Transportation Safety Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain spotless driver qualification files, hours-of-service audits, and inspection records.
• Develop, refine, and enforce safety policies and procedures across assigned districts.
• Lead thorough accident and incident investigations, from root-cause analysis to corrective-action execution, liaising with insurers and regulators.
• Design and deliver training programs for CDL Class B drivers, covering HAZMAT and Tanker endorsement requirements, VR simulations, fatigue management, and quarterly refreshers.
• Optimize telematics and ELD platforms (e.g., Samsara) by building enterprise dashboards, driving predictive analytics, and rolling out organization-wide coaching.
• Collaborate with Fleet on new truck builds, specifying advanced safety features (Level 1/2 ADAS, collision avoidance) and validating OEM/vendor compliance.
• Ensure full compliance with FMCSA, DOT, EPA, and state regulations, lead audit readiness and regulatory inspections.
• Track and report safety KPIs—TRIR, MCSR, accident frequency/severity, near-miss ratios—providing actionable insights to executives.
• Facilitate proactive hazard-identification workshops and align operations teams on real-time performance metrics.
• Design and manage incentive programs that reward safe driving behaviors and reduce turnover.
• Coordinate with Linde Risk Management, Legal, and Global SHEQ on major-incident planning, citations, and public-relations protocols.
• Pilot next-generation safety technologies (in-cab AI coaching, lane-departure mitigation, ELD enhancements) to proactively reduce incidents.
• Advise on emerging trends—electric-vehicle safety, autonomous readiness, sustainability metrics—and integrate them into the long-term roadmap.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, engineering, business, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive transportation safety or fleet compliance.
• Proven expertise in DOT/FMCSA regulations, HAZMAT handling, and large-scale audit management.
• Demonstrated experience training CDL Class B drivers, including HAZMAT and Tanker endorsements.
• Mastery of Samsara or equivalent telematics/ELD platforms at enterprise scale.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), OSHA 30, or comparable credential preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt preferred.
• Exceptional strategic thinker able to translate data insights into organization-wide initiatives.
• Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills, with experience briefing senior management.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) for interactive dashboards.

NuCO2 is the nation’s leading provider of certified beverage grade carbon dioxide and draught beer grade nitrogen, providing continuous service to more than 150,000 customer locations and carbonating millions of beverages every day. With nearly 1,200 employees in over 150 locations across the United States, we believe using the finest ingredients is essential to serving the best beverages. Safety is our top priority and NuCO2 is defined by it. We provide a best-in-class safety program, and our safety equipment complies with national and international safety standards.

NuCO2 provides competitive pay and an exceptional benefits package, including health, dental, disability, and life insurance; paid holidays and vacation; a 401(k) retirement plan; employee discounts; and opportunities for educational and professional development. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day! 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.