HSE and Compliance Manager

Airgas•Toledo, OH

About The Position

Within the HSEQ framework, the HSE and Compliance Manager builds health and safety awareness and works directly with Operations to provide support. The role develops programs, policies, and training to help employees gain the knowledge and skills needed to remain compliant and work safely for customers, the community, and associates. The position champions a strong safety and compliance culture by implementing programs that protect associates and support regulatory compliance. It manages and delivers training, conducts audits of Airgas standard operating procedures and compliance manuals, represents the company on regulatory matters, and provides leadership on incident review and emergency response efforts. The manager also analyzes risk data, evaluates initiatives, develops plans to mitigate risks, and works with branch or plant management and insurance carriers on incident investigations and claims. The role involves regular visits to Airgas and customer sites, frequent regional travel of up to 60% of work time, and minimal overnight travel. Site environments, layouts, conditions, and accessibility vary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field; in lieu of a degree, up to four years of additional related experience may be considered.
A minimum of 3–5 years of related safety experience in a production and distribution environment.
Excellent organizational, written and oral communication, listening, and presentation skills, including the ability to present and discuss technical information and respond to questions from employees, government agency representatives, and customers.
Computer literacy and intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
Ability to define and solve problems involving abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, and apply basic algebra and geometry.
Reliable transportation, a current driver’s license, and minimum liability insurance required by the state of vehicle registration.
Ability to use a computer and telephone and operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to regularly remain stationary for extended periods and traverse office and/or manufacturing locations.
Ability to frequently actively listen, exchange information, observe, and assess information.
Ability to regularly move and/or transport up to 60 pounds and move up to 125 pounds with material-handling equipment.
Ability to travel regionally frequently, up to 60% of work time; overnight travel is minimal.

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.

Responsibilities

Build health and safety awareness and work directly with Operations to provide health and safety support.
Develop programs, policies, and training to help associates remain compliant and work safely.
Champion and promote a strong safety and compliance culture by implementing programs that support associate safety and regulatory compliance.
Manage, deliver, and conduct training and audits on Airgas standard operating procedures, including the Safety Manual, Medical Gas Manual, and other relevant compliance manuals and initiatives.
Represent the company on regulatory issues with government entities.
Provide leadership and guidance to Airgas’s incident review committee.
Analyze significant risk data and evaluate the effectiveness of initiatives through safety assessments; compile and interpret data to identify gaps.
Develop and implement action plans to mitigate risks.
Conduct incident investigations with branch and/or plant management and partner with insurance carriers to manage claims.
Participate in activities that empower employees to lead safety efforts.
Participate in a leadership capacity on the Airgas Emergency Response Operations (AERO) Team.
Perform other projects and duties as assigned.