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Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university in safety/compliance or related field; or 3+ years equivalent combination of education and experience in the transportation industry resulting in a firm understanding of the Department of Transportation (DOT) safety regulations. 

2+ years of leadership experience required. 

Experience in team building and collaboration with business leaders, 3rd parties, and internal staff. 

Outstanding coordination, facilitation, consultation, and conflict resolution skills. 

Able to foster a culture of transparency and a sense of purpose among the team and create clear accountabilities and metrics using positive and collaborative methods.  

Strong employee performance management, training and coaching, recognition, and reward skills. 

Strong interpersonal skills; able to establish trust and rapport with all levels of staff.  Able to relate effectively to diverse cultures. 

Proven experience in creating, presenting, and facilitating training.  

Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment. 

Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality. 

Must demonstrate a proactive commitment to ATS corporate values and the success of all staff. 

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) required. 

Excellent communication skills (written, listening and verbal). 

Willing and able to travel infrequently, including overnight travel. 

Prepare and facilitate safety meetings and provide high level leadership of active safety programs.  

Make modifications to safety programs, set specific goals analyze for department accountability and results.  

Partner with internal managers to ensure staff are informed and on safety practices and procedures, accident prevention, and current FMCSA regulations and policies.  

Coordinate fleet wide messages when critical safety events occur.  

Provide high level leadership of active safety programs and monitor for driver compliance.  

Review all safety incidents and accidents, determine preventability, conduct post-accident reviews, and implement corrective actions as needed per guidelines.  

Partner with Claims department on safety, equipment and liability status. 

Review and investigate claim documentation related to any accident or incident.    

Present overview of department specific safety performance history to division executives.  

Work proactively with Operations regarding safety and compliance issues. 

Communicate LYTX trend analysis to Operations team to reduce frequency and severity of events.  

Build the right team by leveraging networks to recruit, hire and effectively onboard new team members. 

Manage the team for optimal performance by communicating and clarifying expectations, monitoring and effectively communicating performance, coaching and mentoring for improvement and development, and rewarding employees for high performance. 

Assign projects and daily work to Specialty Freight staff utilizing available resources and skills to best meet company and customer expectations.  

Participate in rotating schedule to facilitate road evaluations for new drivers in orientation.  

Provide back-up for Driver Managers and Safety Department team members as needed.  

Demonstrates, by their daily actions, ATS Mission, Vision, and Values in a consistent, effective, and reliable manner. 

Support ATS’ culture by aligning actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions in accordance with the Company’s values as set forth in our All-Employee Competencies. 

Carry out managerial and leadership responsibilities in accordance with ATS’ policies and applicable laws. 

Perform key All-Manager Responsibilities; Deliver High Business results, Build the Right Team, Manage for Optimal Performance and Develop Talent for Growth.  

Complete work responsibilities outside of normal business hours as needed and infrequent travel may be required.   

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

Constantly in a stationary position and occasionally will move around. 

Constantly operates a keyboard and mouse and constantly utilizes a computer monitor(s). 

Constantly conversing with internal and external customers in person or via phone system.