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.
ResponsibilitiesTo 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 guidelinesMonitor driver qualification files and the hiring and selection processReview hours of service records for accuracyEnsure DOT drug / alcohol program is compliant with regulationsWork in collaboration with transportation team and maintenance vendors to ensure PM compliantMaintain the driver handbook in collaboration with HR and legal: the collection of safety regulations, processes, and best practices for our driversDevelop materials and conduct training for drivers and leaders in the implementation of the Transportation Safety Management SystemDevelop materials and conduct training for SQC on Fleet Safety and Compliance Programs and governance activitiesOversee and implement the elements of a Crash Management process including coordination of reporting, investigation, documentation and management of incidentsReview accident file contents for accuracy and documents neededGatekeeper for accident preventable decisions and ensure proper accountability deliveredProvide a comprehensive and accurate monthly report containing appropriate metricsProvide monthly scorecards which include tactics and activities from a National perspectiveMentor the competency of managers in safety management practices, protocols and proceduresConduct an overall DOT compliance course 2 times per yearTeach PACE ride along principles to ManagementEnsure in vehicle driver training is completed with every active driverCreate and communicate the accident management protocolPerform accident investigation training to all levels of the OrganizationConduct audits and inspections of private fleet to monitor complianceConduct DOT compliance audits at regulated sites and institute a site self-inspection protocol for all sitesConduct maintenance vendor audits to determine maintenance compliance with FMCSR regulationsConduct periodic inspections of 3rd party administration compliance with DQF, CSA & D&A program requirementsMonitor CSA Basic Scores to address trends and drive performanceOversee and monitor roadside inspection process reportsMaintain roadside inspection documentation and coach field management on roadside inspection issuesProvide expertise in the areas of Fleet Safety & Compliance assessments, capital projects, work orders, and general related issuesWork cross-functionally (e.g., Operations, HR, Legal, IT) to ensure corporate policies effectively drive compliance with all laws, regulations and company policies and proceduresSupport employee and contractor engagement; collect and evaluate Fleet Safety & Compliance concernsSupport company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrityImplement Fleet Safety & Compliance strategy as set forth by Chick-fil-A Supply® Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain, or related field10+ years transportation management and/ or safety management experiencePossess extensive knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 regulationsExtensive knowledge of federal and state safety laws, particularly DOT, FMCSR, and OSHA standardsWorking knowledge of Analytical Tools (Hyperion, Data Mining/Reporting) and other logistics software (ELD systems)Working knowledge of the performance management/ monitoring systemsAnalysis and identification of risk trends, problems and solutionsAbility to interact cooperatively, collaboratively, and cross functionally with others as a teamUnderstand and apply meaningful operations and safety performance metricsAbility to lead and influence in a matrix organizationAbility 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 ManagementHave at least 5 years in food distribution operations Minimum Years of Experience 10 Travel Requirements 25% Required Level of Education Bachelor's Degree Preferred Level of Education Master's Degree Major/Concentration Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain or related field Submit Resume ApplyApplyShareRefer this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Interested in this opportunity?Chick-fil-A, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Application FAQs