DOT Program Specialist at Land O'Lakes, Inc. in ARDEN HILLS, Minnesota

Job Description:

DOT Program Specialist

This position is responsibility for DOT program management and regulatory compliance for the 8 registered Land O'Lakes Commercial Fleets subject to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requirements. This encompasses 500+ drivers and 700+ vehicles. This role supports all Fleets in training, implementing performance standards, new hire, and standardizing best practices to reduce risk.

Required Experience/Knowledge/Skills (to be able to perform this job):

• 2-5 years of experience with DOT Regulatory Compliance
  
  


• High School Diploma or GED
  
  


• Substantial expertise in DOT 49 CFR Driver & D&A regulations
  
  


• Ability to effectively and efficiently communicate/collaborate with multiple levels of the organization to improve efficiencies while ensuring compliance
  
  


• Critical thinking skills and detail-oriented with excellent organizational and analytical skills
  
  


• Understand the distribution, transportation, and warehousing of agricultural commodities
  
  


• Identify opportunities to make changes to improve processes and procedures, address weaknesses in process and implement a solution
  
  


• Must be detail-oriented with excellent analytical skills
  
  


• Strong organizational skills, able to balance multiple priorities and projects with the capability to make course corrections quickly when needed
  
  


• Independently makes sound, informed decisions, particularly under time pressure
  
  


• Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently without supervision
  
  


• Translate and communicate regulations, laws, and policies, to provide guidance for others who are not direct reports to stay compliant with Federal and State regulations
  
  


• Organizational Support - Upholds organizational values and meets productivity standards; Follows policies and procedures; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Follows instructions and responds to management direction; Uses time efficiently; Prioritizes and completes tasks accurately and in a timely manner, detail oriented and time-sensitive minded; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals
  
  


• Accurately interpret and communicate regulations, and policies
  
  


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint) & LOL communication platforms
  
  

Preferred Experience/Knowledge/Skills:

• 5+ years of experience with DOT Regulatory Compliance
  
  


• 4 year degree or higher
  
  

Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 based on experience

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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