Regional Safety Manager

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Position Summary

The Regional Safety Manager provides development, implementation and control of the Environmental, Health, Safety and Security (EHS&S) and DOT procedures in accordance to company needs, policies, public relations and state and federal regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Provide support to terminal management in all aspects of terminal EHS&S and associated personnel.

· Assist with incident investigations & report any safety situations to Director.

· Perform Risk Assessment audits.

· Administer safety training as necessary for Company Drivers, Independent Contractors, Loaders and terminal personnel.

· Conduct on-site accident investigations.

· Handle safety accidents until conclusion and stay for long periods of time gathering information.

· Develop a positive working relationship with Terminal Manager, Company Drivers, Mechanics, Loaders, and other office personnel.

· Investigate all preventable and non-preventable accidents/incidents within the region.

· Provide remedial training/correction action to individuals as a result of the investigation discoveries.

· Assist in the development of new safety policies and training procedures as needed.

· Perform additional duties as required.

Job Requirements:

Education and Experience: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

· Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

· Experience using Microsoft Suite applications, TMW, People Net

· Five years professional safety experience in the transportation industry

· Experience with driver applications, Elogs, DQ files, HOS Compliance, Driver Qualification processing, log auditing, electronic mobile communications, FMCSA regulations, OSHA and transportation of hazardous materials

Preferred qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Transportation Logistics

· Experience in liquid bulk transportation safety

· Knowledge of Hazardous Materials transportation regulations

Essential Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Solid communication skills and attention to detail

· Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization

· Ability to be flexible and adapt to change

· Strong customer service orientation, ensuring needs and deadlines are met in a timely fashion

· Demonstrate a positive, proactive and motivated attitude

· Proven focus on continuous improvement in the workplace

· Ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced organization

· Proven problem solver, anticipates challenges and is both responsive and resourceful

· Knowledge of how operational costs are reflective of a good, on-going safety process

· Demonstrated organizational and analytical skills

· Strong interpersonal skills

· Demonstrated ability to act as a team player and get involved in all aspects of the business function

· Ability to work with and coach drivers to drive safety and ensure compliance

Language Skills:

· Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently

Physical Demands:

The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

· This position may be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel; reach with hand and arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch as needed.

· Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

· This position may require on-call capabilities on evening and weekends.

· Extensive overnight travel is required.

Work Environment:

· The position typically operates in a standard office environment or from home office.

· This position routinely uses office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, file cabinets, and fax machines.

Salary Range:

Disclaimer:  The salary range for this position is $60,000 to $110,000 annually. This range is based on market data and internal equity. The final offer will be determined by various factors, including the candidates experience, education, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.

The Heniff Family of Companies, we believe our biggest asset is our people. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. Heniff treats all candidates and employees with respect and does not discriminate in our recruiting, hiring, and promoting processes and general treatment during employment, including on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or disability.