Safety Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL

Are you passionate about safety and ready to make a significant impact in a growing company? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Fleet Safety Manager to lead and establish a culture of safety across our client's regional trucking operations. With a rapidly expanding business, this is a critical role reporting directly to the President. As our client's first dedicated Safety Manager, youll have the unique opportunity to build and oversee their entire safety system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and enforce comprehensive safety policies and procedures to mitigate safety risks.
• Conduct ongoing coaching and training for drivers, operations staff, and managers, ensuring compliance with FMCSA, OSHA, and DOT regulations.
• Investigate accidents/incidents, perform root cause analyses, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead safety audits, inspections, and risk management processes.
• Provide hands-on training to drivers for vehicle inspections, load securement, and close-quarter maneuvering.
• Maintain oversight of driver qualifications, hours of service, and DOT drug/alcohol compliance.
• Collaborate with maintenance vendors to ensure vehicle maintenance standards are upheld.
• Interface with insurance carriers and ensure regulatory compliance for transportation and workplace safety.
• Conduct weekly safety incident reviews, monthly safety meetings, and monitor key performance metrics.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of transportation industry experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Safety/Safety Management required
• Valid Class B CDL preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of FMCSA, OSHA, and transportation safety laws.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and organizational skills.
• Highly detail-oriented with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficient in office software and standard routing/safety industry software.