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Transportation Safety Manager Jobs in Normal, IL

Sysco

Environmental Health and Safety Leader

Lincoln, IL · On-site

$81K - $122K/yr

EHS-related training, environmental compliance, occupational health and safety, workers' compensation, transportation safety, contractor management, and business continuity. Identifying, assessing ...

Caterpillar

Transportation Manager

Morton, IL · On-site

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  • PTO

The International Transportation Solutions Manager manages a team of transportation professionals that oversees the International Transportation Parts & Components Business Solution and strives to ...

Avanzar Interior Technologies

Materials Manager

Normal, IL · On-site

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  • PTO

Logistics, Transportation & Customer Service * Oversee inbound and outbound transportation ... Safety & Compliance * Ensure compliance with all applicable BOS, IATF, company, customer, and ...

CLP Circular Services

General Manager

Normal, IL · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

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  • Life

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  • PTO

... safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational discipline. The General Manager ... Collaborates with transportation and logistics department to ensure timely inbound and outbound ...

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Pizza Hut

Assistant Manager - Hourly

Eureka, IL · On-site

... and safety codes, and company safety and security policy are met • Assists Profit & Loss ... transportation (not public transportation - you may need to drive to make deposits for the ...

Cintas

Sales Representative - First Aid & Safety

Bloomington, IL · On-site

$60K - $150K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Sales Representatives will also transport samples of products for presentations. Cintas provides a ... Management System Benefits Cintas offers comprehensive and competitive medical, dental and vision ...

Cintas

Sales Representative - First Aid & Safety

Bloomington, IL · On-site

$60K - $150K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Sales Representatives will also transport samples of products for presentations. Cintas provides a ... Management System Benefits Cintas offers comprehensive and competitive medical, dental and vision ...

Cintas

Sales Representative - First Aid and Safety

Bloomington, IL · On-site

$60K - $150K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Sales Representatives will also transport samples of products for presentations. Cintas provides a ... Management System Benefits Cintas offers comprehensive and competitive medical, dental and vision ...

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How much do transportation safety manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for transportation safety manager in Normal, IL is $73,032.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,200.00 and $83,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a transportation safety manager do?

A Transportation Safety Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with safety regulations and promoting best practices in transportation operations. They develop safety policies, conduct training programs, investigate accidents, and implement corrective actions to minimize risks. Additionally, they monitor compliance with federal, state, and local transportation laws and coordinate with regulatory agencies. Their goal is to create a safe working environment for drivers, employees, and the public while improving operational efficiency.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a transportation safety manager?

To thrive as a Transportation Safety Manager, you need in-depth knowledge of transportation regulations, risk assessment, and safety management, often supported by a degree in safety, logistics, or a related field. Experience with safety auditing tools, incident tracking software, and certifications such as OSHA or DOT compliance are highly valuable. Strong leadership, attention to detail, and effective communication set outstanding candidates apart in this field. These skills are crucial for ensuring compliance, minimizing safety risks, and fostering a culture of safety within transportation operations.

What are some common challenges faced by transportation safety managers and how are they addressed?

Transportation Safety Managers often face challenges such as ensuring company-wide compliance with complex and frequently changing regulations, addressing human error, and maintaining safety standards across diverse teams and locations. They address these by continually updating training programs, conducting regular safety audits, and fostering open communication to encourage prompt reporting and resolution of safety issues. Additionally, they collaborate closely with operations teams, drivers, and regulatory bodies to identify and mitigate safety risks. Proactive problem-solving and ongoing education are key components in overcoming these challenges and creating a safer work environment.

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Infographic showing various Transportation Safety Manager job openings in Normal, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,032 per year, or $35.1 per hour.

Environmental Health and Safety Leader

Sysco

Lincoln, IL • On-site

$81K - $122K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

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Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 322 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

106th of 365 rated logistics

Job description

Job Summary:
The responsibility of this role is to provide intermediate-level site EHS expertise to assigned business units, support the field safety team, and partner with EHS function to implement the global EHS management system.

The role aims to accomplish the following:
Supporting their sites in executing on various EHS processes including:
  • EHS-related training, environmental compliance, occupational health and safety, workers’ compensation, transportation safety, contractor management, and business continuity. Identifying, assessing, and controlling workplace hazards.
  • Escalating resistance/challenges to leadership and direct line manager to facilitate problem solving.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Execute injury prevention programs/initiatives to motivate and influence the creation of a world class safety culture and minimize injury risk.
  • Identify, assess, and control site-level hazards, including supporting Supervisors and direct line leaders in the investigation of incidents and completion of detailed incident investigation reports with root cause analyses.
  • Manage, deliver, and track compliance training programs as required by both regulatory agencies and Sysco policy.  Identify gaps and opportunities for training compliance and delivery based on injury trends, KPIs, and risk assessments.
  • Support the workers’ compensation claims process by completing OSHA determinations, identifying gaps in claims management, and promoting safe and early return to work as well as any other requirements related to general liability, motor vehicle, and property damage claims.
  • Partner and collaborate with all functional leaders to influence and help manage EHS resources, projects, and business decisions.
  • Provide input on the design of standardized safety systems, policies, training, campaigns and programs to reduce corporate and human capital risk, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
  • Support environmental compliance and claims programs (workers compensation, general liability, motor vehicle, property damage).

Education Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree with major course work in EHS, risk management safety/industrial/quality/ environmental engineering or a closely related field is required.

Education Preferred:
  • Master’s Degree with major course work in EHS, risk management safety/industrial/quality/ environmental engineering or a closely related field is preferred.

Experience Required:
  • 3+ years of EHS program management experience with large national or multi-national companies with multiple sites.

Experience Preferred:
  • 3-6 years of progressive EHS program management experience with large national or multi-national companies with multiple sites.

Licenses/Certification Required:
  • Associate Safety Professional (ASP) designation or ability to acquire designation within 1 year is preferred.

Licenses/Certification Preferred:
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation, Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or other professionally recognized certifications in EHS (ISO 14001/ISO 45001) are highly desirable.

Technical Skills and Abilities:
  • Strong background in and knowledge of federal, state, provincial, and local EHS requirements and industry standards/best practices (i.e. acts, regulations, codes, standards and case law), or ability to quickly learn same.
  • Strong skills in thoroughly researching regulatory and company requirements, and succinctly summarizing those requirements in simple language that is understandable to those outside of the EHS function.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interact and influence effectively with all levels of management, employees, and customers and union members.
  • Understanding of culture building practices and strategy.
  • Actively drives performance and vehemently strives to solve problems and follow projects through to completion.
  • Confidence to ask for support (site/functional leadership) when faced with resistance, budgetary limitations, personal conflicts, or when the situation would otherwise benefit from it.
  • Ability to coordinate planning and collaboration with other business functions in a way that is mutually beneficial and drives continuous improvement.
  • Ability to drive a strong EHS philosophy and implement programs designed to effectively change behavior and prevent injury using data and research-driven methods.
  • Ability to analyze and independently resolve a variety of difficult situations and problems using timely decision making.
  • Actively drives performance and vehemently strives to strategically solve problems and follow projects through to completion.
  • Ability to analyze and independently resolve a variety of difficult situations and problems using timely decision making.
  • Adapts well to and initiates change in the organization.

Language Requirements:
  • English Required; Bilingual in Spanish highly valued.

Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
  • The ability to sit, stand, drive, travel by air, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear for 8 hours per day.
  • The ability to frequently sit and reach with hands and arms.
  • The ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Travel Requirements:
  • Minimal travel.

Work Environment:
  • Must be able to utilize office equipment such as desktop/notebook computers, copiers, printers, scanners, telephones, and calculators. 
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  • Must be able to work in various indoor, outdoor, freezer and cooler climates and driving conditions for a 24 hour, 7 days a week operation.
  • Occasional work from home.

OVERVIEW:
Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

About Us
Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 71,000 colleagues, the company operates 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 700,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2022 that ended July 2, 2022, the company generated sales of more than $68 billion. Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco’s 2022 Sustainability Report and 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, can be found at www.sysco.com.

Compensation Range:
$81,600.00 - $122,400.00

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws.  Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.  

You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:
For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

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