Safety & Compliance Director
About the position At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. Airgas is hiring for a Safety and Compliance Director! We are looking for you! Strong passion for fostering an environment of Diversity, Inclusion and Respect. Experience with developing, contributing, and supporting Airgas' commitment to a World Class Service, exceeding customer expectations and building brand loyalty. This role is a hybrid position. The ideal candidate would be located in the Lawrenceville, GA area. However, we are open to this role sitting in Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania and Michigan. Job Description Summary : This position will report directly to the ANC Business President with dotted line reporting to the APG Division VP of Safety for alignment and support of Division goals and initiatives. They will also be responsible for overall Safety Performance, and Regulatory Compliance of the Airgas National Carbonation business unit and will lead a staff of 3 functional experts who provide front-line, field support. They will be expected to spend significant time in the field supporting drivers, technicians, and other elements of business operations Demonstrate Safety Leadership to lead Business initiatives & ensure ongoing Business priorities are met and safety KPIs achieved. Identify trends and develop strategies as part of a Safety Improvement Plan. Develop and execute annual audit plans. Identify any gaps in current processes and develop strategic plans to address them. Intelex & Group incident reporting (injury / illness, motor vehicle, security, property damage, RSE, PSSI, etc) reporting with focus on accuracy and promptness. Drive Division & SAFECOR resources to address business needs (Ex/ Driver Onboarding | IMS | Risk Management). Lead monthly safety meetings including development and distribution of materials Collaborate and coordinate with other Business Safety & Compliance Managers, as well as Division resources, to identify emerging issues, and develop new performance improvement programs to achieve a high level of safety performance and regulatory compliance. Lead crisis management & Incident Investigation for injuries, motor vehicles, and all incidents. Ensure corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) are identified, assigned, and driven to closure. Ensure a comprehensive Safety Management Program is in place and aligned with Division & SAFECOR initiatives Direct oversight of the complete workplace safety program and structure. MOC Process is followed. SOPs are comprehensive. Safety meetings are held. Training & materials provided on critical topics. Team Support across reporting, record keeping, and follow up related to audit activity. Assignment and tracking of annual safety performance goals. Periodic participation in driver engagements. Provide coaching to ABMs for addressing Lytx road safety events with drivers Provide training for employees on a wide range of safety topics including, driver training, product hazards and handling, safe work practices, first aid, emergency response, regulatory compliance and other topics as required. Lead team of Safety & Compliance Managers including performance management and employee development. Represent ANC on CGA CO2 committee, and provide related training and guidance to safety and ops teams. Work with division resources to ensure every existing stand tank has a P&ID on file and completed risk assessment. Ensure every new installation follows the standard project management process with P&ID provided by SME and completed risk assessment. Work with fleet SME to review standard truck design. Seek to incorporate safety improvements identified by drivers in the field or in response to good catch, PSSI, or incident. Responsibilities • Demonstrate Safety Leadership to lead Business initiatives & ensure ongoing Business priorities are met and safety KPIs achieved. • Identify trends and develop strategies as part of a Safety Improvement Plan. • Develop and execute annual audit plans. • Identify any gaps in current processes and develop strategic plans to address them. • Intelex & Group incident reporting (injury / illness, motor vehicle, security, property damage, RSE, PSSI, etc) reporting with focus on accuracy and promptness. • Drive Division & SAFECOR resources to address business needs (Ex/ Driver Onboarding | IMS | Risk Management). • Lead monthly safety meetings including development and distribution of materials • Collaborate and coordinate with other Business Safety & Compliance Managers, as well as Division resources, to identify emerging issues, and develop new performance improvement programs to achieve a high level of safety performance and regulatory compliance. • Lead crisis management & Incident Investigation for injuries, motor vehicles, and all incidents. • Ensure corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) are identified, assigned, and driven to closure. • Ensure a comprehensive Safety Management Program is in place and aligned with Division & SAFECOR initiatives • Direct oversight of the complete workplace safety program and structure. • Team Support across reporting, record keeping, and follow up related to audit activity. • Assignment and tracking of annual safety performance goals. • Periodic participation in driver engagements. • Provide coaching to ABMs for addressing Lytx road safety events with drivers • Provide training for employees on a wide range of safety topics including, driver training, product hazards and handling, safe work practices, first aid, emergency response, regulatory compliance and other topics as required. • Lead team of Safety & Compliance Managers including performance management and employee development. • Represent ANC on CGA CO2 committee, and provide related training and guidance to safety and ops teams. • Work with division resources to ensure every existing stand tank has a P&ID on file and completed risk assessment. • Ensure every new installation follows the standard project management process with P&ID provided by SME and completed risk assessment. • Work with fleet SME to review standard truck design. • Seek to incorporate safety improvements identified by drivers in the field or in response to good catch, PSSI, or incident. Requirements • High school diploma or equivalent. • 7-10 years of experience in several of the following disciplines: Worker’s Compensation, EPA, OSHA, DOT, and General Employee safety. • Supervisory experience including employee performance management. Nice-to-haves • Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college, preferably in safety, engineering or a related technical field. • Professional certification in Safety and Compliance (i.e. Certified Safety Professional) is a plus. • Experience in the DuPont© Stop Program, Smith System Defensive Driving Program and DriveCam are a plus Benefits • medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees • progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children • 401k plan with company matching funds • tuition reimbursement • discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents • Airgas Scholarship Program Apply tot his job