Vice President of Safety and Compliance

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• Travel - 60%

• 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, and a professional safety certification (C.S.P.) required.

Recruiter: Neelam Patel / neelam.patel@airgas.com / (913-343.5762) CALL/TEXT

Airgas Dry Ice is searching for 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Management: Serve as a key member of the Airgas Dry Ice Leadership Team, reporting to the President, and manage the Safety and Compliance department personnel, budget, and employee development.

• Regulatory Compliance: 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.

• Auditing and Incident Response: 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.

• Training & Standard Practices: 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).

• External Relations: Represent Airgas Dry Ice with regulatory agencies, customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders as needed.

• Workers' Compensation: Directly manage the worker compensation program and claims management processes.

• Culture & Security: Champion activities to empower employees to take ownership of safety and develop policies and procedures relating to the security of employees, facilities, and property.

Required Qualifications

• Education & Certification: Bachelor's degree (preferably in Safety, Engineering, or a related technical field) and a Professional Safety Certification (e.g., Certified Safety Professional - C.S.P.).

• Experience: 10+ years of experience in Manufacturing & Fleet Safety and Compliance.

• Industry Expertise: 10+ years of recent experience in Heavy Manufacturing Operations, FTL/LTL Transportation, and last-mile service, including leading teams of comparable size.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Must possess a thorough working knowledge of DOT/FMCSA guidelines.

• Leadership & Business Skills: Proven expertise in leadership, team building, effective communication, problem-solving, and a strong aptitude for business and financial principles.

• Environment: Extensive experience in managing a fast-paced, just-in-time manufacturing and distribution environment.

• Travel: Must be open to national travel (>50% expectation).

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

• Networking. Develop strong functional relationships across the Airgas organization.

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Benefits

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.

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

Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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