Area Transportation & Safety Manager

As the Area Transportation & Safety Manager you will manage the logistics, driver records, DOT records, fleet maintenance along with driver and warehouse safety. A strong communicator, collaborating cross-functionally across the company, with a brand to lead and drive. This position will be responsible for all aspects of the company’s designated delivery and fleet initiatives, including control of scope and specifications, end-to-end schedule, budget, and directing actions of vendors conducting support of programs in the field.

• Provide direct support to district locations with scheduling, routing, tracking, and manpower assistance, in close partnership with local field leaders.
• Coordinate work assignments and daily schedules with drivers and other department personnel.
• Maintain and manage DOT compliance of all trucks and drivers, as assigned.
• Manage and adhere to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR).
• Maintain knowledge of assigned market area and provide the most efficient directions and routes possible for our drivers daily.
• Ensure that proper information is listed on routing manifests and route schedules before drivers leave their facilities.
• Review completed deliveries with drivers and leaders for accuracy and course correction as necessary.
• Provide first-line supervision to the district team members.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment with the goal of ensuring that all fleet employees work and return home safely.
• Perform driver accident investigations in coordination with local management and the Manager of Fleet Safety and Compliance.
• Coordinate warehouse and transportation shipping schedules.
• Review employee paperwork to ensure accuracy.
• Record and maintain all necessary files and records.
• Perform training of employees for forklift certification.
• Record and maintain all necessary files and records.
• Make on-going inspections of facilities, equipment, and employee issues to ensure safe working conditions in all facilities.
• Ensure facilities and operations are following various local, state, and federal safety regulations including OSHA in conjunction with the RSMs. Act as a subject matter expert, providing help and support throughout the organization.
• Develop training and educational programs to help educate supervisory and line employees on proper safety and first aid programs and procedures.
• Create, update and maintain corporate safety manuals for all facilities in accordance with safety regulations.
• Review and analyze accident reports, metrics, and injury case studies in order to institute changes that lead to a safer work environment.

• Associate, or greater, degree and three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license and/or CDL..
• Ability to travel 40% of the time.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOT medical certification.
• Knowledge of all functional areas in the wholesale electrical distribution industry preferred.
• Well versed in understanding and training of the FMCSA and its associated regulations
• National Safety Council certification, preferred.
• Complete OSHA 30 (minimum 10) Training.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain DOT and forklift certification.

Crescent Electric's compensation package includes an array of top-tier benefit options, including:

• Eligibility for health, and dental, vision coverage, 401(k) plan, and flexible spending accounts, subject to plan terms.
• Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance, short-term disability, long-term care, and Employee Assistance Program, subject to applicable waiting periods.
• Excused Absence time off and Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Company-paid holidays.
• Other benefits for which you may be eligible includes supplemental life insurance, hospital indemnity, and accident and critical illness benefits with cancer coverage.
• Eligibility:
  Employees are eligible for health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Employees who are 21 years of age or older will be automatically enrolled in the company’s 401(k) plan once they achieve 90 days of…