Airgas

Safety Manager

Airgas

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Appleton • Wisconsin • United States

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About the role

  • The Safety Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating the area’s loss control initiatives.
  • The Safety Manager coordinates training for regulatory safety & compliance, claims management, auditing for compliance with standard operating procedures.
  • The expected results are development of a team that is compliant with the requirements of the regulatory agency(s) in areas where Airgas operates in order to reduce the financial exposure of the employees and shareholders of the company further supporting business growth in a safe and compliant manner.
  • Champions and promotes a strong safety and compliance culture implementing programs to ensure associate safety and company regulatory compliance.
  • Manages, delivers, conducts training and performs audits on Airgas various standard operating procedures (SOP) including the Safety Manual, Medical Gas Manual and other pertinent corporate compliance manuals and initiatives.
  • May receive direction on tasks from supervisor or other managers.
  • Represents the company on regulatory issues with government entities.
  • Provides leadership and guidance on Airgas’s incident review committee.
  • Provides analysis of significant risk data to management by evaluating the effectiveness of initiatives through safety assessment by compiling and interpreting data to identify gaps.
  • Develops and implements action plans as necessary to mitigate risks.
  • Conducts incident investigations in conjunction with Branch and / or Plant Management to partner with insurance carriers to manage claims.
  • Participates in activities designed to empower employees to lead safety efforts within the organization.
  • Participates in a leadership capacity on the AERO (the Airgas Emergency Response Operations) Team.
  • Other projects and duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related degree field required.
  • In lieu of degree, consideration for up to 4 years of additional related experience may be accepted.
  • A minimum of 5 years of related safety experience within a production and distribution environment.
  • Must have excellent organizational, written and oral communication, listening and presentation skills including the ability to effectively present and discuss technical information and respond to questions from employees, government agency representatives, and customers.
  • Computer literate with Intermediate knowledge of MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
  • Ability to define and solve problems dealing with a variety of both abstract and concrete variables.
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
  • Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry.
  • Requires use of computer, telephone and operation of a motor vehicle.
  • Regularly move and/or transport up to 60 pounds and move up to 125 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment.
  • Must have reliable transportation, current driver’s license, minimum liability insurance as required by state of vehicle registration.
Benefits
  • Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
  • Support for Parents: We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.
  • Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
  • Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment.
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