Director, Transportation Safety, EHS
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Management
General Management, Change Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
QXO is a leading distributor and installer of building products serving an $800 billion market. The company’s mission is to modernize the building products industry through advanced technology and a best-in-class customer experience. QXO is North America’s largest distributor and installer of insulation, the second-largest distributor of roofing products, the second-largest publicly traded distributor of lumber and building materials, and the largest distributor of waterproofing products.
The company is targeting $50 billion in annual revenue within the decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth. For more information, visit
The Director of Transportation Safetyistheenterpriseleaderresponsibleforsettingthevision ,strategy,androadmaptoachieveworld-classtransportationsafetyperformanceacrossQXO’sglobaloperations.
Thisroleprovidesdeepsubjectmatterexpertiseandthoughtleadership,ensuringQXOnotonlymeetsbutexceedsregulatoryrequirementswhiledrivinginnovationandoperationalexcellence.
The Directorwillinfluenceexecutivedecision-making,partnerwithseniorleadersacross
Operations,HR,and Technology,andleadateamoftransportationsafetyprofessionalstodeliverscalable,data-drivenprogramsthatreduceriskandprotectlives.
Thispositioncanbebasedoutof;
Atlanta,GA,Coppell,TX,Denver,COand/or Herndon,VA.
- DefineandarticulateQXO’slong-termtransportationsafetyvisionandstrategicpriorities,alignedwithcorporateobjectivesandgrowthplans.
- Serveastheenterpriseauthorityontransportationsafety,advisingexecutiveleadershiponemergingrisks,regulatory changes,andindustrybestpractices.
- Establishgovernanceframeworksandglobalstandardsfortransportationsafetyacrossallbusinessunits.
- LeadthedesignandexecutionofQXO’sTransportation Safety Program ,ensuringconsistencyandscalabilityacrossdiverseoperations.
- DrivecompliancewithDOT,FMCSA,OSHA,Transport Canada/National Safety Codeandinternationaltransportationsafetyregulations ,proactivelyanticipatingchangesandpositioningQXOasanindustryleader.
- Overseecriticalsafetyprogramsincludingdriverqualification,collision mitigation,telematics,andadvancedvehiclesafetytechnologies.
- Championtheadoptionofcutting-edgesafetytechnologies(e.g.,AI-based monitoring,predictive analytics,telematics) toenhancevisibilityandperformance.
- Leveragedataanalyticstoidentifysystemicrisks,predict trends,andinformstrategicinterventionsthatdelivermeasurableimprovements.
- Inspireacultureofsafetythroughexecutiveengagement,communication,andrecognitionprogramsthatreinforcesafebehaviors.
- Partner with Learning&Developmenttocreateadvancedtrainingprogramsforleadersanddrivers,embeddingsafetyintooperationalDNA.
- Mentoranddevelopahigh-performingteamoftransportationsafetyprofessionals.
- Defineandmonitorenterprise-levelKPIsandOKRsfortransportationsafety,reportingprogresstoseniorleadershipasrequired.
- BenchmarkQXOagainstindustryleadersanddrivecontinuousimprovementthroughinnovationandbestpracticeadoption.
- Bachelor’sdegreein
Safety,Transportation,Logistics,orrelatedfield;advanceddegreestronglypreferred. - 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in transportation safety or fleet risk management, including enterprise-level program ownership.
- Provenabilitytosetstrategicdirectionandinfluenceexecutivestakeholders.
- DeepexpertiseinDOT,FMCSA,OSHA,Transport Canada/National Safety Code (NSC) andglobaltransportationsafetyregulations.
- Strong business acumen with experience integrating safety strategy into operational and financial objectives.
- Demonstrated success leveraging technology and analytics to improve safety outcomes.
- Professional certifications(CSP,CIH,or equivalent).
- Experienceinlarge-scale,multi-siteoperationsandM&Aintegration.
- Proficiencywithadvancedanalyticstools(Looker,PowerBI,Tableau) andsafetytechnologyplatforms.
- 401(k) with employer match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- PTO, company holidays, and parental leave
- Paid training and certifications
- Legal assistance and identity protection
- Pet insurance
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
QXO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender or sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.
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