Senior Director National Fleet Operations - Get Hired Fast

• Oversee national fleet safety strategy and compliance with FMCSR
• Design, establish, and implement enterprise policies and processes to reduce collisions and prevent injury
• Creates and implements Vehicle Collision Review Committees at select locations
• Reviews vehicle incident investigation findings for accuracy and completion and “preventability” determinations (root-cause analysis), and employs appropriate corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Reviews driver injuries and collaborates with EHS team to develop injury reduction programs
• Monitors Electronic Logging Device (ELD) and Electronic Vehicle Inspection Reports (EDVIR) for compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR’s) and Company policies.
• Champions safety efforts in communications to all transportation associates, including reviewing the pre-shift weekly safety messages.
• Researches, initiates, and promotes the fleet safety program.

• Conducts DOT regulatory training to include driver qualification, hours-of-service, driver vehicle inspection reports, and drug/alcohol testing.
• Manage team to specify, procure, track, and sell vans, trucks, tractors, trailers, and other fleet assets.
• Develop operational strategy for electric and alternative fuel vehicles.
• Ensure fleet assets meet all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Ensures all transportation employees operating CMVs are fully qualified and maintain driver qualification records in support of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR)
• Develops DOT compliance audit program and assures national implementation.
• Monitor and report on fleet safety metrics and ensure correct action to address deficiencies.
• Ensure national and regional partners are regularly engaged to embed best practices at all levels of the organization.
• Manage and develop a team of fleet safety professionals to drive company safety goals ensure nationwide coverage of critical support.
• Coach, train, direct, and counsel team on overall performance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Health & Safety, or related degree (or minimum of 10 years professional experience in Fleet Safety & DOT Compliance)
• Extensive knowledge of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) regulations (CFR – Title 49)
• Eight (8) years practical experience in managing systemwide fleet assets.
• Eight (8) years practical experience in interpreting, monitoring, and explaining USDOT – FMCSA regulations.
• Experience performing DOT FMCSA Compliance Assessments and interacting with State/Federal regulatory agencies.
• Certified Transportation Professional – or ability to complete certification within 1 year of hire.
• OSHA 30-Hour (or within 60 days of hire – online is available*)
• Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification or ability to get certification within two years of hire.
• Certified “Smith System Driving Instructor” or obtain within six months of hire.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general compliance reports, technical procedures, and/or government regulations.
• Experience developing company policy & procedures associated with Fleet Safety Programs and assuring DOT Compliance
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• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or adding machine
• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
• Additional hours may be required during October, November, and December and other peak periods.
• 30% travel required

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits is the largest distributor of beverage alcohol in North America, and proud to be a multi-generational, family-owned company. Southern Glazer’s has a proud history of consistently delivering impeccable service in 44 states, plus the District of Columbia, Canada and the Caribbean. It’s all made possible by our employees. Our careers focus on delivering a captivating and rewarding experience. Challenging our colleagues every step of the way, we provide the tools for them to grow, succeed and accomplish both their personal and professional goals. Together, we can deliver the highest quality service for our suppliers and our customers while we put you on the career path you’ve been looking for.Southern Glazer’s is nationally recognized by its supplier partners as well as by its customers for its state-of-the-art distribution capabilities and its leading-edge information technology. We also believe in the importance of giving back, being a socially responsible corporate citizen and making generous contributions to national, state and local charitable organizations.