Director of Safety & Recruiting

Job Description

Job Description

Savannah Logistics Group has an immediate need for a Director of Safety & Recruiting . We have one of the best benefits packages in the industry to include health insurance, paid time off, 401k with company match, dental, vision, life and many other benefits. This is not just a job, it's a career with a growing family, faith-based owned and operated business. Come join our family! Our environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, and safety-focused.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Recruiting & Retention Manager and Asset Manager.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintains a documented system of safety policies and procedures; implements a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
• Oversees DOT, FMCSA, CDL requirements
• Understanding of requirements related to trailering, intrastate, and interstate transport, and IFTA.
• Experience with commercial driving.
• Maintains CDL and DOT driver records and ensures their compliance
• Recommends benchmarks that will be used to measure the company's safety and recruiting performance.
• Works with external auditors and provides needed information for the annual safety audit.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.
• Handle all recruiting calls and vet applicants.
• Initiate driver leads by networking, cold-calling prospects, and building relationships as part of a coordinated recruiting strategy.
• Work in collaboration wit
• h all departmental executives, directors, managers, and supervisors to meet recruiting and hiring objectives.
• Review leads through Tenstreet portal.
• Assist with improvement of Independent Contractor and Company Driver retention - promoting a positive business environment and becomes a source of guidance for drivers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with drivers through a variety of sources, electronically and face to face locally.
• Manage the necessary sourcing and advertising of openings.
• Research and identify best hiring market areas.
• Source candidates on job boards, resume databases, professional networks, and through referrals.
• Communicate with driver recruits on a regular basis updating them on their status.
• Driver retention and termination calls/exit interviews.
• Work closely with Asset Manager on available trucks that need to be seated, rented, etc.
• Ensure that drivers send in the appropriate paperwork and that when they arrive there will be no barriers to leasing

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Experience in CDL driver safety and recruiting a must.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in DOT, FMCSA, and CDL requirements.
• Proficient in Tenstreet, Motive, Google Docs, Excel and Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Education and Experience:

• Experienced DOT Officer preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Five years or more of related experience required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.