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Transportation Safety Manager

J & R Schugel Trucking Inc

Location: New Ulm, Minnesota
Type: Full-Time, Non-Remote
Posted on: February 28, 2024
Transportation Safety Manager
POSITION SUMMARY
Transportation Safety Manager (TSM) will be responsible for the oversight, support, management and administration of the transportation safety and compliance programs throughout the J&R Schugel Trucking, Inc. (JRST) network, and thereby responsible for meeting safety and compliance goals for JRST commerci
al fleet.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team to maintain Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance and strive to further safety goals related to transportation within the JRST network.
• Effectively, efficiently, and proactively manage internal DOT compliance processes, thereby eliminating any and all failures to comply with local, state and federal regulations.
• Work effectively with all 3rd Party services utilized for safety and compliance programs.
• Required to assist in the development of driver training materials as assigned or necessary.
• Coordinate, schedule, conduct and document driver training and coaching as required.
• Identify and contribute to company process, policy or program change throughout the JRST network or within individual terminal locations.
• Assist and ensure proper execution and training of all company commercial transportation programs such as; Lytx DriveCam, motorist observation report, company orientation program, etc.
• Oversee and ensure proper adherence to all internal company standards, policies, and procedures such as driver work rules and qualification files, MVR adjudication, criminal background adjudication, pre-hire road testing, post-accident drug & alcohol testing, etc.
• Oversee JRST drug & alcohol testing program.
• Ensure proper hours of service (HOS) data management through use of electronic onboard recording system as necessitated by Company policy, as is necessary, or as directed.
• Communicate and collaborate with members of the organization in person, via telephone and through use of email correspondence and Microsoft Teams.
• Must be willing and able to travel 25% or as needed for back-up orientation instructor at various terminal locations as well as facilitating safety meetings at these other locations.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed by Supervisor. POSITION
QUALIFICATIONSEducation
& Experience
• 2 years of experience working for a Motor Carrier in a role related to compliance and safety.
• A post-secondary education is preferred and/or a combination of equivalent education & work experience.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Computer Skills
• Skilled in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• AS/400, Innovative software, and Qualcomm experience preferred.
Other Requirements
• Ability to type a minimum of 35 wpm
• Able to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
• Position requires strong drive to quickly become subject matter expert and primary contact for JRST corporate transportation on all matters DOT.
• Managerial experience in the trucking industry or with a private fleet.
• Knowledge of FMCSRs.
• Ability to work across multiple levels both within the organization and outside.
• Strong critical-thinking, problem solving and analytical skills as well as a strong drive to dig into problems and find solutions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work flexible hours based on business needs.
Truck Transportation
Truck Transportation
Full-time