What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Safety Manager position at HERSHEY CREAMERY CO?
Job Summary
The Fleet Safety Manager is responsible for ensuring that the fleet is meeting the distribution needs that the company relies on, and that all of our drivers are qualified, trained, and safely delivering ice cream to its destinations. This person will be responsible for managing a fleet of 300-325 non-CDL and CDL refrigerated and dry trucks across more than 30 locations throughout the East Coast and Midwest. We deliver ice cream and we need to keep our drivers and our trucks on the road to be able to do that!
Benefits Information
· Company-paid Blue Cross plan with dental and vision coverage for the employee and a small contribution for a spouse and/or family
· Company-paid life insurance
· Competitive vacation and sick leave policies
· Seven paid holidays
· 401K savings plan with company match
· Annual Cost-of-Living (COL) increase
Job Responsibilities
· This position will report to the Fleet Branch Manager
· Create and maintain training and compliance programs
o Enforce and communicate Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for all drivers
o Maintain compliance under FMCSA and SMS sites to guide company policy and suggest safety improvements to keep safety a priority
o Manage DataQs and Regulatory Monitoring and identify areas for improvement
o Work with Human Resources and Branches to qualify driver candidates for hire and onboarding
o Work with branch teams to conduct safe driver training and mentoring for new hires and refreshers for seasoned drivers
o Manage the Drug and Alcohol testing coordination
o Develop and implement training materials and safety communications as needed
· Own the telematics program
o Be the primary point of contact for telematics vendors and for knowledge of the system
o Ensure all vehicles are appropriately outfitted with necessary camera and telematics hardware
o Monitor and train others in the features of the system
o Work with the Sales organization to design programs that maximize the effectiveness of the system and the company’s use of it
· Own auto accident programs
o Work directly with auto insurance providers to report and manage claims through resolution
o Provide Claims, Attorney, and Litigation Support for insurance providers, adjustors, Hershey employees, and attorneys as needed
o Lead the Accident Review Board for driver incidents, conducting reviews, and communicating and documenting all outcomes
o Perform Branch Safety and Compliance Audits as needed
o Manage and execute a safe driver program
· Travel is required to support the duties listed above
Qualifications:Qualifications/Preferred Behaviors
· Bachelor’s degree (accredited) or, in lieu of that, a High School Diploma or GED and one incremental year of relevant work experience
· Valid driver's license and valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate in order to operate vehicles up to 26,000 lbs. GVWR
· Five Years of relevant work experience
· Experience managing a fleet telematics program
· Comprehensive knowledge of FMCSA and DOT safety and regulatory standards
· Strong knowledge of commercial trucks
· Ability to coach, train and mentor a team
· Experience with MS Office Suite including, but not limited to Excel, Word, and Outlook
· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
· Excellent skills in written and oral communication, record keeping, time management, and decision-making
· Process Improvement experience