Regional Safety Manager

TITLE: Regional Safety Manager
LOCATION: Remote, Western Region, US
Responsibilities:

• Partner with regional operations leadership to embed safety into daily business practices across assigned sites.
• Drive execution of corrective actions and safety initiatives through influence and collaboration.
• Represent safety credibly across a range of audiences, including senior leaders and large groups of drivers.
• Collaborate with customer-funded site safety personnel and regional safety initiatives.
• Own safety performance metrics across the territory and drive measurable improvements.
• Conduct site assessments and inspections against OSHA, FMCSA, DOT, and customer-specific requirements.
• Assess fleet readiness and escalate maintenance and repair needs.
• Support scheduled site safety walks under customer agreements.
• Review telematics and in-cab camera events daily, identify behaviors requiring intervention, and coordinate coaching.
• Ensure coaching is completed and effective across the territory.
• Drive completion and effectiveness of safety training, intervene at sites where training is incomplete.
• Lead work-related incident investigations, conduct root cause analysis, and establish corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate incident, vehicle accident, complaint, and compliance records.
• Interpret safety dashboards and datasets to identify areas needing attention.
• Use performance data to prioritize site visits and proactively address safety issues.
• Deliver regular performance reports with actionable insights to leadership.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated safety accountability within transportation or logistics operations.
• Multi-site experience, managing safety or operational performance across multiple locations preferred.
• Proven ownership of safety outcomes, with ability to discuss specific KPIs.
• Working knowledge of FMCSA, DOT, OSHA, and related regulations.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Self-starter capable of setting travel schedules and site priorities with minimal supervision.
• Experience interpreting dashboards and large datasets; familiarity with Power BI helpful.
• Working familiarity with tractor and trailer equipment (fifth wheel, kingpin, air brakes, height requirements).
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field preferred; equivalent operational experience may be considered.
• CSS or CDS certification a plus.
• Valid driver’s license required; Commercial Class A license a plus but not required.
• Experience with or willingness to learn AI/LLM and automation tools is a plus.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience managing safety across multi-site operations, particularly 30+ locations.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements from FMCSA, DOT, OSHA, and state agencies.
• Experience with performance analytics and BI tools such as Power BI.
• Familiarity with tractor and trailer equipment and safety standards.
• Prior experience in developing safety culture and driving safety KPIs.

The compensation range for this position is $90,000.00 to $100,000.00 (dependent on factors including but not limited to client requirements, experience, statutory considerations, and location). Benefits available to full-time employees: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k and commuter benefits. Synergis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act. For immediate consideration, please forward your resume to btolley@Synergishr.com. If you require assistance or an accommodation in the application or employment process, please contact us at btolley@Synergishr.com. Synergis is a workforce solutions partner serving thousands of businesses and job seekers nationwide. Our digital world has accelerated the need for businesses to build IT ecosystems that enable growth and innovation along with enhancing the Total Experience (TX). Synergis partners with our clients at the intersection of talent and transformation to scale their balanced teams of tech, digital and creative professionals. Learn more about Synergis at www.synergishr.com.