Sr. Project Lead-Fleet Safety & DOT Compliance
Company: Chick-fil-A Supply LLC
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: April 2, 2025
Job Description:
OverviewAs the Senior Project Lead- Fleet Safety & DOT
Compliance, you will provide overall support and guidance to the
site transportation operations within the Safety, Quality, and
Compliance ("SQC") function. You will report to and coordinate with
the Principal Team Leader-Fleet Safety & DOT Compliance delivering
short-and-long-term strategies in building a culture of safety
within the organization. You will implement and monitor
systems/activities to maintain regulatory compliance and provide
training and professional development for driver managers, CMV
drivers, Navigators, and field SQC leaders.You will monitor the
crash management process, conduct audits of the transportation
safety management programs, and deliver metrics and indices
reflecting performance. In this role, you will also have the
opportunity to provide standards, processes, and training that meet
the needs of the organization and your colleagues - which in turn
will help drive continued innovation at an operation like no other
in the foodservice industry.Chick-fil-A Supply, LLC, is an
innovative distribution service provider focused on understanding
and meeting the unique needs of Chick-fil-A restaurants.
Chick-fil-A Supply ensures restaurants have the food and products
they need through a seamless delivery experience that extends the
Chick-fil-A culture of care.Our Flexible Future model offers a
healthy mix of working in person and remotely, strengthening key
elements of the Chick-fil-A Supply culture by fostering
collaboration and community.ResponsibilitiesTo be successful in
this role, you will support Corporate Fleet Safety & Compliance
programs, drive a safe work culture, evaluate, and mitigate fleet
safety risks, provide Fleet Safety and DOT Compliance training,
analyze data to inform safe decision-making, and much more to
ensure Chick-fil-A Supply facilities comply with all federal,
state, and local laws and regulations. Regulatory compliance
includes but is not limited to FDA, USDA, OSHA, and DOT. In
addition, a successful Senior Project Lead - Fleet Safety & DOT
Compliance will support multiple facilities to:
- Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations regarding
transportation
- Develop and implement comprehensive safety programs and
policies for Fleet Safety & DOT Compliance.
- Lead and develop safety and compliance training that supports
adherence to all safety and compliance programs and monitor for
training effectiveness.
- Monitor the Hours-of-Service program and processes to ensure
regulatory compliance with regulation.
- Monitor the field completion of the DOT Controlled Substance
and Alcohol program for compliance with regulations.
- Work with vehicle maintenance to ensure systematic preventive
maintenance for vehicles and make certain that periodic inspections
are compliant.
- Monitor the Fleet Incident Management process including
reporting, investigation, preventable determinations,
documentation, and management of incidents.
- Lead the establishment of the Transportation Safety Committee
Meeting and monitor for effectiveness.
- Provide a comprehensive and accurate monthly report containing
appropriate safety metrics.
- Provide Site Leaders and SQC Leaders with the following
training and provide continued guidance: Fleet Safety, DOT
Compliance, Accident Investigation, and Root Cause Analysis.
Conduct DOT compliance and Safety management program assessments
and ensure a site self-inspection protocol for all assigned
locations.
- Monitor and report CSA Basic Scores to address trends and drive
performance (review roadside inspections/DOT Recordable Crashes,
Crash Preventability etc.).
- Coach driver managers and vehicle maintenance managers on
roadside inspection trends and processes.
- Provide expertise in the areas of Fleet Safety, DOT Compliance,
capital projects, and general safety related issues.
- Work cross-functionally (e.g., Operations, HR, Legal, IT) to
ensure corporate policies effectively drive compliance with all
laws, regulations, company policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with other departments to promote a culture of
safety throughout the organization.
- Participate in industry associations and safety events i.e.,
safety council, To stay updated on industry best practices and
regulatory changes.
- Support company mission, values, and standards of ethics and
integrity.
- Ensure Fleet Safety & Compliance strategy execution as set
forth by Chick-fil-A Supply.Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency.
- 4+ years Safety Management and DOT Compliance or Transportation
Management experience.
- Extensive knowledge of federal and state safety laws,
particularly DOT, FMCSR, and OSHA standards.
- Working knowledge of Analytical Tools and other logistics
software including ELP systems.
- Working knowledge of the performance management/monitoring
systems.
- Analysis and identification of risk trends, problems, and
solutions.
- Ability to interact cooperatively, collaboratively, and
cross-functionally with others as a team.
- Understand and apply meaningful operations and safety
performance metrics.
- Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication
skills
- Self-starter able to work independently or in a group, adapt to
shifting priorities, and who enjoys creating and implementing new
initiatives
- Ability to communicate well with team members and leaders to
meet goals and deadlines
- Ability to multi-task and drive execution across multiple
priorities
- Experience driving clarity in ambiguous situations/
environments
- Excellent organizational skills and close attention to
detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of applications including
Microsoft Project (or Smartsheet or equivalent)Preferred
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Transportation, Logistics, Business
Administration, or a related field.
- In-depth understanding of DOT regulations and compliance
requirements.
- Experience working with ELP (camera) and DOT compliance
vendors.
- Skilled in Organizational Design and Management.
- Have at least 5 years in food distribution operations.
- Certified Director of Safety (CDS) or related safety
designation preferred.Minimum Years of Experience4Travel
Requirements60%Required Level of EducationHigh SchoolPreferred
Level of EducationBachelor's
DegreeMajor/ConcentrationTransportation, Logistics, Business
Administration or related field
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