Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

This positions ensures that all Foster Poultry Farms’ and subsidiaries’ divisions comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to all vehicle operators, transportation equipment, and permissible operations in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington by providing best practices, training, and audits to all vehicle operators and management. The position improves company safety and reduces potential liability by providing recommendations and guidance to senior management on policy and safety/compliance programs while overseeing directly and indirectly vehicle safety professionals and specific programs designed to enforce compliance and promote safety and accident reduction. Direct the investigation and coordinate responses to accidents, citations, and inspections involving vehicle operations. Manages programs and systems related to compliance and safety to include electronic logging devices, awards & recognition, and behavioral safety observations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Oversee the development and integration of corporate programs that comply with changing federal, state and local laws (e.g. DOT drug testing, DQ files, onboarding, powered industrial equipment, rail safety, behavioral based safety, safe driving awards, permits and licensing)

Manage major systems related to compliance and safety to include electronic logging devices, awards & recognition, and behavioral safety observations.

Manage and develop vehicle safety team direct and indirect reports and the vehicle safety department to include budgeting

Investigate vehicle accidents to identify causes, determine liability, and recommend corrections

Provide/oversee training to management and vehicle operators

Measure and provide vehicle safety performance statistical reports or key performance indicators (KPIs) and communicate their relevance

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year managing exempt employees and major programs. Extensive applicable management experience may substitute for degree requirements, transportation management experience is highly desired.

Experience in the large truck transportation with a strong working knowledge of Federal and California commercial vehicle regulations

Experience in safety related fields and accident investigations/reduction.

Strong oral and written communications skills and the ability to work in both individual and team settings with minimum supervision.

Experience writing policies and programs.

Ability to independently manage projects and change initiative, working knowledge of project management is desired.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc...

Class A driver’s license or ability and willingness to obtain upon job assignment and clean driving history.

Ability to work varied hours to respond to situations and travel up to 20% of the time.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new employees.