Safety Supervisor

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Directly influencing the safety behavior, driving performance and knowledge base of your fleet 

• Reviewing contributing factors to accidents and violations to determine focus areas for remediation, prevention and risk management 

• Addressing trending problem areas with timely coaching and intervention 

• Responding to questions regarding policies, procedures, best practices, FMCSR/CSA interpretations, etc. 

• Providing weather updates to drivers and office associates 

• Setting up drug and alcohol screening as necessary 

• Regular and ad-hoc reporting 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• In-depth working knowledge of all applicable safety rules and regulations 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Highly organized and communicative - must be able to interact effectively at all levels, both internally and externally 

• Ability to perform in an environment with ambiguous situations, rapidly changing priorities and competing deadlines 

• Proven record of making well-informed decisions in both routine and emergency situations 

• High degree of initiative and independent execution. You can thrive as a team player but are also driven by autonomy 

SKILLS & ABILITIES: 

• Decision making 

• Public speaking 

• Communication 

• Safety compliance 

• Knowledge evaluation 

• Training and re-training 

• Incident investigation 

• Policy interpretation 

• Constructive feedback 

• Coaching 

• Documentation 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer 

WORK EXPERIENCE: 

• 2+ years of experience working in transportation, motor carrier experience, and/or experience with DOT