Director, Safety & Security

Job DetailsJob Location: 96 Birmingham AL - Birmingham, AL 35211Position Type: SafetyTravel Percentage: Up to 50% Job Shift: 10hrJob Category: D1Position Summary

ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN THE TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY

This position is responsible for providing leadership in implementing, communicating and managing all aspects of the company's safety programs across their assigned territory to support a culture that emphasizes the safety and security of the employees, customers, and general public as its number one priority.

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Essential Functions

Partner with Business Unit Leaders to collaboratively establish safety expectations for field employees
Initiate and influence integration of safety policies and practices into terminal operations
Guide and support managers in training and compliance efforts; provide coaching on effective interactions with operations and driver staff
Develop and mentor direct reports
Conduct formal performance reviews on an annual basis
Analyze reports to identify trends in driver and mechanic safety incidents/accidents; develop coaching tools to address areas of concern; share tools with Safety Managers to implement at the terminal level and monitor progress towards goals
Travel to site of vehicular, passenger and employee accidents/incidents to assist with investigation and determination of cause and preventability
Represent company regarding safety, security and insurance legal matters; serve as liaison between the Safety Department and Risk Department with regards to liability claims

QualificationsQualifications

 


Bachelors degree in a business related field
7 years of safety experience
5 years of safety management experience
5 years transportation experience
Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
80% travel


 

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of associates so classified. Management retains the right to assign or reassign duties at any time. Job description is subject to change. All employees of the Company are expected to:


Promote positive work habits including effective and timely communication, teamwork and respect for co-workers.
Provide constructive guidance to other employees and representatives of third parties.
Contribute to providing the highest quality of products and services to customers.


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