Senior Transportation Safety Leader: Driver Training & Compliance

Paper Transport LLC; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Paper Transport LLC in De Pere, Wisconsin seeks a Senior Safety Manager to lead driver safety initiatives, partner with Operations, and strengthen programs that keep people safe. You will drive continuous safety improvements, oversee LMS, and shape a culture of ownership and accountability.

You’ll coach Safety Coordinators, analyze safety data, ensure FMCSA compliance, and collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to resolve concerns and improve processes.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship-building with drivers and leaders.
• Ability to address difficult situations and hold others accountable.
• Analytical mindset to turn safety data into actionable improvements.
• Knowledge of transportation safety and FMCSA regulations.
• Experience with safety training, LMS, and transportation technology.
• Leadership experience and commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives that reduce risk, improve performance, and reinforce a consistent safety culture across the organization.
• Build relationships with professional drivers through coaching, orientations, road tests, and ongoing conversations about safety expectations.
• Address driver safety and performance concerns, ensuring appropriate follow-up, accountability, and employment decisions when necessary.
• Oversee learning management system (LMS) processes to ensure employees receive required training, complete assignments, and maintain compliance.
• Use safety data, incident trends, and performance metrics to identify risks and develop actionable improvements.
• Ensure compliance with FMCSA regulations, company policies, driver qualification requirements, and applicable safety standards.
• Support the effective use of safety technology, including DriveCam, electronic logging devices (ELDs), and crash avoidance systems.
• Develop and deliver engaging safety training and driver meeting content that translates safety expectations into everyday practices.
• Coach and support Safety Coordinators, helping them grow their skills and consistently execute safety programs.
• Partner with Operations, vendors, and other stakeholders to resolve safety concerns, support audits, and improve processes.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Analytical mindset

FMCSA regulations

Driver compliance

Safety training

Leadership

Tools

LMS

DriveCam

ELDs

Crash avoidance systems

Job description

Paper Transport LLC in De Pere, Wisconsin seeks a Senior Safety Manager to lead driver safety initiatives, partner with Operations, and strengthen programs that keep people safe. You will drive continuous safety improvements, oversee LMS, and shape a culture of ownership and accountability.

You’ll coach Safety Coordinators, analyze safety data, ensure FMCSA compliance, and collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to resolve concerns and improve processes.