Coordinator, Transportation Safety & Compliance

• Health/Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company designated holidays

At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others – and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll be embarking on a career that’s moving forward. When you join KeHE, you’re becoming part of a team that is a force for good

The Transportation Safety Coordinator is responsible for supporting, oversight and administration of the transportation safety and compliance program, and thereby responsible for contributions to meeting safety and compliance goals for the commercial fleet. A successful Safety Supervisor is one who will, through the oversight, support, and administration of the Company’s commercial transportation program, enable each facility to meet or exceed safety and compliance goals. As with all positions at KeHE Distributors, we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

DUTIES, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administration of internal DOT compliance, safety program, auto liability and workers compensation claims for over 800 drivers and 15 locations.
• Oversee FMCSA regulations on Hours of Service Compliance, Record Review and Fleet and Systems Audits.
• Must effectively and efficiently execute internal DOT compliance processes, thereby contributing to compliance with Local, State and Federal regulations.
• Work effectively with all 3rd Party services utilized for safety and compliance programs
• Maintain as needed, Transportation Safety and Compliance standard operating procedures and handbooks for professional truck drivers.
• Ensure the proper assignment and documentation of remedial training as dictated by Company policy or as assigned.
• Assist as required with auditing and review of compliance documents, processes, procedures and programs to ensure compliance.
• Safety Coordinator must effectively contribute to Company process, policy, and program development and standardization as assigned.
• Utilize Company commercial transportation programs as needed to support the Fleet. Such as Vertical Alliance Training Platform, Idelic, Samsara, driver bonus programs, Company Orientation programs, etc. 
• Prepare recurring reports and scorecards with a collaboration of data points from Fleet safety systems.
• Effectively execute processes and policies centered on KeHE’s auto liability and workers compensation claims. This includes, but is not limited to, accident file management, updating safety systems, ensuring compliance with company policies and communication with insurance providers.
• Prepare Fleet reports on training completion and status. To include tracking of training needs for both online and classroom-based training.
• Must effectively communicate with and work in conjunction with Transportation Safety Manager in person, via telephone, and through use of email correspondence and Teams virtual platform.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to convey messages clearly across diverse settings
• Highly detail-oriented with strong planning skills; accurately scopes tasks, sets goals, and measures results
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Technically skilled with the functional knowledge to perform at a high level
• Creative thinker who generates original ideas and makes connections across unrelated concepts
• Consistently high performer who drives results and pushes self and others to exceed goals
• Collaborative team player who builds trust, finds common ground, and maintains strong peer and stakeholder relationships
• Adaptable and quick learner who embraces new challenges, manages time effectively, and upholds strong core values

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum two years’ experience in Transportation Safety and Compliance
• Minimum of two years of college education preferred
• A career track record that shows upward progression through organizational levels and involvement in transportation industry outside of organization (example: State Associations, National Private Truck Council, American Trucking Association, etc.) is beneficial.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to carry 50 pounds. The associate is frequently required to sit. Must be able to travel. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to a typical office environment. The noise level in the work environment is low to high.