Regional Workplace Safety Manager

• Locations 3200 OLYMPUS BOULEVARD, Dallas, TX, 75019, US 480 McClellan Highway, East Boston, MA, 02128, US 3301 International Airport Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28208, US 2750 Southpoint Drive, Forest Park, GA, 30297, US 3333 South 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85040, US 6800 Port Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, US 2501 W Rosecrans Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90059, US 250 Wille Road, Des Plaines, IL, 60018, US (On-site)
• Job Category Operations:
  Individual Contributors
• Job Category Legal and Compliance
• Job Function Safety

Regional Workplace Safety Manager

Compensation: $75,000 - 90,000 Annually

The Regional Workplace Safety Manager serves as the regional safety leader, partnering with operational leadership to foster a strong culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement across transportation terminals, warehouse facilities, and office environments throughout the assigned region. They are responsible for developing, implementing, and enhancing workplace safety programs designed to protect employees, drivers, contractors, visitors, and company assets. They provide expertise in transportation, occupational safety, and workplace compliance requirements, including FMCSA, DOT, OSHA, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Working closely with leadership teams, this position identifies risks, implements proactive mitigation strategies, and drives safety initiatives that support operational excellence. They investigate incidents, analyze safety trends, and develop corrective actions that improve safety performance and reduce organizational risk.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with FMCSA, DOT, OSHA, environmental, and other applicable federal, state, and local workplace safety regulations and requirements.
• Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve regional safety programs, policies, procedures, and best practices across transportation terminals, warehouse facilities, and office environments.
• Partner with operational leadership to identify workplace hazards, reduce organizational risk, improve safety performance, and foster a proactive culture of safety.
• Conduct facility inspections, behavioral observations, safety audits, and compliance reviews to ensure adherence to regulatory and company standards.
• Lead investigations involving injuries, vehicle incidents, property damage, near misses, and other safety-related events; perform root cause analyses and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Deliver regulatory and company-required safety training to employees, drivers, contractors, and leadership teams.
• Analyze safety performance trends, metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify opportunities for improvement and develop strategic action plans.
• Prepare and present safety reports, findings, recommendations, and performance updates to regional and corporate leadership.
• Support new facility start-ups, operational changes, and continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating safety risks and recommending appropriate controls.
• Maintain accurate safety records, training documentation, incident reports, audit findings, and compliance files.
• Support emergency preparedness, response planning, crisis management, and business continuity efforts throughout the region.
• Collaborate with Operations, Human Resources, Risk Management, and other stakeholders to address workplace safety concerns and promote employee well-being.
• Serve as the primary regional resource for workplace safety guidance, regulatory interpretation, and compliance support.
• Stay current on regulatory changes, industry trends, and emerging safety best practices through ongoing professional development.
• All other duties as assigned to meet evolving business needs.

Qualifications

• Education:
  
  Undergraduate degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Risk Management, Transportation, Logistics, Business, or a related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Certification/Licensure:
  Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), OSHA certification, Certified Director of Safety (CDS), or other relevant safety credentials preferred.
• Experience:
  
  5+ years of progressive workplace safety experience supporting transportation, logistics, warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, or similar operational environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements, workplace safety management systems, and regulatory compliance practices;…