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Atlas Van Lines is comprised of a family of companies that deliver transportation and related services globally through a network of quality agents and select service partners.
Our MISSION: Every day we help you _go new places_®, with expertise in moving and logistics, bringing the world within reach.
JOB OVERVIEW: Atlas Van Lines is seeking a rational, detail-oriented candidate to work as a Director, Safety with our Fleet/Safety team. This position directs the Atlas network safety management process and provides overall support and guidance to the regional, area and local transportation operations within our Agent organizations. The Safety Director coordinates with the Manager of Insurance Risk Management in crafting short- and longer-term strategies in building a culture of safety within the organization.
This position's duties include the following:
- Collaborating with management to develop, prepare, and implement safety policies and procedures.
- Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules.
- Conducting safety inspections and audits to assess employee compliance with safety regulations.
- Providing support in van operator and equipment regulation compliance to ensure meeting safety requirements.
- Ensuring completion of required OSHA recordkeeping and reporting.
- Reviewing accident and incident reports.
- Providing a comprehensive & accurate monthly report containing appropriate metrics.
- Providing technical and administrative support to the safety committee.
- Identifying opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems.
- Stopping operations and activities that could harm employees or equipment.
- Assuring proper accountability is delivered for preventable accidents.
- Overseeing employee training on applicable safety standards.
- Reviewing safety training and recommends revisions, improvements, and updates.
- Developing materials and conducting training for drivers in the implementation of the Transportation Safety Management System.
- Performing accident investigation training to all levels of the Organization.
- Providing monthly scorecards which include tactics and activities from a National perspective.
- Mentoring the competency of managers in safety management practices, protocols, and procedures.
- Overseeing and implementing the elements of an Accident Management process including coordination of reporting, investigation, documentation, and management of incidents.
- Monitoring CSA Basic Scores to address trends and drive performance.
EMPLOYMENT TYPE & HOURS: This full-time position will consist of 40 hours per week. Hours are from 8:00am to 5:00pm, M-F. Possible overtime.
BENEFITS: Competitive pay, medical/vision/dental/life insurance; 401K retirement plan; vacation and holiday pay; wellness program; on-site medical clinic; on-site fitness center; training opportunities.
Atlas is an EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.
Required Skills
- Experience and understanding of DOT regulations is required
- Extensive knowledge of current company safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to conduct training
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to lead and influence others within organization
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Working knowledge of the performance management/ monitoring systems
- Analysis and identification of risk trends, problems, and solutions
- Ability to develop, coach, and mentor others including the ability to provide development experiences and network opportunities, advise, and teach to prepare others for effective job performance
- Ability to interact cooperatively and collaboratively with others as a team, including those holding divergent and/or opposing views and goals
- Understand and apply meaningful operations and safety performance metrics
- Ability to plan and execute events, safety meetings, accident review meetings, and safety celebrations
- Develop and communicate informative presentations and strategies for stakeholders and managers to gain understanding and consensus
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health, or related field
- 8+ years of work-related experience
- At least 10 years of occupational health and safety experience in an industrial environment required with preference to a background in transportation
- Previous experience managing a team is preferred