About Proficient Auto Logistics

Proficient Auto Logistics (PAL) is a leading specialized freight company focused on providing auto transportation and logistics services. Formed via IPO in May 2024, PAL combined five industry-leading operating companies, and has since acquired a sixth. As a combined entity, we operate one of the largest auto transportation fleets in North America with over 1200 trucks, 50 terminal locations and 700 employees, a majority of whom are drivers.

We offer a broad range of auto transportation and logistics services, primarily focused on transporting finished vehicles from automotive production facilities, marine ports of entry, or regional rail yards to auto dealerships around the country. We have developed a differentiated business model due to our scale, breadth of geographic coverage, and embedded customer relationships with leading auto original equipment manufacturing companies (OEMs).

Job Summary

Responsible for fostering a culture of knowledge sharing, team building, and continuous improvement by engaging, equipping, and empowering employees to make safe decisions and deliver quality service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure company processes and practices meet regulatory and customer requirements
• Collaborate with Safety, Driver Development, and Claims departments to assess driver behaviors and develop corrective action plans
• Develop and nurture relationships with operating personnel and serve as a resource to build and ease communications which support a healthy safety and quality culture
• Collaborate with Safety and Risk Management team members to define, report, and improve key safety and quality performance measures
• Apply data-driven approaches to implement and monitor behavior-based and risk-based programs in support of safety culture goals and objectives
• Analyze and monitor safety and quality data, and develop actionable plans to improve safety and quality performance
• Provide statistical, programming, and project support to drive Safety and Quality improvements
• Assist with establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving safety and quality management systems
• Implement processes and training to promote and accelerate acceptance and understanding of safety and quality management processes
• Collaborate with operations leaders to align safety and quality processes with customer expectations and requirements, and resolve customer complaints
• Identify and eliminate inefficiencies and waste, and promote informed decision-making using 5S and Lean Six Sigma methods
• Conduct routine safety and quality observations to ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements
• Maintain accident and near miss incident investigation process, and monitor the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions
• Maintain safety, quality, and risk management data integrity
• Actively communicate the importance of Safety and Quality to engage key stakeholders and promote a Safety and Quality culture
• Remain current in scientific and regulatory principles to ensure relevant information and emerging risks are identified and managed
• Assist in developing and maintaining an ISO certified quality program
• Evaluate and coach employees on work-related activities to support Safety and Quality growth and development
• Establish, conduct, and manage safety, quality, and environmental audit processes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in quality, engineering, or safety-related field or a minimum of seven years industry experience in lieu of education.

Locations

• Jacksonville, FL
• Ogden, UT
• Dallas, TX

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations
• Knowledge of Quality tools, methods, and systems
• Experience with quality processes and procedures, including Total Quality Management, Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, and ISO 9000
• Ability to drive change and improve processes
• Ability to build and nurture relationships
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make time-sensitive deadlines
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Willingness to travel up to 30%

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.