Safety & Compliance Specialist

Description

• Oversee compliance with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and applicable state and local regulations.
• Monitor driver and carrier qualification requirements, including MVRs, DQ files, insurance, background checks, and required certifications.
•  Monitor third-party carrier compliance and safety performance.
• Conduct facility and operational safety inspections and risk assessments.
• Develop, implement, and maintain warehouse safety programs, policies, SOPs, and training.
• Identify safety hazards involving docks, racking, forklifts, trailers, pedestrian traffic, PPE, housekeeping, and other warehouse operations.
• Investigate accidents, injuries, near misses, and transportation incidents and develop corrective actions.
• Track safety and compliance issues through resolution.
• Conduct safety training and communicate safety expectations to employees, drivers, helpers, and carrier partners.
• Support regulatory audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Monitor safety trends and provide recommendations to management.
• Partner with Operations and HR on safety-related employee and carrier issues.
• Maintain accurate safety, compliance, training, and incident records.
• Stay current on regulatory changes and ensure Company procedures are updated accordingly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Extensive knowledge of DOT and FMCSA compliance requirements.
• Experience developing and managing warehouse safety programs.
• Strong understanding of OSHA and workplace safety requirements.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
• Ability to develop and implement corrective action plans.
• Strong communication, organizational, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively with Operations, HR, Facilities, Transportation, and senior leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Quality focus.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively in a cross-functional team capacity.
• Strong verbal /written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Logistics, Transportation, Business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience in Safety, Compliance, Transportation, Logistics, Warehouse Operations, or a related field required.
• Experience in Last Mile Operations a plus.
• Experience in 3PL, Last Mile, logistics, distribution, or transportation.
• Experience working with independent contractors or third-party carrier partners.
• Experience with FMCSA/SMS, driver qualification, MVR monitoring, and carrier compliance.
• Safety or compliance certification such as CSP, ASP, or CHST a plus.