Manager, Safe Fleet Process Owner

Job Description

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Manager, Safe Fleet Process Owner located in New Brunswick, New Jersey; Raynham, Massachusetts; West Chester, Pennsylvania; Warsaw, Indiana; Cork, Ireland; or Leeds, UK. The Manager, Fleet/Road Safety is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing global fleet and road safety programs to ensure compliance, reduce risk, and direct continuous improvement in transportation safety performance. This role leads cross functional initiatives to protect employees, contractors, and the public and supports business objectives through effective risk management and regulatory compliance.

Locations

Cork, Cork, Ireland; Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland; New Brunswick, New Jersey; Raynham, Massachusetts; West Chester, Pennsylvania; Warsaw, Indiana; Cork, Ireland; Leeds, UK

Responsibilities

• 30% - Develop, implement, and maintain global fleet and road safety policies, procedures, and standards.
• 20% - Lead incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes for fleet/road safety events.
• 15% - Analyze fleet safety data, trends, and KPIs; report findings to senior leadership and recommend improvements.
• 15% - Coordinate driver training, qualification, and safety awareness programs across all regions.
• 10% - Manage compliance with applicable transportation, road safety, and fleet regulations (local, regional, global).
• 5% - Collaborate with procurement, operations, and HR to ensure safe vehicle selection, maintenance, and driver management.
• 5% - Support sustainability initiatives related to fleet operations (e.g., emissions reduction, eco driving).

Other Duties

• Participate in EHS&S audits and assessments.
• Develop and mentor regional office/deliver/fleet specialists and commercial leaders/teams by providing technical training, expertise, and solutions.
• Develop, implement, and help coordinate road safety training modules and coordinate regional trainings with regional office/deliver/fleet specialists.
• Support crisis management and emergency response related to fleet incidents.
• Represent the company in external fleet safety forums and industry groups.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Bachelor's degree in Safety, Engineering, Transportation, or a related field.
• Related experience: 6-8+ years in fleet/road safety management or EHS.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Expertise in fleet safety regulations and standards.
• Ability to work in a cross regional, cross sector, and cross functional team; strong analytical and data management skills.
• Experience with incident investigation and corrective action.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Strategic vendor/supplier management skills.
• Valid driver license and good driving history.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Preferred education: Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in global fleet safety programs.
• Familiarity with sustainability and emissions reduction strategies.
• Certification in road safety or fleet management (e.g., CSP, CSM, Fleet Safety Certification).

Travel

• Required: Yes.
• Type of travel: Domestic and international site visits, audits, and training.

Salary and Benefits

Base pay range: €70,100.00 - €121,210.00.

Benefits include an annual bonus with a target percentage of pay depending on pay grade/location, vacation days, parental leave (minimum 12 weeks), bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, wellbeing reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health, service anniversary and recognition awards, and various insurance plans for employees and eligible dependents.