Safety, Risk & Compliance Manager

Established in 1989, Morales Capital Group, is a portfolio of companies including MBG, Mexcor International, MFI, Globalternative Solutions, Viva Verse, and Viva Center. It is a primarily a family-owned, multi-generational importer & distributor of alcohol beverages headquartered in Houston, Texas. Founded by Celia Villanueva and joined by her son Eduardo Morales in 2014, MCG has grown to be the 3rd largest alcohol beverage distributor in Texas, the 4th largest spirits distributor in Florida and 6th in California.

MCG has cultivated and established a network of partnerships with over 140 regional distributors and control states resulting in reach and presence in all 50 states in the US. MCG offers a carefully curated, diverse portfolio of top-quality brands sourced from all over the world and strives to provide exceptional levels of service to our business partners every day.

We are guided by our primary PURPOSE, our CORE VALUES and our RESPONSIBILITIES towards our ASSOCIATES, CUSTOMERS, SUPPLIERS & COMMUNITY.

Mexcol seeks a Safety, Risk & Compliance Manager for the Houston location. We have a competitive compensation package with a wide range of benefits for full-time employees.

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…