What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Safety Manager - Safety Services position at Landstar?
What is Landstar?
Landstar stands for safe, secure and reliable transportation services delivered by our unique network of small business owners. Independent agents and capacity providers operating under the Landstar umbrella enjoy the strength and support of one of the industry’s most stable and successful companies. Our network of independent entrepreneurs provide customers with personalized service at the local level with the global reach and resources of a multi-billion dollar company.
Location: Remote; USA Southeast Region
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (salaried; additional hours and travel as required)
What work will you perform at Landstar?
The Field Safety Manager is responsible for advancing Landstar’s corporate Safety Culture by educating Safety Officers, Customers, and BCOs (Owner Operators), and providing tools to reduce accident rates, cargo claims, and overall risk. Availability for frequent travel and after-hours/weekend availability, including overseeing related budgets and travel coordination, are essential components of this role. This role involves planning and executing regional Safety Day activities, coordinating safety meetings nationwide (including Canada), and conducting Customer M.U.S.T. visits to identify root causes of cargo damage and safety related issues. This role facilitates driver and agent safety meetings, performs fleet audits, and assists in developing loss prevention strategies. In this role, you will represent various safety and compliance departments at the management level.
Essential Responsibilities
Landstar is seeking hard-working and dedicated employees committed to exceeding the expectations of those we serve. We employ a highly diverse workforce and welcome employees from all cultures and backgrounds to our team.
Our workplace culture is second-to-none. Landstar provides a safe and professional work environment in which to thrive and grow. We offer competitive compensation, robust benefit plans including affordable medical plans, employer 401(k) match, paid time off, tuition assistance and much more.
If you want to be part of a top-notch transportation company with an emphasis on safety, service, teamwork, and dedication then Landstar is the place for you!
Landstar is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Landstar will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should send an e-mail to employment@landstar.com.
Privacy Policy
Landstar uses application information only for employment related purposes, including background investigations and regulatory compliance. Landstar will not disclose the information to any other person or entity, unless compelled by force of law. Landstar stores your application information on computers operated by Ceridian. This on-line application software is provided by Ceridian under an agreement which specifies that Ceridian will not disclose or make any use of application information stored on its secure servers.
Landstar stands for safe, secure and reliable transportation services delivered by our unique network of small business owners. Independent agents and capacity providers operating under the Landstar umbrella enjoy the strength and support of one of the industry’s most stable and successful companies. Our network of independent entrepreneurs provide customers with personalized service at the local level with the global reach and resources of a multi-billion dollar company.
Location: Remote; USA Southeast Region
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (salaried; additional hours and travel as required)
What work will you perform at Landstar?
The Field Safety Manager is responsible for advancing Landstar’s corporate Safety Culture by educating Safety Officers, Customers, and BCOs (Owner Operators), and providing tools to reduce accident rates, cargo claims, and overall risk. Availability for frequent travel and after-hours/weekend availability, including overseeing related budgets and travel coordination, are essential components of this role. This role involves planning and executing regional Safety Day activities, coordinating safety meetings nationwide (including Canada), and conducting Customer M.U.S.T. visits to identify root causes of cargo damage and safety related issues. This role facilitates driver and agent safety meetings, performs fleet audits, and assists in developing loss prevention strategies. In this role, you will represent various safety and compliance departments at the management level.
Essential Responsibilities
- Plan and lead Safety Day events within assigned regions.
- Coordinate and conduct Safety Meetings for BCOs and LSOs across the U.S. and Canada.
- Conduct root cause analysis of cargo damage safety concerns during Customer M.U.S.T. visits.
- Facilitate No Zone safety demonstrations for driver education and public events.
- Conduct fleet audits
- Assist in creating and implementing loss prevention strategies.
- Represent safety, cargo loss prevention, haz-mat, operator, and equipment compliance at a management level.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Three years of experience in DOT/FMCSA, Safety Operations, or combination thereof
- Current or previous CDL license
- Bachelor’s degree in related field
- Proficiency with computerized systems and Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and AS/400.
- Strong public speaking ability including presentations
- Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication across diverse audiences; creative engagement with history of relationship building and interpersonal skills
- Ability to utilize a personal credit card for authorized travel and entertainment expenses while complying with all T&E policy requirements
Landstar is seeking hard-working and dedicated employees committed to exceeding the expectations of those we serve. We employ a highly diverse workforce and welcome employees from all cultures and backgrounds to our team.
Our workplace culture is second-to-none. Landstar provides a safe and professional work environment in which to thrive and grow. We offer competitive compensation, robust benefit plans including affordable medical plans, employer 401(k) match, paid time off, tuition assistance and much more.
If you want to be part of a top-notch transportation company with an emphasis on safety, service, teamwork, and dedication then Landstar is the place for you!
Landstar is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Landstar will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should send an e-mail to employment@landstar.com.
Privacy Policy
Landstar uses application information only for employment related purposes, including background investigations and regulatory compliance. Landstar will not disclose the information to any other person or entity, unless compelled by force of law. Landstar stores your application information on computers operated by Ceridian. This on-line application software is provided by Ceridian under an agreement which specifies that Ceridian will not disclose or make any use of application information stored on its secure servers.
