Job Description Safety Manager - 40916 **Description**

**Position Title: Safety Manager**

* Eastern PA, NY, NJ, MD

The Safety Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating the areas loss control initiatives. The Safety Manager coordinates training for regulatory safety & compliance, claims management, auditing for compliance with standard operating procedures. The expected results are development of a team that is compliant with the requirements of the regulatory agency(s) in areas where Airgas operates in order to reduce the financial exposure of the employees and shareholders of the company further supporting business growth in a safe and compliant manner.

* Champions and promotes a strong safety and compliance culture implementing programs to ensure associate safety and company regulatory compliance.

* Manages, delivers, conducts training and performs audits on Airgas various standard operating procedures (SOP) including the Safety Manual, Medical Gas Manual and other pertinent corporate compliance manuals and initiatives. May receive direction on tasks from supervisor or other managers.

* Represents the company on regulatory issues with government entities.

* Provides leadership and guidance on Airgass incident review committee.

* Provides analysis of significant risk data to management by evaluating the effectiveness of initiatives through safety assessment by compiling and interpreting data to identify gaps.

* Develops and implements action plans as necessary to mitigate risks.

* Conducts incident investigations in conjunction with Branch and / or Plant Management to partner with insurance carriers to manage claims.

* Participates in activities designed to empower employees to lead safety efforts within the organization.

* Participates in a leadership capacity on the AERO (the Airgas Emergency Response Operations) Team

* The above job functions are illustrative of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position and are not intended to be all inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

**Qualifications**

* Bachelors degree in a related degree field required. In lieu of degree, consideration for up to 4 years of additional related experience may be accepted.

* CSP (Certified Safety Professional) certification preferred.

* A minimum of 5 years of related safety experience within a production and distribution environment.

* Must have excellent organizational, written and oral communication, listening and presentation skills including the ability to effectively present and discuss technical information and respond to questions from employees, government agency representatives, and customers.

* Computer literate with Intermediate knowledge of MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

* Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.

* Ability to define and solve problems dealing with a variety of both abstract and concrete variables.

* Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry.

* Frequent regional travel (up to 60% of work time).

* Minimal overnight travel.

* Must have reliable transportation, current drivers license, minimum liability insurance as required by state of vehicle registration.

* Lives by Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and all related rules, regulations, procedures which are applicable to this positions responsibilities.

**Your differences enhance our performance**

At Airgas, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive 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.

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 Health. Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 associates globally.

Join us for a stimulating experience: youll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do, in an open, collaborative and respectful environment.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability

**Primary Location**

: United States-Pennsylvania-Horsham-19044