Leggett & Platt Hiring for Driver Recruiter & Safety Manager Job at Carthage, MO Full Time

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Driver Recruiter & Safety Manager within our Logistics team to help support our business. As a global-diversified manufacturing company, it’s sometimes hard to explain all the different things we do. We like to say, “we’re the biggest company no one has ever heard of.” We are confident you interact with one of our products in your daily life without knowing it. Whether it’s the mattress you sleep on, the car you drive, the plane you fly on, or the furniture you sit on, our high-quality components are there supporting you.

As a Driver Recruiter & Safety Manager you will report to the Staff VP -Domestic Logistics and work closely with the logistics management team. You will be responsible for overseeing key driver programs including the Smith System Driver training, driver safety, driver recruiting, and the student driver training program just to name a few. You will also oversee one direct report, a Driver Recruiter.

So, what will you be doing as a Driver Recruiter & Safety Manager?

• Provide direction on recruiting tactics and techniques, and resource allocation to assist with recruiter development and improve time to fill.
• Develop, manage and oversee our driver programs: Student Driver Training program, Smith System Driver Training program, Safety Training program, and others driver programs.
• Develop Quarterly driver safety online program along with a weekly safety bulletin for distribution.
• Evaluate driver performance, mentor drivers, complete road observations, and conduct accident investigations.
• Support our operating groups by collaborating on best practices and advising/developing new procedures to ensure operational excellence.
• Handle all HR activities for drivers including on-boarding, off-boarding, training, etc.
• Work closely with Corporate HR on company-wide initiatives impacting our driver workforce.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, HR or related field
• Minimum of 3+ years of related experience
• Experience working knowledge of all D.O.T regulations
• Certified Smith System Trainer or willingness to become certified
• Strong understanding of driver safety programs and accident investigation process
• Strong Excel skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to communicate
• Ability to create and deliver presentations

Things we consider a plus:

• Knowledge of Smith System, Infinit-I, Tenstreet, Randall Reilly or other safety/HR related software

Reasons You’ll Love It Here

Our benefits may vary slightly from one location to the next, but what you will find, is that we offer: medical, dental, and vision insurance; as well as paid vacation, paid personal time, and various opportunities to give back to your local community. One convenient fact about our medical plan, is that we offer tele-visits, so you don’t have to leave the comfort of your home when you are feeling under the weather! We also strongly encourage and provide opportunities for learning and professional development.

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for? Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

Our Commitment to You

We’re proud of the fact that we are strongly rooted in being an inclusive, people-focused organization. Our company culture reflects values like integrity, ownership, and authenticity. We take these to heart, and if you do as well, you’ll fit right in.

Leggett & Platt Inc. is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Leggett & Platt Inc. will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

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