What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety and Compliance Specialist position at CTS?
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Day-to-day responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Boots on the ground safety management for all TLI and CTS locations
- Oversee safety aspects of orientation/onboarding
- Manage accident and injury registry
- Manage, track and report on Safety Management System (SMS)
- Responsible for reporting scores and all Data Q activity
- Act as owner of all Roadside/scale house inspections and manage all duties/responsibilities associated in accordance with Federal regulations with complete follow through
- Conduct new hire orientation safety training (Monday/Tuesday as needed)
- Assist with on call Pager Duty Program—ensures balanced coverage is met and maintained weekly/24-7
- Assist with implementation of Safety Policies to detect potential hazardous and unsafe conditions with appropriate follow-up
- Work in step with the Safety Director and recommend preventative or corrective measures relating to unsafe driving or activity, OSHA and FMCSA regulations, equipment and/or personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Responsible for managing and maintaining pertinent OSHA files
- Identify critical events and ensure proper follow up (i.e., hard break, stability event, dash cam, speeding events as directed
- Oversee Train the Trainer program
- Oversee Mentor program for new hires
- Oversee office associate safety training/Emergency Response plan
- Responsible for invoicing/billing as directed
- Answer Safety line and aid callers
- Assist with appointment scheduling as needed
- Performs Safety duties and/or other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- 2–5-year experience in safety related field. DOT/FMCSA experience preferred
- Demonstrated understanding of truck transportation/logistics
- Demonstrated understanding of Warehouse/OSHA compliance
- Effectively copes with change and is energized by tough challenges.
- Strong problem-solving capabilities and timely decision making. Identifies options including the short- and long-term impact on business operations
- Fluency in English
- Solid customer service skills (phone, business etiquette, handling volatile situations)
- Outstanding communication skills (verbal & written); knowledge when, what & how to communicate for efficiency and effectiveness
- Quick learner, strong work ethic, adheres to work hour policies, completes work requirements daily
- Ability to identify numerous risk scenarios/take preventive steps/inform others
- PC proficient with the ability to navigate multifaceted internal databases
- Ability to travel to site locations and perform safety training/tasks (30-40% travel)
- Ability to provide on-call night and weekend coverage on a rotational basis.