Chick-fil-A
Principal Team Leader, Fleet Safety & Compliance
Chick-fil-A, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Overview
As the Principal Team Leader – Fleet Safety & Compliance, you will lead development and implementation of the Chick-fil-A Supply® Corporate Fleet Safety & Compliance programs within the Safety, Quality and Compliance (“SQC”) function. In this role, you will have the opportunity to enhance standards, processes, trainings, and data systems 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 food service industry.
About Chick-fil-A Supply
A wholly owned subsidiary of Chick-fil-A, Inc., Chick-fil-A Supply™ is a distribution service provider focused entirely on serving the unique needs of Chick-fil-A restaurants.
Due to steady, year-over-year sales and volume growth, combined with the complexity in our Restaurants, Chick-fil-A Supply supports current and future Restaurant needs through distribution innovation that extends the Chick-fil-A culture of care to those it serves, as well as those it employs.
This subsidiary is in the early stages of development and is a dynamic, fast-paced work environment focused on launching this new service to Restaurants across the nation.
Responsibilities
To be successful in this role, you will lead a team of Fleet Safety and Compliance experts in the development, implementation, and governance of Corporate Fleet Safety & Compliance programs, drive a safe work culture, evaluate and mitigate fleet safety risks, lead Fleet Safety & 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: FMCSA, DOT, and state laws and regulations.
As the Principal Team Leader – Fleet Safety & Compliance, you will intimately understand the needs of employees, customers and the community, and will treat all parties with dignity and respect in difficult situations and maintain a positive, service-focused mindset.
In addition, a successful Principal Team Leader – Fleet Safety & Compliance will:
Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations regarding transportation and workplace safety and stay informed about industry standards and changes in safety regulation and guidelines
Monitor driver qualification files and the hiring and selection process
Review hours of service records for accuracy
Ensure DOT drug / alcohol program is compliant with regulations
Work in collaboration with transportation team and maintenance vendors to ensure PM compliant
Maintain the driver handbook in collaboration with HR and legal: the collection of safety regulations, processes, and best practices for our drivers
Develop materials and conduct training for drivers and leaders in the implementation of the Transportation Safety Management System
Develop materials and conduct training for SQC on Fleet Safety and Compliance Programs and governance activities
Oversee and implement the elements of a Crash Management process including coordination of reporting, investigation, documentation and management of incidents
Review accident file contents for accuracy and documents needed
Gatekeeper for accident preventable decisions and ensure proper accountability delivered
Provide a comprehensive and accurate monthly report containing appropriate metrics
Provide monthly scorecards which include tactics and activities from a National perspective
Mentor the competency of managers in safety management practices, protocols and procedures
Conduct an overall DOT compliance course 2 times per year
Teach PACE ride along principles to Management
Ensure in vehicle driver training is completed with every active driver
Create and communicate the accident management protocol
Perform accident investigation training to all levels of the Organization
Conduct audits and inspections of private fleet to monitor compliance
Conduct DOT compliance audits at regulated sites and institute a site self-inspection protocol for all sites
Conduct maintenance vendor audits to determine maintenance compliance with FMCSR regulations
Conduct periodic inspections of 3rd party administration compliance with DQF, CSA & D&A program requirements
Monitor CSA Basic Scores to address trends and drive performance
Oversee and monitor roadside inspection process reports
Maintain roadside inspection documentation and coach field management on roadside inspection issues
Provide expertise in the areas of Fleet Safety & Compliance assessments, capital projects, work orders, and general related issues
Work cross-functionally (e.g., Operations, HR, Legal, IT) to ensure corporate policies effectively drive compliance with all laws, regulations and company policies and procedures
Support employee and contractor engagement; collect and evaluate Fleet Safety & Compliance concerns
Support company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity
Implement Fleet Safety & Compliance strategy as set forth by Chick-fil-A Supply®
Minimum Qualifications
10+ years transportation management and/ or safety management experience
Possess extensive knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 regulations
Extensive knowledge of federal and state safety laws, particularly DOT, FMCSR, and OSHA standards
Working knowledge of Analytical Tools (Hyperion, Data Mining/Reporting) and other logistics software (ELD 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
Ability to lead and influence in a matrix organization
Ability to plan and execute events, safety meetings, accident review meetings, and safety celebrations
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
15+ years working with federal and state safety laws, particularly DOT, FMCSR, and OSHA standards.
Experience development of Fleet Safety and Compliance programs with large motor carrier (1000+ drivers)
Highly skilled in Organizational Design and Management
Have at least 5 years in food distribution operations
Minimum Years of Experience
10
Travel Requirements
25%
Required Level of Education
N/A
Preferred Level of Education
Bachelor's Degree
Major/Concentration
Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain or related field
Job FunctionDistribution
Position TypeExperienced Professionals
Requisition ID2024-17256
Posting Location : LocationUS-GA-Atlanta
As the Principal Team Leader – Fleet Safety & Compliance, you will lead development and implementation of the Chick-fil-A Supply® Corporate Fleet Safety & Compliance programs within the Safety, Quality and Compliance (“SQC”) function. In this role, you will have the opportunity to enhance standards, processes, trainings, and data systems 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 food service industry.
About Chick-fil-A Supply
A wholly owned subsidiary of Chick-fil-A, Inc., Chick-fil-A Supply™ is a distribution service provider focused entirely on serving the unique needs of Chick-fil-A restaurants.
Due to steady, year-over-year sales and volume growth, combined with the complexity in our Restaurants, Chick-fil-A Supply supports current and future Restaurant needs through distribution innovation that extends the Chick-fil-A culture of care to those it serves, as well as those it employs.
This subsidiary is in the early stages of development and is a dynamic, fast-paced work environment focused on launching this new service to Restaurants across the nation.
Responsibilities
To be successful in this role, you will lead a team of Fleet Safety and Compliance experts in the development, implementation, and governance of Corporate Fleet Safety & Compliance programs, drive a safe work culture, evaluate and mitigate fleet safety risks, lead Fleet Safety & 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: FMCSA, DOT, and state laws and regulations.
As the Principal Team Leader – Fleet Safety & Compliance, you will intimately understand the needs of employees, customers and the community, and will treat all parties with dignity and respect in difficult situations and maintain a positive, service-focused mindset.
In addition, a successful Principal Team Leader – Fleet Safety & Compliance will:
Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations regarding transportation and workplace safety and stay informed about industry standards and changes in safety regulation and guidelines
Monitor driver qualification files and the hiring and selection process
Review hours of service records for accuracy
Ensure DOT drug / alcohol program is compliant with regulations
Work in collaboration with transportation team and maintenance vendors to ensure PM compliant
Maintain the driver handbook in collaboration with HR and legal: the collection of safety regulations, processes, and best practices for our drivers
Develop materials and conduct training for drivers and leaders in the implementation of the Transportation Safety Management System
Develop materials and conduct training for SQC on Fleet Safety and Compliance Programs and governance activities
Oversee and implement the elements of a Crash Management process including coordination of reporting, investigation, documentation and management of incidents
Review accident file contents for accuracy and documents needed
Gatekeeper for accident preventable decisions and ensure proper accountability delivered
Provide a comprehensive and accurate monthly report containing appropriate metrics
Provide monthly scorecards which include tactics and activities from a National perspective
Mentor the competency of managers in safety management practices, protocols and procedures
Conduct an overall DOT compliance course 2 times per year
Teach PACE ride along principles to Management
Ensure in vehicle driver training is completed with every active driver
Create and communicate the accident management protocol
Perform accident investigation training to all levels of the Organization
Conduct audits and inspections of private fleet to monitor compliance
Conduct DOT compliance audits at regulated sites and institute a site self-inspection protocol for all sites
Conduct maintenance vendor audits to determine maintenance compliance with FMCSR regulations
Conduct periodic inspections of 3rd party administration compliance with DQF, CSA & D&A program requirements
Monitor CSA Basic Scores to address trends and drive performance
Oversee and monitor roadside inspection process reports
Maintain roadside inspection documentation and coach field management on roadside inspection issues
Provide expertise in the areas of Fleet Safety & Compliance assessments, capital projects, work orders, and general related issues
Work cross-functionally (e.g., Operations, HR, Legal, IT) to ensure corporate policies effectively drive compliance with all laws, regulations and company policies and procedures
Support employee and contractor engagement; collect and evaluate Fleet Safety & Compliance concerns
Support company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity
Implement Fleet Safety & Compliance strategy as set forth by Chick-fil-A Supply®
Minimum Qualifications
10+ years transportation management and/ or safety management experience
Possess extensive knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 regulations
Extensive knowledge of federal and state safety laws, particularly DOT, FMCSR, and OSHA standards
Working knowledge of Analytical Tools (Hyperion, Data Mining/Reporting) and other logistics software (ELD 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
Ability to lead and influence in a matrix organization
Ability to plan and execute events, safety meetings, accident review meetings, and safety celebrations
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
15+ years working with federal and state safety laws, particularly DOT, FMCSR, and OSHA standards.
Experience development of Fleet Safety and Compliance programs with large motor carrier (1000+ drivers)
Highly skilled in Organizational Design and Management
Have at least 5 years in food distribution operations
Minimum Years of Experience
10
Travel Requirements
25%
Required Level of Education
N/A
Preferred Level of Education
Bachelor's Degree
Major/Concentration
Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain or related field
Job FunctionDistribution
Position TypeExperienced Professionals
Requisition ID2024-17256
Posting Location : LocationUS-GA-Atlanta