Regional Transportation Safety Manager

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Position: Regional Transportation Safety Manager

Location: Lexington Regional Area, KY

Job : 1126

# of Openings: 0

This position will be responsible for the region between Columbus, OH, Lexington, KY and New Albany IN.

The Regional Transportation Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing safety programs across multiple locations within the assigned region. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while promoting a proactive safety culture. The Regional Safety Manager conducts audits, risk assessments, and training to minimize workplace hazards and prevent incidents. Acting as a strategic partner, this position collaborates with site leadership to drive continuous improvement in health, safety, and environmental practices.

Potential for Annual Bonus

• Car allowance or Company Vehicle

• Travel to each location within the assigned region to conduct and document monthly, in-person safety meetings
• Serve as the first point of contact for all reported safety incidents and accidents within assigned regions
• Respond to accident scenes when required
• Investigate and manage local accidents and minor or non-reportable damage claims
• Maintain regional claim and safety files within company SharePoint, including documentation for accidents, incidents, and damage claims
• Report not-at-fault claims to the applicable auto liability carrier (OV insurance)
• Submit damage invoices to responsible third-party insurers
• Submit report-only claims to National Interstate when authorized by the VP of Safety and National Safety Director
• Follow up with local managers to ensure damage reports are completed and corrective actions are implemented
• Work with the National Training Director and Training Department on driver safety training
• Support compliance and onboarding for newly acquired locations
• Manage minor and non-reportable damage claims independently within assigned regions
• Submit incident summaries, documentation, and meeting records to the National Safety Director within established time frames
• Ensure monthly safety meetings are completed, documented, and conducted in person at each assigned location
• Ensure timely and accurate incident documentation and reporting
• Escalate serious incidents to the National Safety Director without delay
• Coordinate with the Safety Compliance Coordinator on regulatory and DQ compliance needs
• Coordinate with the Safety Admin on Samsara data, reporting, and incentive tracking
• Serve as a safety advisor to regional operations leadership
• Support the National Safety Director and VP of Safety during escalations as requested
• Acknowledge that all Quick Strike actions, including immediate intervention or high-severity escalation, are conducted exclusively by the VP of Safety and the National Safety Director
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred or related field or a combination of experience and education.
• Professional certifications such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional) preferred.
• CDL Class A is preferred.

Experience:

• 3 years of safety management experience, preferably in a multi-site or regional capacity.
• Strong…