Senior Regional Manager – Fleet Safety

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Oversee the creation and implementation of safety strategies aimed at minimizing injury risk and preventing avoidable collisions throughout the delivery fleet network.

• Provide strategic oversight for compliance programs related to OSHA, NFPA, and DOT/FMCSA.

• Enhance driver qualification, safety training, engagement, collision reduction, and continuous improvement across the transportation network.

• Act as the subject matter expert to standardize, harmonize, and facilitate the execution of fleet safety and regulatory compliance initiatives.

• Examine CSA scores, fleet performance metrics, and safety trends to devise initiatives that enhance compliance and mitigate risk.

• Transition swiftly between tactical, strategic, and technical aspects of safety management.

• Identify innovative use cases for technology and automation in risk reduction initiatives.

• Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of incident investigations.

• Deliver weekly and monthly leadership update reports on fleet safety advancements, project statuses, and progress toward strategic objectives.

• Simplify, optimize, and automate business processes to eliminate inefficiencies.

• Utilize project management and lean six sigma methodologies.

• Collaborate and communicate with fleet leadership, executives, and the EHS team to establish a premier transportation safety program.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of safety management or leadership experience within the transportation/delivery sector.

• In-depth knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 General Industry Standards and DOT 49 CFR FMCSA regulations.

• Proven experience in implementing compliance programs in warehouse and transportation settings.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute fleet safety strategies using telematics technology (e.g., Samsara), analytics, coaching processes, and performance management techniques.

• Strong communication skills to articulate technical or regulatory requirements effectively across different organizational levels.

• Capability to foster partnerships with operations leaders and influence without formal authority.

• Proficient in analyzing, defining, diagnosing, and resolving problems using sound logic and rationale.

• Experience with project management and lean six sigma methodologies.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications: PowerPoint, Word, Excel, SharePoint.

• Preferred qualifications include Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or equivalent industry-recognized certification.

🏝️ Benefits

• An inclusive culture supported by associate-led Business Resource Groups.

• Flexible Paid Time Off (22 days).

• Holiday Schedule that includes 7 observed paid holidays.

• Discounts available for online shopping and retail purchases.

• Company matching 401(k) plans.

• Wellness programs focusing on both physical and mental health.