PODS · 2 days ago
VP - Enterprise Safety
East Point, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$220K/yr - $240K/yr
15+ years expPODS is a leader in transportation and logistics, seeking a Vice President of Enterprise Safety to develop and execute a comprehensive safety vision across North America. This role involves strategic leadership in safety culture, regulatory compliance, and risk management, ensuring alignment with business objectives and driving organizational transformation.
DeliveryDelivery ServiceSelf-Storage
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive, enterprise-wide Safety strategy that aligns with PODS' business objectives and establishes the organization as a recognized industry leader in safety performance, with accountability for achieving specific safety performance targets including TRIR and vehicle incident frequency
Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on safety matters, regulatory trends, emerging risks, and opportunities to enhance organizational safety performance
Lead the transformation of organizational safety culture through innovation, data-driven decision making, and behavior-based safety principles that drive measurable improvements in safety outcomes
Champion a proactive, prevention-focused safety philosophy across all levels of the organization, moving beyond regulatory compliance to industry-leading practices
Develop and execute a comprehensive Safety Technology Roadmap, including management of a Safety Management System (SMS) to support scalable operations and real-time safety monitoring
Build, develop, and lead a high-performing safety organization with clearly defined roles, responsibilities, and career development pathways to support enterprise growth, including direct management of safety professionals and comprehensive succession planning to build bench strength across the safety function
Establish organizational structure, resource allocation, budget planning, and technology infrastructure necessary to achieve strategic safety objectives and scale operations effectively
Drive accountability across all business units for safety performance through clear metrics, executive scorecards, and integration of safety KPIs into organizational performance management systems
Partner with HR to integrate safety competencies into talent acquisition, performance management, succession planning, and leadership development programs
Maintain executive accountability for enterprise-wide compliance with all federal, state, and local safety regulations including OSHA, DOT, FMCSA standards, EPA emissions compliance and emerging regulatory requirements
Direct the management of driver compliance programs, including oversight of CDL driver files, qualification standards, continuous monitoring systems, and hours-of-service compliance across the 1,000+ driver workforce operating in a complex multi-jurisdictional environment
Establish and maintain enterprise risk management frameworks that identify, assess, and mitigate safety risks across operations, implementing predictive analytics and leading indicators
Lead strategic relationships with regulatory agencies (i.e., FMCSA, OSHA, EPA, state DOTs), industry associations, and external auditors, representing PODS' safety interests and staying ahead of regulatory developments
Coordinate with Internal Audit function to ensure alignment on safety audits, compliance monitoring, and internal control assessments, maintaining integrated governance frameworks
Design and implement innovative safety programs, training curricula, and certification pathways that address safety-sensitive operations, emergency preparedness, specialized operational needs, and clean fleet transition strategies aligned with environmental sustainability goals
Leverage advanced safety technologies, telematics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics platforms to drive predictive safety interventions, optimize fleet performance, and identify at-risk behaviors before incidents occur
Develop comprehensive incident investigation protocols, and root cause analysis methodologies that drive continuous improvement and prevent recurrence
Establish enterprise safety dashboard and reporting frameworks providing real-time visibility into leading and lagging indicators for executive decision-making, with integration into ESG reporting requirements and sustainability frameworks
Own and continuously optimize the safety technology platform stack, ensuring seamless integration across telematics, incident management, training systems, and compliance monitoring tools
Build strategic partnerships with Operations, Risk Management, Finance, HR, IT, Internal Audit, and Legal to ensure seamless integration of safety priorities across all business functions and enterprise-wide consistency in safety standards
Lead organizational change management initiatives to drive adoption of safety programs, secure executive sponsorship, overcome resistance to cultural transformation, and embed safety accountability at all organizational levels
Manage and assist with strategic vendor relationships with third-party safety providers, fleet management partners, and technology vendors, ensuring optimal value delivery, service level achievement, and strategic alignment with organizational objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Transportation Management, Occupational Safety, Business Administration, or related field required
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Director of Safety (CDS) from NATMI is required
Minimum of 15 years of progressive safety and risk management experience with at least 8 years in senior leadership roles (Director level or above)
Minimum of 5 years of experience in executive safety leadership roles (Vice President or equivalent), demonstrating strategic safety program development and executive-level stakeholder management
Deep expertise in FMCSA, DOT, OSHA and EPA regulations with demonstrated experience navigating complex regulatory environments and managing regulatory relationships at the federal, state and provincial levels
Proven track record of executive leadership in transportation, logistics, or supply chain organizations with large commercial fleets (500+ vehicles), demonstrating measurable improvements in safety performance, reduced incident rates, enhanced compliance, and successful safety culture transformation
Experience implementing a Safety Management System (SMS) in complex operational environments, including platform evaluation, vendor selection, change management, and successful enterprise-wide deployment
Demonstrated experience with EPA emissions compliance, clean fleet transition strategies, and environmental sustainability initiatives aligned with corporate ESG objectives
Strategic mindset with demonstrated ability to develop and execute multi-year safety strategies, secure executive support, manage organizational change, and deliver measurable results in complex, matrix organizations
Executive presence and communication skills with proven ability to influence C-suite leaders, present safety scorecards to Board of Directors, represent the organization to regulatory agencies, and inspire organizational commitment to safety excellence
Advanced knowledge of safety management technologies, telematics systems, data analytics platforms, and emerging technologies in fleet safety and risk management
Demonstrated success in building and developing high-performing teams, establishing organizational structures, succession planning for safety roles, and creating cultures of accountability and continuous improvement
Strong business acumen with experience in budget management (P&L accountability), financial analysis, ROI justification for safety investments, and balancing safety priorities with business objectives
Proven crisis management and decision-making capabilities in high-pressure situations, including incident response, catastrophic event management, regulatory investigations, and organizational emergencies
Experience working in multi-site, geographically dispersed organizations (including cross-border operations) with demonstrated ability to drive consistency in safety standards while respecting regional operational differences and regulatory variations
Travel requirement: Approximately 50-60% to support field operations, conduct site visits, build stakeholder relationships, and represent PODS at industry forums
Preferred
Master's degree or MBA strongly preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, personal days)
Paid holidays
Parental leave / family leave
Bonus eligibility / incentive pay
Professional development / training reimbursement
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Commuter benefits / transit subsidies (if available)
Other fringe benefits (e.g. wellness credits)
Company
PODS
PODS is a portable moving and storage company that provides residential and commercial services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-12-20Seed
2014-12-22Acquired
2003-01-01Seed
Leadership Team
Kathryn Marinello
President and Chief Executive Officer
Laureen Druker
Chief Human Resources Officer
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