Safety & Compliance Specialist

Job description

Reporting to the Vice President Corporate Real Estate, Safety, Compliance and Loss Prevention the Safety and Compliance Specialist is responsible for overseeing safety and regulatory compliance across warehouse, transportation, and Last Mile operations. This position requires extensive knowledge of **DOT and FMCSA regulations**, as well as experience developing and implementing warehouse safety programs. Will work closely with Operations, Transportation, HR, Recruiting, Facilities, and third-party carrier partners to ensure compliance with regulatory and Company requirements, identify operational risks, investigate incidents, and implement corrective actions. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** - Oversee compliance with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and applicable state and local regulations. - Monitor driver and carrier qualification requirements, including MVRs, DQ files, insurance, background checks, and required certifications. - Monitor third-party carrier compliance and safety performance. - Conduct facility and operational safety inspections and risk assessments. - Develop, implement, and maintain warehouse safety programs, policies, SOPs, and training. - Identify safety hazards involving docks, racking, forklifts, trailers, pedestrian traffic, PPE, housekeeping, and other warehouse operations. - Investigate accidents, injuries, near misses, and transportation incidents and develop corrective actions. - Track safety and compliance issues through resolution. - Conduct safety training and communicate safety expectations to employees, drivers, helpers, and carrier partners. - Support regulatory audits, inspections, and compliance reviews. - Monitor safety trends and provide recommendations to management. - Partner with Operations and HR on safety-related employee and carrier issues. - Maintain accurate safety, compliance, training, and incident records. - Stay current on regulatory changes and ensure Company procedures are updated accordingly. - Other duties as assigned.