Vice President of Safety and Compliance

Airgas•Lawrenceville, GA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Airgas is seeking a high-energy, dynamic Vice President of Safety and Compliance to champion safety as a core value throughout the business unit and drive the safety culture. This leader will own all safety and compliance activities, including occupational, process, and transportation safety, as well as DOT, OSHA, FDA, and Environmental compliance, and will manage a staff of 7 functional experts. Additionally, the VP will serve as the Division's DOT compliance expert, managing policy, process, and driver training resources across four Business Units. The role requires the VP to be a strong business partner to the company president and other VPs, responsible for the development and execution of policies and initiatives to drive the overall safety culture. 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. At Airgas, employees play an important role in the success of their team, making sure products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently, in a welcoming workplace where they are valued and can fulfill their potential.

Requirements

Strong desire to be a Safety Leader and Champion safety as a "Core Value" to drive cultural and behavioral change.
10+ years of experience in Manufacturing & Fleet Safety, DOT/FMCSA expertise.
Professional safety certification (C.S.P.).
Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Safety, Engineering, or a related technical field).
10+ years of recent experience in Heavy Manufacturing Operations, FTL/LTL Transportation, and last-mile service, including leading teams of comparable size.
Thorough working knowledge of DOT/FMCSA guidelines.
Proven expertise in leadership, team building, effective communication, problem-solving, and a strong aptitude for business and financial principles.
Extensive experience in managing a fast-paced, just-in-time manufacturing and distribution environment.
Must be open to national travel (>50% expectation).

Nice To Haves

Experience in the DuPont© Stop Program and Smith System Defensive Driving Program.
Extensive experience with logistics and business software (e.g., Peoplesoft, GeoTab, Lytx, SAP).
Strong technical abilities, including working knowledge of Google Suite and MS Office applications.
Demonstrated ability to think "outside of the box" and drive continuous improvement at strategic and functional levels.
Develop strong functional relationships across the Airgas organization.

Responsibilities

Champion safety as a core value throughout the business unit and drive the safety culture.
Own all safety and compliance activities, including occupational, process, and transportation safety, as well as DOT, OSHA, FDA, and Environmental compliance.
Manage a staff of 7 functional experts.
Serve as the Division's DOT compliance expert, managing policy, process, and driver training resources across four Business Units.
Be a strong business partner to the company president and other VPs, responsible for the development and execution of policies and initiatives to drive the overall safety culture.
Serve as a key member of the Airgas Dry Ice Leadership Team.
Manage the Safety and Compliance department personnel, budget, and employee development.
Ensure compliance with a broad range of federal, state, and local government regulations, including OSHA (especially PSM), EPA (especially RMP), DOT/FMCSA, and FDA, as well as Airgas corporate safety policy.
Lead an audit program to maintain compliance across all facilities.
Ensure all safety incidents (including personal injuries, vehicle accidents, and environmental releases) and serious near misses are reported, investigated, and have established corrective actions.
Establish comprehensive training on topics like driver safety, product handling, emergency response, and regulatory compliance.
Lead loss control and prevention initiatives, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Represent Airgas Dry Ice with regulatory agencies, customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders as needed.
Directly manage the worker compensation program and claims management processes.
Champion activities to empower employees to take ownership of safety.
Develop policies and procedures relating to the security of employees, facilities, and property.