Safety Manager

Title: Safety Manager

Location: West Monroe, LA

Office Setting: In-Office + Some Travel

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking a Safety Manager to lead transportation and operational safety initiatives across a high-volume logistics environment. This role plays a critical part in strengthening safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting frontline operations through structured safety systems and training.

This person will drive safety performance across drivers, equipment, and site operations, and elevate compliance standards in a fast-moving logistics setting where safety and reliability are essential.

What You’ll Do

• Lead transportation safety initiatives while aligning execution with broader regional safety strategies
• Partner with operations leadership to build and reinforce a proactive, accountable safety culture
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and compliance reviews to ensure adherence to OSHA, DOT, and FMCSA requirements
• Investigate and document vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, and safety incidents while driving corrective action plans
• Deliver safety training for drivers, managers, and site staff on regulatory compliance and operational best practices
• Monitor safety metrics and operational trends to identify risks and support continuous improvement efforts
• Assess fleet readiness and advise operations leadership on equipment safety, maintenance, and compliance matters
• Maintain documentation and provide regular reporting on safety performance, incidents, and compliance status

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of safety experience within transportation, logistics, or fleet operations
• Valid driver’s license required; Commercial Class A license and safety certifications preferred
• Experience working directly with CDL drivers
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, FMCSA, and DOT regulatory requirements and compliance standards
• Experience conducting safety audits, incident investigations, and compliance reviews
• Proven ability to influence frontline teams and operational leaders to improve safety performance
• Strong communication skills with the ability to deliver clear and effective training programs
• Analytical mindset with experience tracking safety metrics and performance trends
• Ability to work independently in a field-based role with flexibility for travel and varied operational schedules