Advisor-Field Safety

POSITION OVERVIEW :

Responsible for recommending measures and educational guidance that reduce or eliminate accidents as well as monitor and ensure compliance with applicable safety laws, regulations and established company policies and procedures

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Monitor and audit safety related work performance of all employees to ensure compliance with safety policies and safe work practices

Work with Driver Development Specialist to ensure compliance of FSMCA regulations as well as Accident follow-up as dictated by Driver Safety Review guidelines Ensure all accidents / incidents and injuries are investigated timely, contributing factors identified and improvement plans implemented to prevent recurrence.

Work with the Telematics department to work through investigation of accidents and any Hours of Service (HOS) violations encountered Inspect service center and fleet maintenance facilities as required Participate actively in local, State & National organizations and represent FXF in a professional manner (TDC, NTDC, NAIC, CVSA)

Partner with vendors at all levels to ensure compliance and educational guidelines are within scope of FXF and the governing body’s regulatory requirements

Administer and evaluate Safety audit procedures, provide improvement plans, program suggestions and implement changes to address / resolve identified trends and ensure OSHA and Regulatory compliance at the district level

Collaborate with other departments to develop sustainable plans of communication pertaining to Safety

Establish goals and objectives for safety professionals and implement company safety policies and procedures.

Utilize QDM methodology to evaluate and develop sustainable action plans.

Identify / analyze potential workplace hazards, establish procedures and make recommendations to ensure safety policy policies and practices are put in place

Work with Learning & Development to ensure design and development of instructional and training programs for the safety of employees

Maintain safety resources library and record keeping systems

Plan, organize and conduct safety meetings and awareness campaigns throughout the year to build safety culture

Work with District leadership teams as well as Fleet Maintenance to monitor Compliance Safety Accountability (CSA) scores and address concerns

Comply with all applicable laws / regulations, as well as company policies / procedures

Perform other duties as required

Disclaimer : This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience plus five (5) years’ experience in environmental health and safety or related field, and / or experience in LTL industry

Experience and understanding of accepted loss prevention / safety and risk management practices

Hands-on experience in developing and maintaining safety regulations as outlined by state and federal law for the transportation and trucking industry

Expert knowledge of Department of Transportation, OSHA and governmental regulations (federal, state and city) concerning safety / compliance

Professional certifications (i.e., N.A.T.M.I., CDS, CSS, or other nationally recognized certifications) preferred

Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with double / triple (T) and Hazmat (X) endorsements, preferred

Problem solving and decision making skills

Good time management and organizational skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Strong human relations and communication skills

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Must be able to travel

Must be able to work different shifts as required

Preferred Qualifications :

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Additional Details :

FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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