Manager Transportation Safety and Compliance

Are you ready to drive change and ensure the safety of every mile traveled? Join us at Corewell Health, the largest health care system in the state, where innovation meets impact.

We are seeking a dedicated Transportation Safety and Compliance Manager to join our team and lead the charge in fostering a culture of safety and excellence.

From developing robust safety policies to conducting rigorous audits and providing comprehensive training, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding our operations and personnel.

With a keen understanding of federal, state, and organizational regulations, coupled with expertise in Department of Transportation compliance, you will steer us toward compliance and best practices.

If you're passionate about logistics, supply chain and ensuring adherence to policies and procedures, we want you to be our safety champion, guiding our team to unparalleled success on the road ahead.

At Corewell Health, we're not just about meeting standards; we're about exceeding them. Be part of a team where your expertise in safety and management practices will shape the future of transportation safety today.

Together, let's drive toward a safer, healthier tomorrow!

Job Summary

This position is responsible for all aspects related to the management of safety and compliance activities for the transportation operation.

This includes developing safety policies, performing safety audits, conducting safety training, and investigating accidents and incidents related to fleet operations.

Additional duties include ensuring that the operation complies with all federal, state, and organization laws, rules, and regulations and having detailed knowledge of the Department of Transportation's (DOT) compliance and regulation issues.

Essential Functions

Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations regarding transportation and workplace safety.

• Monitoring driver qualification files and the hiring and selection process
• Reviewing hours of service records for accuracy
• Assuring DOT drug / alcohol program is compliant with regulations
• Work with maintenance vendors to assure PM compliance and demand maintenance are compliant

Oversee the Accident Management process including coordination of reporting, investigation, documentation and management of incidents.

• Review accident file contents for accuracy and documents needed
• Gatekeeper for accident preventable decisions
• Assure proper accountability is delivered for preventable accidents
• Provide a comprehensive & accurate monthly report containing appropriate metrics
• Provide monthly scorecards which include tactics and activities

Develop materials and conduct training for drivers and monitor performance.

• Assure in vehicle driver training is completed with every active driver
• Assure vehicle inspection hands on training is completed with every active driver
• Assure load securement training is completed with every active driver
• Assure all active drivers are trained in close quarter maneuvering principles
• Monitor driver and operator performance and address trends

Mentor the competency of managers and supervisors in safety management practices, protocols and procedures.

• Conduct an overall DOT compliance courses
• Create and communicate the accident management protocol for all managers
• Perform accident investigation training to all appropriate levels of the Company

Conduct Audits, Inspections, and Contract Evaluations

• Conduct DOT compliance audits
• Institute self-inspection protocols
• Conduct maintenance vendor audits to determine maintenance compliance with regulations
• Conduct periodic inspections of customer sites where the company is doing business.
• Review significant customer contracts to ensure that the company can meet safety standards.

Support the onboarding of new hires to include driver road testing to ensure DOT compliance.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

5 years of working knowledge of federal and state safety laws, particularly FMCSA & OSHA standards.

PREFERRED

Bachelor's Degree Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation

Vocational / Technical Truck Driving

10+ years transportation management and / or safety management experience

2 years of experience with analysis and identification of risk trends, problems and solutions

2 years of experience showing ability to analyze, define, diagnose, and resolve problems based on sound logic and rationale

5 years of knowledge of transportation processes and trucking operations risk factors including experience in assessing and mitigating risk in the transportation fleet

5 years of knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies & cost reduction methodologies. Understand and apply meaningful operations and safety performance metrics

2 years of relevant experience with the ability to plan and execute events, safety meetings, accident review meetings, and safety celebrations

2 years of experience in developing and communicating informative presentations and strategies for stakeholders and managers to gain understanding and consensus

3 years of having maintained a CDL Class A, and experience operating a tractor trailer

Physical Demands

Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) >

5 lbs : Occasionally up to 10 lbs

Waist to Waist >

5 lbs : Seldom up to 10 lbs

Waist to Chest (below shoulder) >

5 lbs : Seldom up to 10 lbs

Waist to Overhead >

5 lbs : Seldom up to 10 lbs

Bilateral Carry >

5 lbs : Seldom up to 10 lbs

Unilateral Carry >

5 lbs : Seldom up to 10 lbs

Pushing Force >

5 lbs : Occasionally up to 10 lbs

Pulling Force >

5 lbs : Occasionally up to 10 lbs

Sitting : Frequently

Standing : Occasionally

Walking : Occasionally

Forward Bend - Standing : Seldom

Forward Bend - Sitting : Occasionally

Trunk Rotation - Standing : Seldom

Trunk Rotation - Sitting : Occasionally

Stair Climbing : Seldom

Driving : Occasionally

Reach - Above Shoulder : Seldom

Reach - at Shoulder or Below : Seldom

Handling : Occasionally

Forceful Grip >

5 lbs : Seldom

Forceful Pinch >

2 lbs : Seldom

Finger / Hand Dexterity : Frequently

Primary Location

SITE - Consolidated Service Center West - 2925 Walkent Ct - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Courier Services - Distribution Center

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

Hours of Work

8 to 5

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.

We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization.

As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.

We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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