Regional Safety Manager
SRS Distribution Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Tampa • Florida • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Implement and oversee all fleet and safety policies, ensuring alignment with Federal, State, and Local OSHA and Department of Transportation regulations, to maintain a compliant and safe operating environment across all branches.
- Develop and enforce corrective action plans to address safety compliance incidents and improve operational safety standards through targeted interventions and ongoing monitoring.
- Conduct comprehensive training programs on operator safety, health and safety regulations, and accident prevention, ensuring all employees are current on required certifications and best practices.
- Evaluate and select maintenance partners to effectively manage equipment maintenance, negotiating favorable rates and ensuring adherence to established quality standards and compliance with national purchasing agreements.
- Perform regular inspections, branch visits, and safety audits to proactively identify and mitigate risks, fostering a safe and compliant work environment while addressing potential safety hazards.
- Collaborate with branch management to cultivate a culture of safety, providing expert guidance and support to ensure a secure workplace, and facilitate robust accident and injury investigation processes.
- Drive compliance in hazardous materials transportation and storage, and Electronic Logging Device usage, by implementing and monitoring comprehensive training and compliance programs to meet state and federal guidelines.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's Degree in Safety or a related field coupled with a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience in the Safety, Mechanical, and Maintenance sectors within Heavy Trucking, Trash Disposal, Oil/Gas, or Construction industries; alternatively, ten (10) years of direct industry experience may substitute the educational requirement.
- Completion of the OSHA 30-hour General Industry and/or Construction certification is mandatory; preference will be given to candidates holding an OSHA Instructor certification.
- Extensive knowledge and practical application of Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action methodologies.
- Certification in HAZWOPER 40-hour training.
- Possession of the Certified Director of Safety (CDS) and/or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation is preferred.
- In-depth familiarity with CFR 49 Regulations, specifically concerning DOT Hours of Service, Driver Qualification Files, and Hazardous Materials Regulations.
- Comprehensive command of federal and state DOT FMCSA Regulations, including but not limited to Parts 40, 380, 382, 383, 387, 390, 391, 392, 393, 395, 396, 397, and 399.
- Demonstrated ability to provide guidance, nurture understanding, and offer mentorship within a diverse workplace environment.
- Proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Must possess a reliable mode of transportation and maintain a valid driver’s license with an excellent driving record.
- Willingness to travel extensively, approximately 70% to 80%, within the assigned region by air and auto.
- Proven ability to maintain high performance levels in a fast-paced and evolving organizational setting.
- Successful completion of a background check and drug screening is required.
Benefits
- Competitive weekly/bi-weekly pay
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays, Birthday, and Floating Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
- Company paid Life insurance and Short-Term Disability
- Additional Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability also offered
- Safety Program with Bonuses for our Drivers
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
Root Cause AnalysisCorrective ActionOSHA 30-hour General Industry certificationOSHA Instructor certificationHAZWOPER 40-hour trainingCFR 49 RegulationsDOT FMCSA Regulationsaccident preventionsafety auditshazardous materials compliance
Soft skills
guidancementorshipcollaborationcommunicationnurturing understandingsafety culture developmentproblem-solvingrisk mitigationtraining facilitationadaptability
Certifications
OSHA 30-hour General Industry certificationOSHA Instructor certificationHAZWOPER 40-hour trainingCertified Director of Safety (CDS)Certified Safety Professional (CSP)