Safety and Compliance Manager
Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Safety and Compliance Manager is responsible for promoting a culture of safety, compliance and accountability across
the organization, while also leading training initiatives to enhance employee awareness and adherence to safety
protocols.
Essential Functions
• Ensures the Safety Department is viewed as a resource by our professional drivers and maintains an
approachable demeanor.
• Analyze Lytx DriveCam event data to identify safety-critical behaviors, including distracted driving, hard braking,
and unsafe following distances.
• Conduct one-on-one coaching sessions with drivers to review DriveCam footage, accident records and other
safety related incidents.
• Collaborate with drivers to develop strategies to mitigate unsafe behaviors and improve decision-making on the
road.
• Provide recognition for safe driving practices identified through DriveCam events to reinforce positive behaviors.
• Monitor and evaluate driver performance using performance metrics, including safety scores, compliance records,
and DriveCam trends.
• Address performance concerns through structured action plans, providing clear goals and timelines for
improvement.
• Partner with operations teams to align performance management initiatives with driver retention goals.
• Ensure all coaching sessions and performance discussions are documented accurately and consistently.
• Develop and deliver tailored safety training programs based on observed trends from DriveCam events and other
performance data.
• Facilitate ongoing safety education, including defensive driving techniques, regulatory updates, and fatigue
management.
• Lead regional safety meetings and workshops to engage drivers in J&R Schugel’s safety initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with FMCSA, DOT, and OSHA regulations, as well as internal safety policies.
• Monitoring CSA score and address trends and drive performance.
• Utilize DriveCam and other tools to generate insights on safety trends, driver behavior, and risk factors.
• Develop proactive measures to address recurring safety challenges across the fleet.
• Serve as a resource for drivers, managers, and staff regarding safety concerns and best practices.
• Collaborate with other safety managers and departments to ensure consistency in safety protocols and coaching
methods.
• Equip operations staff with the skills to coach drivers effectively on less critical safety events (i.e. rolling stops,
incomplete turn signals, slightly delayed reactions).
• Work with operations team on safety training compliancy.
• Recommends discipline up to and including termination of drivers to Operations Managers and Human Resources
for safety related issues.
• Review and audit driver qualification files to ensure compliance with DOT regulations. Collaborate with the
background team to address discrepancies and recommend updates to processes as needed for maintaining
regulatory standards.
• Support Driver Orientation Specialist as needed with training and onboarding of new drivers.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed by Supervisor.
• J&R Schugel is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, union membership, creed, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status with regards to public assistance, membership in a local human rights commission, use of lawful consumable products or any other status protected by law.
Requirements
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as safety management is preferred, not required.
Experience
• 3 or more years of transportation experience in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
preferred.
Truck Transportation
Management and Manufacturing
Full-time