Christopher Black
Camden
Summary
Dynamic Safety Manager with proven success at Bison Transport USA, specializing in safety compliance coordination and employee training. Expert in risk assessment and policy development, enhancing safety standards across multiple divisions. Recognized for strong leadership and problem-solving skills, driving significant improvements in safety performance and regulatory adherence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Manager - Driver Development
Bison Transport USA
Amherst
04.2024 - Current
- Coordinated entry-level commercial driver training program for Bison USA.
- Analyzed training needs to develop new programs or modify and improve existing.
- Facilitated integration of three company divisions' training departments.
- Conducted day-to-day safety management for the Southeast Region.
- Assisted in the development of onboarding processes for new hires.
Regional Safety Manager
Bison Transport USA
Sumter
06.2022 - 03.2025
- Oversaw daily safety initiatives throughout Southeastern region.
- Oversaw Driver Orientation for Eastern Division of Bison USA.
- Monitored and managed the CSA program for the Eastern Division of Bison USA.
- Directed and managed disciplinary action and remedial training for drivers domiciled in southern terminals.
- Inspected facilities regularly for compliance with OSHA standards.
- Developed and implemented safety policies, procedures, and standards.
Regional Safety Manager
Hartt Transportation Systems
Sumter
09.2015 - 06.2022
- Oversaw daily safety initiatives throughout Southeastern region.
- Oversaw driver orientation for Southeastern Terminals.
- Monitored and managed the CSA program for Hartt Transportation Systems.
- Directed and managed disciplinary action and remedial training for drivers domiciled in southern terminals.
- Inspected facilities regularly for compliance with OSHA standards.
- Developed and implemented safety policies, procedures, and standards.
- Conducted safety evaluations during customer site visits.
- Performed driver observations within the Southeast region.
- Served as the company liaison to the South Carolina Trucking Association
Operations Supervisor
Penske Logistics
West Columbia
05.2012 - 09.2015
- Directed port drayage activities in Charleston and Savannah.
- Managed coordination of intermodal shipping schedules with maritime carriers.
- Conducted site safety training and chaired the location's safety committee.
- Conducted Smith System training with drivers, and coordinated quarterly and annual certifications.
- Conducted regular ride-alongs with drivers to monitor driving practices at ports, rail yards, and customer sites.
- Conducted in-depth investigations of driver accidents.
- Conducted and executed new risk assessments to enhance driver safety during routine operations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Benedict College
Columbia, SC12-2017
Skills
- Safety Compliance Coordination
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk assessment
- Employee training
- Accident investigation
- Incident reporting
- Training program development
- Knowledgeable in CSA
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Policy development
- Interpersonal skills
- Safety procedures enforcement
- Safety Regulations Interpretation
Certification
- OSHA 10 completion 2022
- NATMI CDS exam scored in the 96th percentile 2018
- Certified Forklift Safety Trainer
- Smith System Certified Trainer 2015-2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Safety Manager - Driver Development
Bison Transport USA
04.2024 - Current
Regional Safety Manager
Bison Transport USA
06.2022 - 03.2025
Regional Safety Manager
Hartt Transportation Systems
09.2015 - 06.2022
Operations Supervisor
Penske Logistics
05.2012 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Benedict College
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