Director of Safety

Director of Safety Byron Center, Michigan | Full-Time | Onsite (Some Travel Required) Build a Culture of Safety. Strengthen Compliance. Protect What Matters Most. Martin Transportation Systems (MTS) is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Safety to lead enterprise-wide safety, regulatory compliance, and risk management initiatives across our family of companies, including Martin Transportation Systems, Bay Logistics, and Keenan Marina. This is an outstanding opportunity for a proven safety leader to influence operations across multiple business units while partnering with ownership and company leadership to strengthen safety culture, reduce organizational risk, and ensure regulatory excellence. If you're looking for a position where your leadership can make a lasting impact on people, operations, and continuous improvement, we'd like to hear from you. About Us Martin Transportation Systems (MTS) is a privately held transportation and logistics company headquartered in Byron Center, Michigan. For more than 50 years, we've built our reputation on exceptional customer service, operational excellence, and strong relationships. Today our family of companies includes: Martin Transportation Systems Bay Logistics Keenan Marina Together we employ more than 1,500 team members throughout the United States and Canada while continuing to invest in our people, technology, and future growth. What You'll Do As Director of Safety, you'll provide leadership for: Transportation Safety & FMCSA Compliance Enterprise Risk Management OSHA & Occupational Safety Insurance Claims & Loss Prevention Accident Investigation & Crisis Response Workers' Compensation Programs Safety Training & Leadership Development Compliance Audits & Regulatory Readiness Safety Technology & Analytics Continuous Improvement Initiatives You'll lead a team of safety, compliance, and risk professionals while working closely with Operations, Human Resources, Maintenance, Finance, and company leadership to strengthen our safety culture and support our continued growth. The role includes responsibility for transportation safety, enterprise risk management, accident response, training, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration. What We're Looking For The successful candidate will bring: 10+ years of progressive safety leadership experience Experience leading safety programs within the transportation or logistics industry Extensive knowledge of FMCSA, DOT, OSHA, Workers' Compensation, accident investigation, and insurance claims Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills The ability to make sound decisions in fast-paced and high-pressure situations A passion for coaching others and building a proactive safety culture Preferred qualifications include a CDL, Certified Director of Safety (CDS), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), or Certified Risk Manager (CRM), as well as experience working with insurance carriers, brokers, and transportation litigation. ​ What We Offer We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes: Annual performance bonus opportunity Company vehicle Company cell phone Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid Time Off and holidays Opportunities for professional growth and development Schedule & Travel This position is based in Byron Center, Michigan and requires regular travel throughout the United States and Canada. Normal work hours are Monday through Friday. Because Martin Transportation Systems operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, this role also participates in the company's on-call response for serious accidents and critical incidents involving company personnel, the public or equipment. Why Join MTS? At Martin Transportation Systems, safety is more than compliance—it's fundamental to how we operate. We're looking for a collaborative leader who enjoys solving complex challenges, developing people, and partnering across departments to build a safer, stronger organization. If you're ready to help shape the future of safety, risk, and compliance for a growing family of companies, we'd love to hear from you. Director of Safety Byron Center, Michigan | Full-Time Build a Culture of Safety. Strengthen Compliance. Protect What Matters Most. Martin Transportation Systems (MTS) is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Safety to lead enterprise-wide safety, regulatory compliance, and risk management initiatives across our family of companies, including Martin Transportation Systems, Bay Logistics, and Keenan Marina. This is an outstanding opportunity for a proven safety leader to influence operations across multiple business units while partnering with ownership and company leadership to strengthen safety culture, reduce organizational risk, and ensure regulatory excellence. If you're looking for a position where your leadership can make a lasting impact on people, operations, and continuous improvement, we'd like to hear from you. About Us Martin Transportation Systems (MTS) is a privately held transportation and logistics company headquartered in Byron Center, Michigan. For more than 50 years, we've built our reputation on exceptional customer service, operational excellence, and strong relationships. Today our family of companies includes: Martin Transportation Systems Bay Logistics Keenan Marina Together we employ more than 1,500 team members throughout the United States and Canada while continuing to invest in our people, technology, and future growth. What You'll Do As Director of Safety, you'll provide leadership for: Transportation Safety & FMCSA Compliance Enterprise Risk Management OSHA & Occupational Safety Insurance Claims & Loss Prevention Accident Investigation & Crisis Response Workers' Compensation Programs Safety Training & Leadership Development Compliance Audits & Regulatory Readiness Safety Technology & Analytics Continuous Improvement Initiatives You'll lead a team of safety, compliance, and risk professionals while working closely with Operations, Human Resources, Maintenance, Finance, and company leadership to strengthen our safety culture and support our continued growth. The role includes responsibility for transportation safety, enterprise risk management, accident response, training, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration. What We're Looking For The successful candidate will bring: 10+ years of progressive safety leadership experience Experience leading safety programs within the transportation or logistics industry Extensive knowledge of FMCSA, DOT, OSHA, Workers' Compensation, accident investigation, and insurance claims Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills The ability to make sound decisions in fast-paced and high-pressure situations A passion for coaching others and building a proactive safety culture Preferred qualifications include a CDL, Certified Director of Safety (CDS), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), or Certified Risk Manager (CRM), as well as experience working with insurance carriers, brokers, and transportation litigation. ​ What We Offer We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes: Annual performance bonus opportunity Company vehicle Company cell phone Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid Time Off and holidays Opportunities for professional growth and development Schedule & Travel This position is based in Byron Center, Michigan and requires regular travel throughout the United States and Canada. Normal work hours are Monday through Friday. Because Martin Transportation Systems operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, this role also participates in the company's on-call response for serious accidents and critical incidents involving company personnel, the public or equipment. Why Join MTS? At Martin Transportation Systems, safety is more than compliance—it's fundamental to how we operate. We're looking for a collaborative leader who enjoys solving complex challenges, developing people, and partnering across departments to build a safer, stronger organization. If you're ready to help shape the future of safety, risk, and compliance for a growing family of companies, we'd love to hear from you.