Regional Safety Manager

Ready To Go Further?

Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You‘ll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You‘ll feel it in the support you get on day one – from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity – from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It's all here and it’s exactly what going further is all about.

Under general supervision of the Director of Safety, oversees and ensures compliance with the daily

safety operations and prevention programs. Manages safety compliance, training, accident reporting

and investigation for a designated region(s).

Responsibilities

• Tracks safety and compliance training for completion and proper documentation.
• Ensures consistency in the identification of accidents as preventable or non-preventable.
• Proactively leads injury prevention, creates and assist in training. Works with facility
  
  

management to eliminate workplace injuries.

• Oversees the formation and development of safety committees in the terminals, provides training
  
  

information, and develops and leads programs.

• Assists in the implementation and maintenance of actions and strategies within a region to
  
  

eliminate collisions and injuries.

• Provides technical expertise on regulatory issues and training/evaluating employees on safety
  
  

procedures.

• Conducts facility audits and ensures that necessary corrections, repairs, and return inspections
  
  

are completed within a region.

• Provides assistance and direction regarding the proper management and handling of accidents and hazardous material incidents in the region.
• Performs other duties as required.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in transportation, risk management, etc.
• 3-5 years of safety experience
• CSP (Certified Safety Professional) preferred
• Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, RCRA regulations
• CDL license helpful
• Experience with software programs such as Microsoft Office
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and follow up on actions needed
• Approximately 70% travel is required
  
  

Benefits

At Saia, your success is our success! That’s why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won’t go unnoticed.

Make Your Move

At Saia, our people are the reason we’ve been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we’ve created a positive culture that’s driven by our core values – like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we’re always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team. So, if you’re ready to put your career on a solid path, let’s go further.

Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.