Corporate Safety Manager
Penske Truck Leasing · Reading
Field Safety Manager
Penske Truck Leasing is seeking a driven and experienced Safety and Compliance Professional to join our team at our Corporate Headquarters in Reading, PA. In this high-impact role, you will ensure compliance with safety programs, policies, and procedures to enhance compliance and reduce risk across our customer base and field branch operations. You will champion a culture of safety by collaborating cross-functionally with multiple departments to drive safe performance, reduce associate injuries, and lower workers' compensation claims — all while building strong professional relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
As a key leader within the organization, you will help coordinate and guide a team of Safety Specialists, ensuring they consistently meet customer expectations while also delivering and engaging in training programs for newly hired, promoted, and seasoned maintenance staff alike. The ideal candidate is a results-oriented professional with a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead with confidence in a fast-paced, high-demand environment. If you are passionate about safety and ready to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.
This role requires significant travel more than 50%
Major Responsibilities
- Ensure full compliance with OSHA and FMCSA regulations by managing, improving, and coordinating company compliance metrics including CSA scores, Driver Qualification (DQ) File Compliance, and the Do Not Drive (DND) List. Serve as the primary point of contact for OSHA inspections and lead remediation efforts.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Safety Specialists, fostering a high-performing culture through ongoing training, coaching, and professional development. Ensure team members are well-versed in DOT and OSHA regulations and consistently equipped to deliver exceptional support to Penske customers.
- Facilitate safety training programs for field staff and corporate-sponsored leadership events, delivering engaging and impactful content that promotes a culture of safety at every level of the organization.
- Manage and resolve customer inquiries and complaints with professionalism and urgency, ensuring a high standard of service and satisfaction across all interactions.
- Build and execute proactive accident and injury prevention strategies, with the goal of reducing workplace incidents and driving down workers' compensation claims over time.
- Establish, monitor, and analyze key performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of Safety Specialists and measure safety performance across branches, districts, and areas — using data to drive continuous improvement.
- Partner closely with the Workers' Compensation Manager to develop and implement sustainable injury reduction plans that create lasting, measurable improvements in associate safety.
- Support organizational priorities by taking on additional projects and initiatives as directed by the Director of Safety & Workers' Compensation.
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