Transportation Safety Supervisor
Job Description
Baldor Transportation Safety professionals work in partnership with our Operations, Transportation, Human Resources, Facilities, Sanitation, Safety/Security and Food Safety teams. Under the direction of Baldor Management, these employees help support safety initiatives for our drivers and other transportation personnel for all Baldor locations.The Transportation Safety Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the day-to-day record-keeping processes that encompass accident & injury reporting, tracking, file creation, litigation & subrogation are complete. The TSS will also assist in driver onboarding, training, & coaching. The TSS will work with the Transportation Safety Manager in assisting with the implementation of key performance objectives & strategic planning.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
- Run training programs for groups of drivers for yearly working behaviors and new techniques
- Conduct onsite customer inspections for potential unsafe delivery locations
- Conducting final exam training for driver trainers and newly hired drivers
- Perform onsite accident and incident event evaluation and coordination with authorities
- Present safety topics at driver meetings, presenting up-to-date training and informational sessions with drivers
- Ensure accident and injury reports are completed accurately and completely
- Issue disciplinary documentation to drivers for accident, injury, or unsafe behavior
- Assist in project management for Transportation Safety team initiatives as required
- Create and present updates to management of initiatives for Transportation Safety department
- Perform on-road inspections of drivers performing tasks to ensure they are using proper working methods and uniforms
- Work with driver supervisors as needed to create best practices and training materials
- Facilitate onsite training for onboarding of new drivers
- Create training materials to be used for training new drivers and driver trainers
- Travel to satellite facilities to provide safety support for Transportation supervisors
- Create and distribute safety materials to relevant internal stakeholders to distribute to drivers
- Conduct retraining for drivers who have had safety incidents tailored to the driver’s situation
- Review Samsara events and classify whether they need to be coached or dismissed
- Ensure Samsara Driver information is accurate and new hire information is up to date
- Update and maintain the safety setup for the Samsara safety dashboard
- Ensure onboard training is up to date and relevant based on Driver Supervisor feedback
- Maintain up-to-date scheduling for newly hired drivers, ensuring compliance with the training program and conducting retraining when required.
Job Requirements
Requirements:
- Strong documentation experience.
- Knowledge of Samsara telematics system preferred.
- Knowledge of Smith System defensive driving techniques.
- Strong interpersonal & communication skills.
- Experience with leading training or coaching programs preferred.
- High level of attention to detail, organizational skills & multi-tasking skills.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
- Ability to learn how to utilize department-specific software systems (SPW, SMG, Travelers).
- Prior experience in supporting a Transportation Safety function.
- Must be able to multitask and work independently as well as contribute to the overall success of the team.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- 3-5 years in Transportation and/or Transportation Safety experience.
- Knowledge of DOT and FMCSA rules and regulations
- Experience driving a commercial vehicle preferred
Technology Skills:
- Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc.).
- Video conferencing software – Microsoft Teams.
- Knowledge of Microsoft D365 & High Jump.
- Proficient in analytics, data management, pivot tables, formulas.
- Strong time management skills.
Work Environment:
- Able to walk and stand for long hours.
- Must be able to bend, lift, twist, and climb stairs.
- Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs.
- Ability to work flexible hours including some weekend hours.
- Bilingual speaker (English & Spanish)
