Director of Safety and Compliance

TTX Company is a leading provider of railcars and freight car management services within the North American rail industry. With a strong commitment to improving the efficiency of rail transportation, TTX partners daily with railroads across the continent to ensure that the movement of goods is optimized by offering a pool of railcars that maximizes loadings and minimizes empty miles. Safety is a foundational principle embedded in the company’s culture, driving their mission to protect employees, maintain regulatory compliance, and foster an environment of continuous improvement. As a trusted name in the railroad industry, TTX values collaboration, accountability, innovation, and the dedication of its workforce to uphold their reputation as an industry leader.

The role of Director, Safety & Compliance at TTX is a pivotal leadership position responsible for steering the company’s enterprise-wide safety and compliance initiatives. Situated primarily in Charlotte, NC, this hybrid role requires frequent travel to TTX facilities and operational sites across North America. For exceptional candidates with significant railroad safety leadership experience, there is flexibility regarding location, emphasizing the strategic importance and seniority of this position.

The Director, Safety & Compliance acts as a key advisor to executive leadership and operational teams, ensuring that safety remains a top priority in business decisions while maintaining full compliance with all relevant federal, state, provincial, and local regulations such as OSHA and FRA. This leadership role encompasses responsibility for the development and execution of comprehensive safety programs, training initiatives, compliance reporting, and risk management strategies throughout all TTX operating locations.

The successful candidate will provide guidance and mentorship to the Safety team, uphold regulatory relationships, and serve as the main liaison with external auditors, regulatory bodies, and safety consultants. This role demands an individual with deep expertise in occupational health and safety, compliance management, and the ability to influence cultural change supporting a high-performing, safety-first mindset. In addition to ensuring regulatory compliance, the Director will champion continuous improvement efforts, leveraging analytics and technology to enhance reporting accuracy, operational efficiency, and safety performance.

This is a highly visible, impactful role that offers a unique opportunity to lead safety strategy in a respected organization well-known for its commitment to excellence and safety. Candidates will find themselves in a collaborative culture that values leadership, integrity, accountability, and innovation while providing resources for professional development and career growth. The Director, Safety & Compliance will play a critical role in shaping the company’s safety culture, strengthening risk mitigation, and ensuring all employees have the training and tools necessary to operate safely. Their success will be measured by the advancement of safety culture, reduction of operational risk, and the alignment of safety strategies with broader business objectives.

In addition to leadership responsibilities, the position involves strategic planning, auditing, incident investigation, compliance management, and fostering partnerships across various departments including operations, engineering, maintenance, and human resources. The role carries the responsibility to travel extensively throughout North America, connecting with TTX’s broad footprint and reinforcing safety principles at every level of the organization.

TTX offers a competitive total rewards package that includes salary, annual incentives, retirement benefits, comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, professional development resources, and educational assistance. This ensures the Director, Safety & Compliance is supported both professionally and personally. The role’s physical requirements involve standard office environments combined with frequent field visits, and accommodations are made to ensure all individuals can perform the essential functions of the role effectively.

Overall, this is a strategic leadership opportunity designed for a safety expert with a passion for operational excellence and regulatory compliance, who is ready to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, highly respected company.