Sr Director National Fleet Operations

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Open your future to incredible career potential. Work for an industry-leader who invests in their people. Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is North America’s preeminent wine and spirits distributor, as well as a family-owned, privately held company with a 50+ year legacy of success. We were named by Newsweek as a Most Loved Workplace and are included on the Forbes lists for Largest Private Companies and Best Employers for Diversity.

 

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a full menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition reimbursement, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

 

At Southern Glazer’s, you’ll enjoy an environment where continuous learning and growth are supported and experience a culture where you are respected, and your voice is heard. If you’re looking to fill your glass with opportunity, come join our FAMILY.

Overview

Nationwide responsibility for wholesale distribution company with ~3,000 commercial motor vehicle drivers. Primary focus on ensuring company’s compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR’s) and development and implementation of Collision Reduction Strategy. Other responsibilities include driver training programs and oversite and administration of several third-party online programs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee national fleet safety strategy and compliance with FMCSR
• Design, establish, and implement enterprise policies and processes to reduce collisions and prevent injury
• Creates and implements Vehicle Collision Review Committees at select locations
• Reviews vehicle incident investigation findings for accuracy and completion and “preventability” determinations (root-cause analysis), and employs appropriate corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Reviews driver injuries and collaborates with EHS team to develop injury reduction programs
• Monitors Electronic Logging Device (ELD) and Electronic Vehicle Inspection Reports (EDVIR) for compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR’s) and Company policies.
• Champions safety efforts in communications to all transportation associates, including reviewing the pre-shift weekly safety messages.
• Researches, initiates, and promotes the fleet safety program.

Additional Primary Responsibilities

• Conducts DOT regulatory training to include driver qualification, hours-of-service, driver vehicle inspection reports, and drug/alcohol testing.
• Ensures all transportation employees operating CMVs are fully qualified and maintain driver qualification records in support of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR)
• Develops DOT compliance audit program and assures national implementation.
• Monitor and report on fleet safety metrics and ensure correct action to address deficiencies.
• Ensure national and regional partners are regularly engaged to embed best practices at all levels of the organization.
• Manage and develop a team of fleet safety professionals to drive company safety goals ensure nationwide coverage of critical support.
• Coach, train, direct, and counsel team on overall performance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Health & Safety, or related degree (or minimum of 10 years professional experience in Fleet Safety & DOT Compliance)
• Extensive knowledge of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) regulations (CFR – Title 49)

 

• Eight (8) years practical experience in interpreting, monitoring, and explaining USDOT – FMCSA regulations.
• Experience performing DOT FMCSA Compliance Assessments and interacting with State/Federal regulatory agency’s.
• Certified Transportation Professional – or ability to complete certification within 1 year of hire.
• OSHA 30-Hour (or within 60 days of hire – online is available*)
• Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification or ability to get certification within two years of hire.
• Certified “Smith System Driving Instructor” or obtain within six months of hire.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general compliance reports, technical procedures, and/or government regulations.
• Experience developing company policy & procedures associated with Fleet Safety Programs and assuring DOT Compliance

 

Physical Demands

• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable am