Area Safety Manager

About the role

The Area Safety Manager position is critical to the safety and compliance success in Mid America. This position covers 26 locations and is responsible for Airgas' health and safety policies and procedures. The position also ensures compliance with OSHA and other state, local, or company specific regulations and that periodic safety and compliance audits are conducted (over 100 per year).

Responsibilities

• Promote and develop safe work behaviors.
• Aid and coach associates to reduce injuries and vehicle accidents.
• Plan, administer, and support ongoing safety programs to ensure compliance.
• Liaise between facility and internal and external auditors.
• Interpret Safety Policies, Regulations and Standards to recommend or provide direction.
• Keep facilities current with regulations concerning DOT, OSHA, EPA, and the FDA.
• Implement procedures and the control of those documents.
• Conduct internal audits of all governmental disciplines ensuring required documents, training, and safety measures are in place. Forwards findings to appropriate management staff for corrective actions.
• Plan industrial health and ergonomic risk assessment surveys or analysis.
• Assure all applicable training is performed at all locations.
• Meet all compliance and reporting requirements of Federal and State regulations.
• Assist Regional Safety Director in generating monthly safety meetings and data/presentations, which also include compliance presentations at branches, plants, and customer locations.
• Aid in creating training development packages (i.e. videos, Google Slides).
• Aid in setting up and maintaining all permits and maintain location files.
• Aid in medical manual updates, procedures, and controlling of said documentation.
• Be active in hazardous material operations, i.e. Airgas Emergency Response Organization (AERO), and other state and federal programs (PSM, RMP).
• Perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to: State medical registrations, Tier II Reporting and accident investigation and review.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least three years of relevant experience.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle with insurance coverage as required by company.
• Ability to be “on call” 24/7 for emergencies and to respond to DOT-related questions associated with the shipment of hazardous materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree a plus.
• Working knowledge of Safety and OSHA regulations preferred.
• Industrial gas experience a plus.

Skills

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Knowledge of OSHA and other regulatory standards.
• Experience with safety audits and compliance.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive family benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for parents with a 14-week paid child birth benefit.
• Future security with a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early access to benefits after 30 days of employment.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Benefits

• Comprehensive family benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for parents with a 14-week paid child birth benefit.
• Future security with a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early access to benefits after 30 days of employment.

Contact

Jeff Starr / Talent Acquisition Specialist / 845-768-2753 / Jeffrey.Starr-SC@airgas.com