Transportation Safety Coordinator - #256319

About Poet

At POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible. For over thirty-five years, our drive and passion to change the world has enabled us to become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and a leader in sustainable products in the world.

CULTURE IS KING AT POET

We’re all on the same team. We always communicate. And we park our egos at the door. These aren’t just slogans on our walls. It’s the way we do things at POET. We provide an environment for team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance. It’s the best way to optimize health, wellness, and productivity in a sustainable way. We work hard. We play hard. We have frequent team events, volunteer efforts, and we know how to celebrate wins!

Job Summary & Responsibilities

As a Transportation Safety Coordinator, you will work directly with our Compliance team, fleet management, dispatch, commercial driving staff and leadership team. This role will be responsible for creating a vision for our transportation safety program and implementing the path to achieve that vision. Your primary areas of focus are related to minimizing risks associated with driving commercial vehicles through helping to develop and implement a safety and training strategy, tracking progress of participants and staying informed of the rapidly and ever-changing regulatory environment surrounding hazardous materials and DOT requirements at local, state and federal levels. This role will promote, direct and coordinate safety efforts across multiple groups and locations throughout our company.

• Plans, schedules and conducts safety meetings based on needs, training goals and objectives.
• Responds to emergency situations and investigates all accidents/incidents and maintains accident register and follows up with all involved parties, communicates with compliance and leadership, determines fault and provides post-accident/incident follow up and retrains drivers as required.
• Work with drivers, fleet and dispatch team to determine needs and develop action items/plans as needed to address concerns.
• Provide direction and guidance to location trainers. Develop and monitor contents of classroom and field training to ensure compliance. Teach classes as required and schedule and conduct re-certification and re-training when necessary or required.
• Communicates with government agencies, insurance providers, and other stakeholders to maintain compliance with safety regulations and to manage risk.
• There will be other projects, tasks and functions associated with this role as we continue to grow and find new challenges.
  
  

This is an on-site role located in Wichita, KS.

• Since we’re all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skill may be put to a lot of other uses!
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• 3+ years’ experience in a safety related field such as trucking, transportation or logistics with a high school diploma or equivalent required
• with a high school diploma.
• Bachelor’s/Associate’s degree in related is preferred.
• You have demonstrated an ability to implement a vision and a cost effective, yet world class safety program for a hazardous materials truck transportation company.
• You have the ability to travel 50% of the time and sometimes without notice.
• You are patient and can remain levelheaded and effectively communicate while managing high intensity situations involving accidents and/or incidents.
• You know the basics of Microsoft’s Office Suite, TMW, PeopleNet or other Transportation software platforms and are capable of learning new programs.
• You communicate effectively. You write well and speak articulately. You are comfortable communicating in writing and over the phone.
• You are a proactive self-starter, able to work independently and within a team structure.
• You like helping people. You really enjoy exceeding someone else’s expectations.
• You pay attention to the details but also see the “big picture.” For you, anything worth doing is worth doing right, every time.
• You are a learner, not afraid of taking on new things and stretching yourself. You are not afraid to ask questions, as you’re always looking to improve and help others.
  
  

A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• High level of personal integrity Sense of urgency which drives results
• Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to embrace and promote change
• Innovative mindset
• Ability to think objectively
• Self-awareness in the face of uncertainty
• Ability to work in a team environment
  
  

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

At POET, we encourage internal development and growth by allowing team members to carve their own path to success. Leaders support team members with the necessary resources to develop their skills, achieve goals, and create the most value. We believe in developing our team members to their highest potential and recognizing contributions that add value to the organization. Each new team member’s position and compensation are carefully determined by considering their unique qualifications and skillset.

Benefits

For eligible team members

• Comprehensive benefits package: Individual and family plans for health, dental, & vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution
• Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonuses and Bi-Annual Incentive Bonuses
• Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions
• 401K with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays – 40 hours available on day ONE!
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Attractive Relocation Assistance and Bonus Programs for qualifying positions and/or locations
  
  

Other Perks

For eligible team members

• A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person – mentally, physically, and spiritually
• Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements
• Safety and cold weather gear reimbursements
• Discounted home and auto insurance
  
  

POET is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). POET complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding hiring and employment. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.