Regional Transportation Safety Manager

Position Summary

Primary Responsibilities

• 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 timeframes
• 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.

• 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.

• 3 years of safety management experience, preferably in a multi-site or regional capacity.
• Strong knowledge of FMCSA and DOT rules, regulations and policies are required
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Proven ability to develop and implement safety programs and conduct audits.

• Excellent leadership and communication skills to influence safety culture across multiple locations.

• Capability to walk, stand, and climb stairs during facility inspections.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to travel 60-70 % of the time
• Occasionally lift or move equipment/materials up to 25 lbs.
• Comfortable working in varied environments (manufacturing floors, outdoor sites, etc.).
• Ability to wear required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) during site visits if required

• Paid Holidays
• Two medical plans
• Two dental plans
• Vision
• Employer paid Life and AD&D $15K
• Voluntary Life Insurance plans
• 401(k) Plan
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity
• Cancer plan
• Accident
• PTO
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus