Role Objectives:

The Fleet Safety Manager will oversee all commercial vehicles, drivers, and related assets, including their operations, conditions, external and internal policy compliance, and overall safety performance. The Fleet Safety Manager will ensure that vehicles and drivers are being utilized to their fullest potential in a safe and cost-effective manner. Besides operational concerns, fleet managers also have a role in a company’s human resources, administrative, and finance-related tasks.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.

Oversees fleet safety and risk management; plans, organizes, directs, and implements fleet safety program as needed to comply with federal, state, and county safety standards; monitors department safety standards, assures all project operations comply with OSHA and DOT guidelines.

Monitoring, correcting, and improving driving behaviors and operationsManaging and monitoring GPS and Dash Cam alertsManage telematics equipmentMentoring, coaching, and rewarding driversAssisting in the recruitment, discipline, and termination of driversEvaluating drivers’ performancesEnsuring drivers’ adherence to applicable transport regulations (e.g., Hours of Service compliance)Providing route and operations information and technologies if neededProvide monthly safety results to leadership on safety behaviors and complianceDevelops, implements, monitors, and revises short and long-range goals and objectives for the Fleet Department. Helps to coordinate response to emergency needs Remains current on modern fleet management-related issues Enforces personnel rules and regulations, standards of conduct, and safe work practices. Responsible for maintaining records of roadside DOT inspections, DOT medical cards and all other driver file information.Assist in the development of policies and procedures regarding fleet safety. Identify and evaluate new products that could extend service and reduce maintenance costs. Maintain confidentiality of all privileged information

·       Training drivers in risk management protocols and safety standards

Performs other duties as assigned and which are deemed necessary

 Qualifications: 

In order to succeed in this role, it is expected that you will have:

Strong organizational and project management skillsCommunicates clearly & professionally.  Ability to understand and work with multiple stakeholders within the business at various levels. Contributes to a positive internal & external customer experience.  Maintains composure in challenging situations Influencing and stakeholder management skills, across different organization levels.Strong analytical skills. Detail oriented. Identifies & solves problems.  Escalates issues accordingly.  Checks work for quality.  Shares suggestions to improve quality & productivity. Works independently with minimal supervision.  Takes projects to completion.  Follows all company policies & SOPs.  Manages multiple tasks.  Demonstrates flexibility in workflow & scheduling. Ability to teach, coach, and/or provide trainingDemonstrates a positive attitude.  Acts in accordance with company vision, mission & values.  Takes accountability for own performance.  Willing to take on additional assignments.  Seeks out opportunities for developmentInfluencing and stakeholder management skills, across different organization levelsSelf-reliance – able to work on own initiativeAbility to work remotelyThe ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritize own workloadsStrong analytical capabilities coupled with deep knowledge in MS Excel Ability to travel if needed <10%

 

Experience & Education: 

Essential

Education/Experience:  Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college preferred 5 years related work experience in fleet safety managementManage fleets of 1000 units at a minimumExperience in managing an outsourced fleet management company preferred The role holder must be able to demonstrate experience within a similar environment

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment is characteristic of an office environment:  sitting, standing, walking, bending and lifting are required to perform job responsibilities. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 20 lbs.