Safety Manager; Sulphur, LA)

SUMMARY: The Safety Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of safety at Hotard Shuttle. Reporting to the Director of Safety, this role plays a key part in developing and executing safety initiatives and supporting accident prevention efforts. The Manager will help uphold Hotard Shuttle’s commitment to safety, operational excellence, and superior customer service while ensuring alignment with company, state, and federal standards.

Regulatory Compliance & Program Oversight

• Ensure full compliance with all federal, state, local, and company safety regulations and contract requirements.
• Develop, implement, and enforce comprehensive safety and compliance programs, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor driver Hours of Service (HOS) to ensure compliance and address any violations or trends of concern.
• Maintain safety records and report on performance metrics to senior management.

Accident Investigation & Risk Management

• Under the direction of the Safety Director, investigate accidents and incidents, assist performing root-cause analyses, and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Develop and oversee evaluations of driver routes for safety and operational efficiency.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local regulations.
• Evaluate safety risks for new projects, equipment, near-misses, and damages to prevent recurrence.

Site Oversight & Collaboration

• Travel to field locations as needed to conduct audits, safety assessments, and monitor program effectiveness.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and internal resource for managers and team members on safety and compliance matters.
• Manage, hire, train, and mentor Safety Team.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Compile and distribute key safety and compliance reports to management.
• Collaborate with other managers on policy implementation and performance improvement initiatives.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulatory updates, and best practices through ongoing professional development.
• Contribute to overall team success by supporting related initiatives and promoting a culture of safety and operational excellence.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, competency, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or equivalent experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year experience supervising staff of at least ten or more
• Safety, Training and DOT Regulation experience
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles
• Excellent presentations, public speaking and interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyze metrics and report KPIs for training initiatives

• Class A or B Driver’s License with a passenger endorsement and air brakes certification