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Airgas is Hiring for a Safety and Compliance Manager in The North Regions of the US!
We are looking for you!
- Willingness to to Travel up to 70%-
- Coordinates and guides all accident and incident investigations,
- Assures compliance with all DOT safety regulations.
- Performs periodic safety and compliance audits for branches
- Pay Range-$95-105K-
- 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
Recruiter: Tina Kratochwill/ [email protected]
Under the direction of the Vice-president, Safety, the incumbent will contribute to the overall safety performance of Red-D-Arc by assisting their Region in reaching and surpassing the annual safety goals as set out by the VP, Safety and the President of Red-D-Arc.
- Maintains a safe working environment by following Airgas/Red-D-Arc’s health and safety guidelines.
- Oversees the consistent execution of our safety training for new Drivers, including Smith System© training and DOT regulatory training. There is also a clear dedication to train-the-trainer, in order to make the local Branch Managers more empowered and collaborative.
- Assists in the “onboarding” of new managers and technicians from a safety perspective.
- Ensures we maintain full DOT and OSHA compliance, through effective training and supportive leadership.
- Coordinates and guides all accident and incident investigations, with an emphasis on identifying lessons learned.
- Develops, implements, and manages safety programs and procedures that will reduce the frequency and severity of personal injuries and vehicle accidents.
- Leads assigned Branches Managers and Associates to foster the development of a safety culture and continuous improvement.
- Provides environmental, health, and safety expertise to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company policy.
- Performs periodic safety and compliance audits for branches and on occasion at customer sites.
- Participates in additional audits conducted by Corporate Safety or other 3rd parties. These audits are NOT to be punitive, but to help the Branch implement improvements.
- Devises, guides, and coordinates training programs or media which will increase proficiency in safety practices and to promote safety consciousness.
- Compiles and submits accident and other reports required by Airgas, Third-party administrators and regulatory agencies.
- Participates in the investigation of accidents and injuries and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.
- Maintains safety files and records, DOT files and reports, Training files (Airgas U, etc.) and SafeCor Reports (accident and month end)
- Assures compliance with all DOT safety regulations.
- Promotes a collective and positive safety attitude by providing leadership by example.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Required:
- Greater than 5 years related experience strongly preferred, within an industrial and distribution setting. An equivalent combination of education and industry experience will be considered.
- Possesses a thorough knowledge of DOT and OSHA rules and regulations.
- Standards and Safety Regulations: Ensuring personal and associate commitment and compliance with safety standards and guidelines set.
- Problem Analysis: Gathers and analyzes information and uses it to develop effective solutions to difficult problems or situations.
- Influencing/Negotiation: Uses persuasion to gain the support and cooperation from stakeholders, directors & above, peers, associates and/or others to achieve a desired course of action consistent with the strategic goals and objectives set for the business.
- Coaching: Demonstrates how to improve and reinforce performance of others. Providing clear, behaviorally specific performance feedback, and by making or eliciting specific suggestions for improvement in a manner that builds confidence and maintains self-esteem.
- Project Management: The discipline of planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of a specific project.
Preferred:
- Post-secondary education equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Safety preferred, Occupational Health, Environmental Sciences or a related field.
Pay: $95,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60617
