Fleet Safety Manager

Job Details:

Job Location:

Middletown, PA 17057, Position Type:
Full Time, Job Shift: Day, Job Category:
Transportation, Job Summary

• Company-paid Blue Cross plan with dental and vision coverage for the employee and a small contribution for a spouse and/or family
• Company-paid life insurance
• Competitive vacation and sick leave policies
• Seven paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Annual Cost-of-Living (COL) increase

• This position will report to the Fleet Branch Manager
• Create and maintain training and compliance programs
  • Enforce and communicate Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for all drivers
  • Maintain compliance under FMCSA and SMS sites to guide company policy and suggest safety improvements to keep safety a priority
  • Manage Data Qs and Regulatory Monitoring and identify areas for improvement
  • Work with Human Resources and Branches to qualify driver candidates for hire and onboarding
  • Work with branch teams to conduct safe driver training and mentoring for new hires and refreshers for seasoned drivers
  • Manage the Drug and Alcohol testing coordination
  • Develop and implement training materials and safety communications as needed
• Own the telematics program
  • Be the primary point of contact for telematics vendors and for knowledge of the system
  • Ensure all vehicles are appropriately outfitted with necessary camera and telematics hardware
  • Monitor and train others in the features of the system
  • Work with the Sales organization to design programs that maximize the effectiveness of the system and the company’s use of it
• Own auto accident programs
  • Work directly with auto insurance providers to report and manage claims through resolution
  • Provide Claims, Attorney, and Litigation Support for insurance providers, adjustors, Hershey employees, and attorneys as needed
  • Lead the Accident Review Board for driver incidents, conducting reviews, and communicating and documenting all outcomes
  • Perform Branch Safety and Compliance Audits as needed
  • Manage and execute a safe driver program
• Travel is required to support the duties listed above

• Bachelor’s degree (accredited) or, in lieu of that, a High School Diploma or GED and one incremental year of relevant work experience
• Valid driver's license and valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate in order to operate vehicles up to 26,000 lbs. GVWR
• Five Years of relevant work experience
• Experience managing a fleet telematics program
• Comprehensive knowledge of FMCSA and DOT safety and regulatory standards
• Strong knowledge of commercial trucks
• Ability to coach, train and mentor a team
• Experience with MS Office Suite including, but not limited to Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Excellent skills in written and oral communication, record keeping, time management, and decision-making
• Process Improvement experience