Location: Louisville,KY, USA
Overview
As the Field Safety Specialist, you will lead Safety training, accountability and compliance.
Responsibilities
* Manages accident reporting and investigation for assigned Regions.
* Travel to visit service centers each week. Most weeks will require 3 nights away from home. Travel some weeks will be up to 4 nights away.
* Be willing to work during the hours that the Service Centers are operating in a wide range of weather conditions.
* Comfortable working in an unstructured environment in order to create a safer work environment.
* Conducts training and education classes for Drivers, Dock Workers and other employees.
* Tracks and analyzes Safety data.
* Coordinates joint safety audits with leaders to ensure compliance with company policies, standards and regulatory requirements.
* Implements behavioral based safety techniques.
* Assists Operations in implementing and maintaining safety incentive and awareness processes as well as other processes in areas of safety and health.
* Manages and develops Lead Driver Trainers/ Program.
* Be a leader in positive recognition of safe behaviors with Safety's support presence in employee meetings, recognition activities and interaction with employees both formal and informal.
* Continuously identify areas and processes for improvement in the Safety Department and the Company.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree or 4 years of related work experience
* 5 years experience in environmental health and safety or relate field, and/or experience in the LTL industry
* Experience and understanding of accepted loss prevention and safety practices
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office( Word, Excel) and typing skills
* Great communication skills written and verbal
* Professional certifications (i.e.: CDS, CSS, or other recognized certifications) preferred
* Current CDL is a plus
Benefits
* Stable and growing organization
* Competitive weekly pay
* Quick advancement
* Professional, positive and people-centered work environment
* Modern facilities
* Clean, late model equipment
* Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401(k), etc.
* Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days