Position: Director, Workplace Safety

Job Description:

The Director, Workplace Safety responsibilities includes planning as well as a tactical leadership of site wide EHS management systems, EHS regulations, and industry best practices. Primary responsibilities will include management of all Environmental, Health and Safety requirements to assure compliance, reduce costs, and maintain consistency. This position is responsible for influencing site leadership to improve EHS management and performance in their areas of responsibility. Utilize their knowledge of FMCSA’s Compliance, Safety and Accountability (CSA) Program, DOT, and OSHA Regulatory requirements to provide support to all Forward Air terminal locations. The Corporate Director, Workplace Safety will report directly to the Senior Vice President of Safety.

Core Responsibilities & Duties:

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards

• Responsible for ensuring the safety of the workplace across all business units

• Ensure that all company and OSHA safety standards are always followed by all employees

• Develop company-wide safety standards for all departments and employees to follow

• Coordinate, administer and implement comprehensive training programs in occupational, industrial, and environmental safety

• Responds to reported accidents to evaluate current best practices and recommend changes where necessary after determining root causes

• Supervise direct reports, including administrative staff and regional safety managers

• Lead and direct, plan work schedules, assign or delegate work daily, develop and mentor employees and take corrective actions when necessary

• Have a working knowledge of OSHA safety rules and regulations at all levels of government, including federal and state

• Oversee safety audits and inspections to ensure compliance with occupational and environmental health and safety requirements

• Develop, implement, and maintain employee training programs

• Develop, update, and manage workplace safety programs, procedures, and policies

• Facilitate communication and cooperation between management and employees on safety issues

• Conduct accident Investigations

• Attend Safety seminars to stay current with FMCSA and OSHA Rules and Regulations

• Responsible for all aspects of Safety within the organization

• Accident management with first call responsibility in cooperation with maintenance and operations

• Approximately 50% of overnight travel by plane and car is required

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor or master’s degree in Safety, Engineering, Science, Industrial Hygiene or at least 5 years of experience in a safety leadership role

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) rules and regulations

• Must have excellent computer skills and be functional with several types of software including Microsoft Office

• Strong written and oral communication skills including the ability to explain and present regulations to others

• Must be able to demonstrate poise, tact, diplomacy, and possess good judgement and discretion

• Strong budget and planning skills

• Must be able to create, retrieve and maintain information and reports

• Must be detail oriented, well organized, and possess effective time management skills

• Ability to influence people at all levels of the organization

• Ability to manage and work effectively with a diverse workforce

• Knowledge of all applicable safety rules and regulations: DOT, DMV, FMCSA, Hours of Service understanding

Skills:

• The ideal candidate will possess a “can do" attitude with a “will do" work ethic

• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Experience with AS400 operating systems is a plus

• Transportation industry knowledge and experience is a plus

Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.

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About Us

Since 1990, Forward Air has been a leading provider of ground transportation and related logistics services to the North American air freight and expedited LTL market. We offer surface shipping on an accelerated “time-definite” basis, delivering cargo at a specific time, but under less time-sensitive situations – supplying you with a cost effective, reliable alternative to air transportation. We work with companies of all sizes to develop tangible advantages and build the best products to meet your specific needs. Forward Air presents to the wholesale transportation community (logistics companies, freight forwarders, integrated air cargo carriers, passenger/ cargo airlines, and non-traditional shippers), a single-source provider that can deliver more supply chain services and a superior menu of choices. Throughout the years we have added supplementary lines to our linehaul service, such as full truckload operations (Truckload Services), final-mile coverage (Complete® Cartage), and an Airline Logistics program, and we will continue to expand our services to meet the changing needs and growth of our customer base.

Forward Air is structured to optimize both savings and service to our customers. Direct partnerships with owner-operators and other surface transportation providers, enable us to remain cost-competitive. The Forward Air network is designed with over 90 facilities located at or near major U.S. and Canadian airports, 12 regional sort centers and over 300 beyond points (secondary airports provided through our Complete Cartage service), creating one of the most comprehensive linehaul networks in the industry.

Ranked 3rd in Newsweeks 2022 "Americas Most Trustworthy Companies (https://www.newsweek.com/americas-most-trustworthy-companies-2022/transport-logistics-packaging) " publication

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