Director, Safety & Security

Company: Kenan Advantage Group
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: June 15, 2026

Job Description:

Position Summary ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN THE TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY This position is responsible for providing leadership in implementing, co mmunicating and managing all aspects of the company's safety programs across their assigned territory to support a culture that emphasizes the safety and security of the employees, customers, and general public as its number one priority Essential Functions Partner with Business Unit Leaders to collaboratively establish safety expectations for field employees Initiate and influence integration of safety policies and practices into terminal operations Guide and support managers in training and compliance efforts; provide coaching on effective interactions with operations and driver staff Develop and mentor direct reports Conduct formal performance reviews on an annual basis Analyze reports to identify trends in driver and mechanic safety incidents/accidents; develop coaching tools to address areas of concern; share tools with Safety Managers to implement at the terminal level and monitor progress towards goals Travel to site of vehicular, passenger and employee accidents/incidents to assist with investigation and determination of cause and preventability Represent company regarding safety, security and insurance legal matters; serve as liaison between the Safety Department and Risk Department with regards to liability claims Qualifications Bachelors degree in a business related field 7 years of safety experience 5 years of safety management experience 5 years transportation experience Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills 80% travel Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of associates so classified. Management retains the right to assign or reassign duties at any time. Job description is subject to change. All employees of the Company are expected to: Promote positive work habits including effective and timely communication, teamwork and respect for co-workers. Provide constructive guidance to other employees and representatives of third parties. Contribute to providing the highest quality of products and services to customers.

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