Principal Team Leader, Fleet Safety & Compliance

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Job description

Overview:
As the Principal Team Leader - Fleet Safety & Compliance, you will lead development and implementation of the Chick-fil-A Supply Corporate Fleet Safety & Compliance programs within the Safety, Quality and Compliance ("SQC") function. In this role, you will have the opportunity to enhance standards, processes, trainings, and data systems that meet the needs of the organization and your colleagues - which in turn will help drive continued innovation at an operation like no other in the food service industry.

About Chick-fil-A Supply

A wholly owned subsidiary of Chick-fil-A, Inc., Chick-fil-A Supply is a distribution service provider focused entirely on serving the unique needs of Chick-fil-A restaurants.

Due to steady, year-over-year sales and volume growth, combined with the complexity in our Restaurants, Chick-fil-A Supply supports current and future Restaurant needs through distribution innovation that extends the Chick-fil-A culture of care to those it serves, as well as those it employs.

This subsidiary is in the early stages of development and is a dynamic, fast-paced work environment focused on launching this new service to Restaurants across the nation.

Responsibilities:
To be successful in this role, you will lead a team of Fleet Safety and Compliance experts in the development, implementation, and governance of Corporate Fleet Safety & Compliance programs, drive a safe work culture, evaluate and mitigate fleet safety risks, lead Fleet Safety & Compliance training, analyze data to inform safe decision making, and much more to ensure Chick-fil-A Supply facilities comply with all federal, state and local laws and regulations. Regulatory compliance includes but is not limited to: FMCSA, DOT, and state laws and regulations.

As the Principal Team Leader - Fleet Safety & Compliance, you will intimately understand the needs of employees, customers and the community, and will treat all parties with dignity and respect in difficult situations and maintain a positive, service-focused mindset.

In addition, a successful Principal Team Leader - Fleet Safety & Compliance will:

Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations regarding transportation and workplace safety and stay informed about industry standards and changes in safety regulation and guidelines

Monitor driver qualification files and the hiring and selection process

Review hours of service records for accuracy

Ensure DOT drug / alcohol program is compliant with regulations

Work in collaboration with transportation team and maintenance vendors to ensure PM compliant

Maintain the driver handbook in collaboration with HR and legal: the collection of safety regulations, processes, and best practices for our drivers

Develop materials and conduct training for drivers and leaders in the implementation of the Transportation Safety Management System

Develop materials and conduct training for SQC on Fleet Safety and Compliance Programs and governance activities

Oversee and implement the elements of a Crash Management process including coordination of reporting, investigation, documentation and management of incidents

Review accident file contents for accuracy and documents needed

Gatekeeper for accident preventable decisions and ensure proper accountability delivered

Provide a comprehensive and accurate monthly report containing appropriate metrics

Provide monthly scorecards which include tactics and activities from a National perspective

Mentor the competency of managers in safety management practices, protocols and procedures

Conduct an overall DOT compliance course 2 times per year

Teach PACE ride along principles to Management

Ensure in vehicle driver training is completed with every active driver

Create and communicate the accident management protocol

Perform accident investigation training to all levels of the Organization

Conduct audits and inspections of private fleet to monitor compliance

Conduct DOT compliance audits at regulated sites and institute a site self-inspection protocol for all sites

Conduct maintenance vendor audits to determine maintenance compliance with FMCSR regulations

Conduct periodic inspections of 3rd party administration compliance with DQF, CSA & D&A program requirements

Monitor CSA Basic Scores to address trends and drive performance

Oversee and monitor roadside inspection process reports

Maintain roadside inspection documentation and coach field management on roadside inspection issues

Provide expertise in the areas of Fleet Safety & Compliance assessments, capital projects, work orders, and general related issues

Work cross-functionally (e.g., Operations, HR, Legal, IT) to ensure corporate policies effectively drive compliance with all laws, regulations and company policies and procedures

Support employee and contractor engagement; collect and evaluate Fleet Safety & Compliance concerns

Support company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity

Implement Fleet Safety & Compliance strategy as set forth by Chick-fil-A Supply

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain, or related field

10+ years transportation management and/ or safety management experience

Possess extensive knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 regulations

Extensive knowledge of federal and state safety laws, particularly DOT, FMCSR, and OSHA standards

Working knowledge of Analytical Tools (Hyperion, Data Mining/Reporting) and other logistics software (ELD systems)

Working knowledge of the performance management/ monitoring systems

Analysis and identification of risk trends, problems and solutions

Ability to interact cooperatively, collaboratively, and cross functionally with others as a team

Understand and apply meaningful operations and safety performance metrics

Ability to lead and influence in a matrix organization

Ability to plan and execute events, safety meetings, accident review meetings, and safety celebrations

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

15+ years working with federal and state safety laws, particularly DOT, FMCSR, and OSHA standards.

Experience development of Fleet Safety and Compliance programs with large motor carrier (1000+ drivers)

Highly skilled in Organizational Design and Management

Have at least 5 years in food distribution operations

Minimum Years of Experience:
10

Travel Requirements:
25%

Required Level of Education:
Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Level of Education:
Master's Degree

Major/Concentration:
Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain or related field

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