Area Safety Manager

Area Safety Manager (Open)

Location : Charleston, WV - Filling industrial Parkersburg, WV - Staunton - Filling industrial, Shinnston, WV - Filling industrial

How Will You Contribute And Grow?

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 An Area Safety Manager!

Ideal candidate would be located in Charleston WV, Parkersburg WV or Shinnston WV. Will consider candidates located in parts of Indiana, Kentucky or Missouri. 75% travel across the region.

Quentin Chavis Jr. / quentin.chavisjr@airgas.com / 346-459-4397

Job Description Summary : Directs and oversees the company's health and safety policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with OSHA and other state, local, or company specific regulations and that periodic safety and compliance audits are conducted. Spearheads programs that ensure a safe workplace including safety orientations, skills training, emergency preparedness, proper job instruction, hazardous material handling procedures, and the use of personal protective equipment.

• Promote and develop safe work behaviors. Assist 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. Also responsible for implementing 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.
• Assist in creating training development packages (i.e. videos, Google Slides).
• Assist in setting up and maintaining all permits and maintain location files.
• Assist 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)
• Performs other duties as assigned, including but not limited to : State medical registrations, Tier II Reporting and accident investigation and review

Are You A Match?

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Benefits

We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.

We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children.

Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.

Your Differences Enhance Our Performance

At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Join us for a stimulating experience : At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you'll find a welcoming workplace where you're valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career whatever path you choose.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.