Sr Director National Fleet Operations

at  Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Open your future to incredible career potential. Work for an industry-leader who invests in their people. Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is North America’s preeminent wine and spirits distributor, as well as a family-owned, privately held company with a 50+ year legacy of success. We were named by Newsweek as a Most Loved Workplace and are included on the Forbes lists for Largest Private Companies and Best Employers for Diversity.
Southern Glazer’s offers a competitive compensation package at a yearly compensation between $138-190K plus incentives. When determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidates’ education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.
As a full-time employee, you can choose from a full menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition reimbursement, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.
At Southern Glazer’s, you’ll enjoy an environment where continuous learning and growth are supported and experience a culture where you are respected, and your voice is heard. If you’re looking to fill your glass with opportunity, come join our FAMILY.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Health & Safety, or related degree (or minimum of 10 years professional experience in Fleet Safety & DOT Compliance)
• Extensive knowledge of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) regulations (CFR – Title 49)
• Eight (8) years practical experience in managing systemwide fleet assets.
• Eight (8) years practical experience in interpreting, monitoring, and explaining USDOT – FMCSA regulations.
• Experience performing DOT FMCSA Compliance Assessments and interacting with State/Federal regulatory agencies.
• Certified Transportation Professional – or ability to complete certification within 1 year of hire.
• OSHA 30-Hour (or within 60 days of hire – online is available*)
• Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification or ability to get certification within two years of hire.
• Certified “Smith System Driving Instructor” or obtain within six months of hire.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general compliance reports, technical procedures, and/or government regulations.
• Experience developing company policy & procedures associated with Fleet Safety Programs and assuring DOT Compliance

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee national fleet safety strategy and compliance with FMCSR
• Design, establish, and implement enterprise policies and processes to reduce collisions and prevent injury
• Creates and implements Vehicle Collision Review Committees at select locations
• Reviews vehicle incident investigation findings for accuracy and completion and “preventability” determinations (root-cause analysis), and employs appropriate corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Reviews driver injuries and collaborates with EHS team to develop injury reduction programs
• Monitors Electronic Logging Device (ELD) and Electronic Vehicle Inspection Reports (EDVIR) for compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR’s) and Company policies.
• Champions safety efforts in communications to all transportation associates, including reviewing the pre-shift weekly safety messages.
• Researches, initiates, and promotes the fleet safety program.

ADDITIONAL PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts DOT regulatory training to include driver qualification, hours-of-service, driver vehicle inspection reports, and drug/alcohol testing.
• Manage team to specify, procure, track, and sell vans, trucks, tractors, trailers, and other fleet assets.
• Develop operational strategy for electric and alternative fuel vehicles.
• Ensure fleet assets meet all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Ensures all transportation employees operating CMVs are fully qualified and maintain driver qualification records in support of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR)
• Develops DOT compliance audit program and assures national implementation.
• Monitor and report on fleet safety metrics and ensure correct action to address deficiencies.
• Ensure national and regional partners are regularly engaged to embed best practices at all levels of the organization.
• Manage and develop a team of fleet safety professionals to drive company safety goals ensure nationwide coverage of critical support.
• Coach, train, direct, and counsel team on overall performance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.