Regional Manager- Safety Compliance

Position Summary:   This position is for EPES Transport, LLC., a division of Penske Logistics, based in Greensboro, North Carolina. The primary purpose of the Regional Manager-Safety Compliance role is to collaborate with operations personnel to integrate Health, Safety and Security (Logistics Safety Compliance) into all activities and decision-making processes in assigned areas.    Scheduled: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PMEST  Travel Requirement: Traveling 50-75%      Responsibilities:   

• Lead initiatives to prevent vehicle incidents and work-related injuries through proactive safety programs and risk assessments.
• Conduct thorough investigations of all vehicle accidents and workplace injuries, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Partner with Operations Leaders to ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Communicate safety performance metrics and trends to Operations Leadership, providing actionable recommendations for continuous improvement.
•  Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of safety improvement initiatives, focusing on both leading and lagging indicators.
• Interpret and communicate regulatory updates, offering guidance and support to Operations Leadership to maintain compliance.
• Oversee the development and delivery of effective safety training programs tailored to operational needs.
• Manage transportation safety protocols and ensure robust location security measures are in place and maintained.
•  Other projects and tasks as assigned.  

  Qualifications: 

• 3 years DOT fleet or general industry safety management experience 
• HS Diploma / GED required, bachelor's degree preferred
• Independent problem solving skills required 
• Intermediate computer skills 
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job 
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.

 Physical Requirements: 

• The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions 
• The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines 
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit.  The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms.  The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus  

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Epes Transport Epes Transport, a Penske Logistics company, delivers dependable truckload transportation services with a strong presence in the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and Midwest. We offer: Dedicated Truckload Capacity, Drayage Services, Shuttle Operations, General Truckload Services, and Yard Switching Operations. With terminals in NC, VA, GA, TN, and TX, and 24/7 satellite shipment tracking, we provide reliable coverage and visibility across major U.S. markets. visit epestransport.com to learn more.