 -$75,000 base salary (based on experience)
• Leadership growth opportunity within a structured, scaling organization

About Grid-Line

Grid-Line Transportation is a growing flatbed carrier focused on operational discipline, measurable performance, and long-term scalable systems. We are building a structured, KPI-driven organization and are seeking leaders who value accountability and execution.

Grid-Line Transportation Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.