Safety Specialist

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Job Description:

We are immediately hiring a Safety Specialist in Greenwood, IN for our Supply Chain Solutions division. Apply here today to speak with a Recruiter about the position and perks of joining our Ryder Ever Better Team.

• Pay Type: Exempt / Salary paid Twice Per Month
• Annual Salary Pay: $50,000-$57,000 per year based on experience
• Schedule: Monday-Friday 08:00am-04:00pm

When Fortune 500 businesses and new startups need supply chain solutions, they look to our industry-leading logistics experts. At Ryder, there is more to being a supply chain professional than working on some of the nation’s biggest brands. We make sure you are also getting the diverse experience, advancement opportunities, all from an industry-leading Fortune 500 company.

Here are a few of the many benefits when working with us:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits start at 30 Days
• 401 (K) Savings Plan with a company match
• Discounted employee stock purchase options
• Quality employee discounts that actually save you money on tools, cars, appliances, travel and more
• All major holidays paid and Paid time off within your first year
• Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave

Summary

The Safety Specialist will provide leadership and support within the SHS organization (SCS and FMS) to ensure that goals and key business objectives related to various safety programs are accomplished efficiently and consistently. Ensure effective collaboration between Ryder SCS organization and key vendor/supplier partners by implementing and monitoring important safety processes and programs. Develop future and monitor existing programs and processes that drive improved regulatory compliance and accountability and improve bottom line performance of the SCS organization through the implementation of preventive processes, reduction of safety related events and subsequent losses (injuries, collisions and security losses).

Essential Functions

• Coordinate, manage and administer company-wide safety award programs, recognition events and ad-hoc safety related special projects for North America (Driver of the Month/Year; Mileage Club; Ryder Safety Rewards; Chairman’s Safety Award; Safety Roll Call Poster, Employee Appreciation Week, etc.)

• Manage, monitor and audit vendors/suppliers to ensure safety-related programs and processes drive improved regulatory compliance and accountability

• Develop, update and maintain programs, policy and training/webinars that promote SHS process/program consistency and efficiencies

• Manage and coordinate the company’s Major Incident Review process by directing all aspects of the required highly sensitive documentation with close interactions with field operators, safety and legal for executive leadership review

• Serve as Ryder Headquarters’ point of contact for all external safety-related issues and manage numerous company-wide safety-related complaints from the public

• Participate as the business leader for SHS on ad-hoc company initiatives

• Maintain company-wide OSHA-related cases database for Board reporting purposes

• Administer the SCS Safety Hotline investigation process in accordance with Global Compliance

• Coordinate, develop and distribute monthly safety scorecard reports for U.S. and Canada SCS and Ryder Dedicated, in addition to organize and distribute monthly agendas for safety scorecard calls for U.S. and Canada SCS and Ryder Dedicated executive leadership, as well as quarterly CSA performance review calls

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong oral and written communications skills, Required

• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors), Required

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, Required

• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment, Required

• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills, Required

• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices, Required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field or equivalent experience, Required

• Expert with Microsoft Office tools, Access Database experience, Required

• Project Management experience, Required

• Strong knowledge of Project Management Advanced, Required

• OSHA 30, Preferred, Upon Hire

• OSHA 40, Preferred, Upon Hire

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Job Category

Safety & Security

Compensation Information:

The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:

Pay Type:

Salaried

Minimum Pay Range:

$50,000

Maximum Pay Range:

$57,000

Benefits Information:

For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Security Notice for Applicants:

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