Safety Manager

Woodgrain is one of the top millwork operations in the world, with locations throughout the United States and Chile. With 70 years of quality manufacturing craftsmanship and service, Woodgrain is a top producer of mouldings, doors, and windows, as well as a premier distributor of specialty building products. Woodgrain Inc. is headquartered in Fruitland, Idaho with six divisions and over 45 manufacturing and warehouse facilities in the United States and South America.

Since 1954, Woodgrain is proud to be family owned and operated.

The Transportation Division Safety Manager is responsible for developing and leading safety initiatives and strategies designed to maintain compliance with DOT requirements and continuously improve transportation safety performance. This position will monitor changes to DOT and FMCSA regulations and develop or update driver safety policies, procedures, and training accordingly. While this position does not directly manage drivers, it will work closely with the Transportation Operations Manager, Driver Managers, Fleet Manager, and Corporate Transportation Manager to promote consistent safety expectations and practices across the Transportation Division.

• Develop, implement, and execute a comprehensive transportation safety program
• Travel to all Woodgrain locations in which drivers are based on conduct safety training sessions
• Identify, develop, educate, coach, report, and monitor fleet safety performance
• Lead any accident investigations and cooperate with all needed law enforcement
• Collaborates with risk management team to file accident claims with insurance in regards to traffic accidents and driver related workers compensation claims
• Maintain all accident files and documents
• Maintain and analyze the DOT and non-DOT accident log in order to create new policies and or provide focus for Woodgrain safety efforts
• Monitor and reduce overall driver and company CSA scores
• Research and propose new safety technology
• Collaborate with the Corporate Transportation Manager, Fleet Manager, and Transportation
• Operations Manager to assist in fleet policy create and enforcement
• Keep Woodgrain up to date with all DOT and FMCSA mandated regulations

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Transportation, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in transportation, fleet safety, DOT compliance, or a related safety-focused role
• Previous experience with commercial motor carrier operations and applicable DOT/FMCSA regulations required
• Current CDL Class A required, with the ability to conduct or assist with driver road tests.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid DOT medical card and successfully complete required physical abilities testing
• Demonstrated experience investigating vehicle accidents, identifying root causes, and developing corrective actions
• Working knowledge of DOT/FMCSA compliance requirements, driver qualification standards, hours-of-service regulations, drug and alcohol testing requirements, and applicable transportation safety regulations
• Experience monitoring safety performance metrics, including CSA scores, accident trends, and other fleet safety indicators
• Ability to develop, implement, and maintain safety policies, procedures, training, and programs
• Must be willing and able to travel to Woodgrain locations and driver terminals as needed.
• Valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets company and insurance requirements.

• Knowledge of commercial trucking and transportation industry practices and terminology.
• Ability to influence and drive safety initiatives across multiple locations…