Safety Manager

Xpress Global Systems (XGS)

Tunnel Hill, GA

The XGS Manager of Safety has the primary responsibility for the implementation, management, and monitoring of safety programs and policies to ensure compliance in company policy and procedures that meet OSHA, DOT, FMCSA, and other applicable requirements within their designated region. They will ensure that all employees are aware of safety requirements and prepared to follow procedures through education and training.

What you'll be doing at XGS...

Travel up to 50%
Audit safety data to ensure compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and company requirements
Compile historical data for auditing and performance purposes to ensure compliance with company policy as well as regulatory requirements
Analyze data to identify trends, causation, and reduction of Workplace Injuries and Accidents
Conducts inspections to identify unsafe work conditions and implement safeguards and solutions
Collect data, statements, pictures, and reports on safety accidents and events
Conduct root cause root analysis on all incidents
Conduct company-wide safety training and education on processes, procedures, policies, and Federal and State regulations as they relate to the safety of employees, the public, and equipment
Track and keep up to date all safety data tracking spreadsheets
Engage the workforce in safety awareness and participation by leading educational programs and safety initiatives that will incorporate best practices at every step of our processes
Provides guidance to employees, supervisors, and managers for operating equipment within safety guidelines. This includes the proper and timely use and editing of ELD
Oversee proper coordination and implementation of company Safety Award program
Responsible for coordinating Safety Certifications and issuing certifications in a timely manner
Ability to work at field locations performing essential functions
Other duties as assigned and as needed

Candidates must also be able and willing to...

Have a clear and understandable speaking voice for the purposes of telephone communication
Be on call in response to Safety issues and questions that can occur at any time (required)
Have manual dexterity to operate a computer and other office machines
Use hands and arms to reach for, grasp, and manipulate the object
Consistently maintain excellent personal attendance records
Frequently lift objects weighing up to 55 pounds
Occasionally stoop, kneel or crouch
Have correctable vision and hearing
Sit for long periods of time
Climb stairs

We are looking for candidates with...

High School diploma and at least 4 years of relevant transportation, warehousing, or distribution experience OR bachelor's degree or equivalent; technical expertise is highly desirable or comparable relevant experience
Ability to travel 50% of the time Region wide
Four (4) years of Safety training/teaching/facilitating experience
Must have technical expertise with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP
Knowledge of DOT/HOS regulations
Ability to speak in front of groups
Accident investigations and mitigation
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Proficient with MS Office products, primarily Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Discretion, good judgment, organizational or management ability, initiative, and the ability to work independently
Class A CDL (Preferred) Experience:
Teaching/Training/Facilitation in person/virtual: 3 year (Preferred)
DOT Hours of service: 3 year (Preferred)
DOT regulations: 3 year (Preferred)
ELD such as Samsara: 1 year (Preferred)
Dashcams: 1 year (Preferred)
Microsoft Office: 3 year (Preferred)
Microsoft Excel: 3 year (Preferred)
Pivot Tables and lookups: 1 year (Preferred)
Accident investigation: 3 year (Preferred)
DOT compliance: 3 year (Preferred)
Transportation: 3 year (Preferred)
Class A CDL (Preferred)