Kodiak Robotics

Operations Safety and Compliance Manager

Lancaster, TX

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 19 days ago

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About the role

The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector.
In 2024, Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer.
This position is embedded within Operations and focused on execution, readiness, and accountability.

Own safety execution across Operations, including OSS, drivers, depots, yards, and on-road activities.
Lead operational incident response from an execution perspective, including classification, response coordination, and post-incident follow-up.
Identify recurring operational safety risks and partner with Operations leadership to reduce repeat incidents.
Own FMCSA and DOT Motor Carrier compliance execution for Kodiak, maintaining audit readiness at all times. This includes IRP, IFTA, HVUT (2290), UCR, MCS-150, and state-specific filings.
Own drug and alcohol testing workflows for operational roles, including pre-employment, post-incident, random, and reasonable suspicion testing.
Partner with Training Operations to ensure training reflects real-world operational risks and expectations.
Leads cross-functional alignment across Operations, Safety, Legal, and People Operations through clear ownership, sound judgment, and operational credibility.
Partner with Operations leadership to define and track safety and compliance metrics that support execution and scale.
Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.
As an Operations Safety & Compliance Manager, you will own the execution of safety and regulatory compliance across Kodiak's operational environments.

5+ years of experience in operations, compliance, fleet management, or regulated operational environments.
Experience supporting audits, inspections, or regulatory reviews.
Strong operational mindset with the ability to translate policy into executable processes.
Experience working closely with frontline teams, drivers, and operational leaders.
Working knowledge of FMCSA and DOT regulations applicable to commercial operations.
Familiarity with driver compliance, vehicle compliance, and incident response workflows.

Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses
Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
Flexible PTO and generous parental leave policies
Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, an
Own driver compliance programs, including CDL qualifications, driver qualification files, HOS adherence and HOS logfile certification, medical certifications, and Clearinghouse requirements.

Support new sites, customers, and operational expansions with safety and compliance readiness reviews.
Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all.
The company delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous technology.

Should the position require, and Kodiak determines that a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status necessitate an export license, bar the candidate from the position, or otherwise fall under national security-rel

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