Safety, Risk & Compliance Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Director of Operations, the Safety, Risk & Compliance Manager is responsible for managing the company’s safety, regulatory compliance, and risk management programs. This position is responsible for DOT and FMCSA compliance, Worker’s Compensation, OSHA and warehouse safety, fleet and driver safety, regulatory recordkeeping, safety training, audits, incident investigations, and corrective action programs.

The Safety, Risk & Compliance Manager serves as the company’s primary resource for identifying safety and compliance risks, establishing consistent standards, monitoring performance, and partnering with leadership to promote a proactive culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• All-In: Being Accountable;
  If it’s to be, it’s up to me.
• People: Growing and building partnerships within a family dynamic.
• Future Thinking: Innovative and disruptive in our approach.

• Lead company-wide compliance with applicable DOT, FMCSA, and state transportation requirements.
• Manage and audit Driver Qualification Files, including MVRs, medical certifications, Clearinghouse requirements, drug and alcohol testing, road tests, training, and required documentation.
• Oversee DOT drug and alcohol testing programs, including pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing.
• Monitor Hours of Service, ELD records, driver violations, roadside inspections, citations, and other transportation safety events.
• Audit vehicle inspections, DVIRs, preventive maintenance, repair records, and out-of-service documentation.
• Monitor USDOT numbers, registrations, operating authority, and applicable state-specific transportation requirements.
• Maintain fleet safety standards for company-owned and leased vehicles and establish consistent inspection, maintenance, and return-to-service procedures.
• Analyze telematics and driver behavior data, including speeding, harsh braking, seat belt use, HOS, GPS, and camera system data.
• Prepare for DOT audits and establish corrective action plans for identified deficiencies.
• Partner with Operations and Transportation leadership to improve driver and fleet safety performance.

• Maintain OSHA compliance programs across company distribution and warehouse facilities.
• Manage OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 recordkeeping and applicable reporting requirements.
• Conduct facility inspections and risk assessments to identify and address workplace hazards.
• Monitor safety involving forklifts, pallet racks, loading docks, material handling equipment, PPE, slips/trips/falls, ergonomics, and other warehouse operations.
• Develop and maintain facility safety procedures, standards, and required documentation.
• Support OSHA inspections and regulatory inquiries and coordinate required corrective actions.
• Track identified hazards and corrective actions through completion and verify effective resolution.

• Develop and maintain standardized company-wide safety policies, procedures, SOPs, inspection processes, and accountability standards.
• Establish safety KPIs, dashboards, and location or department scorecards to measure safety and compliance performance.
• Track and analyze OSHA recordables, lost-time incidents, DOT violations, preventable accidents, driver violations, audit results, and corrective actions.
• Identify trends and develop strategies to reduce injuries, accidents, violations, and operational risk.
• Provide regular safety and compliance reporting to senior leadership.
• Develop and coordinate required safety training for…