Regional Safety Supervisor

R10101053 Regional Safety Supervisor (Open)
Location:
Lawrenceville, GA - Sever Rd - Cust. installations
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Airgas is Hiring for a Regional Safety Supervisor in Lawrenceville, GA!
Airgas is Hiring for a Regional Safety Supervisor in Lawrenceville, GA!
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Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.
Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment.
The primary function of the Regional Safety Supervisor is to assist in the development and implementation of comprehensive driver training programs, safety procedures, and operational policies, with a primary focus on coaching new drivers and developing local driver champions across Ammonia, Dry Ice, and CO2 operations. This role focuses on promoting and cultivating safe work behaviors, coaching employees to reduce injuries and vehicle accidents, preventing product and operational loss, and establishing exceptionally safe working conditions across all service areas. The Trainer is accountable for executing a robust curriculum for the initial onboarding of new drivers, cultivating local driver champions, ensuring thorough regulatory compliance, and driving the organization's safety performance and operational readiness.
This is a field-based role with a regional support footprint. The Regional Safety Supervisor is expected to spend a significant portion of their time in the field actively supporting, evaluating, and mentoring drivers, technicians, and other elements of branch and plant operations. To meet field requirements, candidates must be open to travel on a regional and national basis of up to 80% including overnight stays, and must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License.
Driver Onboarding, Champion Development & Defensive Driving
Onboard New Drivers & Develop Champions: Lead intensive onboarding programs for incoming commercial drivers and mentor local driver champions to maintain safety standards across Ammonia, Dry Ice, and CO2 lines of business.
Administer Commercial Driver Evaluations: Conduct and document thorough road tests and pre-trip/post-trip vehicle inspections for commercial drivers. Review road test outcomes to ensure every operator satisfies rigorous corporate policies and FMCSA regulatory standards.
Perform In-Cab Driver Observations: Conduct structured driver observations and in-cab audits as requested by local management, following safety incidents, or as part of scheduled compliance reviews. Act as a mentor and drive with operators on a random and targeted basis.
DriveCam/Lytx Coach the Coach: Review and conduct DriveCam coaching sessions with driver coaches to establish effective training techniques.
Ammonia, Dry Ice, & CO2 Specialized Safety & Compliance
Coordinate Hours of Service (HOS) Training: Manage and conduct initial and periodic refresher training for Time Logs and electronic logging devices (ELD) to ensure full regulatory alignment with hours-of-service rules.
Support Specialized Safety Curriculums: Facilitate specialized technical training, including Rollover Prevention programs, HM 126F (Hazmat) training, and Security training for drivers and branch personnel.
Facilitate Forklift Operator Certifications: Train and certify designated plant and warehouse personnel in the safe operation, inspection, and maintenance of industrial forklifts in accordance with OSHA standards.
Field Compliance & Facility Auditing
Lead Driver and Facility Audits: Actively assist in conducting detailed, structured safety and compliance audits of commercial drivers, fleet vehicles, and physical maintenance facilities.
Ensure Local Record Retention: Audit and verify that local branches and plants maintain compliant, detailed driver vehicle inspection reports (DVIRs), and proper log documentation.
Standardize DOT Training Compliance: Monitor and guarantee that all applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) and FMCSA training is fully executed and meticulously tracked across all regional branch operations.
Incident Response & Collaboration
Support Accident First Response & Investigations: Assist operational and safety leadership in immediate accident first response, formal incident investigations, and constructive follow-up for preventable motor vehicle accidents and workplace injuries.
Prepare Safety Meeting Presentations: Partner with the Regional Compliance Manager to organize, develop, and present technical compliance data and safety topics during month-end safety meetings at branches, plants, and customer locations.
Develop Instructional Training Media: Assist in creating innovative safety training and employee development materials, including instructional videos, custom PowerPoint presentations, and standard operating guides.
Participate on the AERO Team: Serve as an active member of the Airgas Emergency Response Organization (AERO) team, providing immediate, specialized technical response support and emergency guidance during critical material or transit incidents.
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Education, Credentials, & Core Criteria
High School Diploma: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
Instructional Certifications: Possess or have the immediate ability to obtain 'Train the Trainer' certifications to promote standardized associate safety and operational instruction.
Commercial Driver License: Must maintain an active, valid CDL with Hazmat and tanker endorsements, demonstrating a pristine professional driving record.
Drug-Free Workplace Compliance: Must demonstrate and maintain complete compliance with drug-free workplace policies, operating under strict DOT and corporate screening guidelines.
Google Applications: Ability to learn and utilize Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Gmail.
Professional Experience Requirements
Commercial Driving Background: Minimum of five (5) years of active experience operating commercial motor vehicles as a CDL Hazmat driver.
Field Service Operational Background: Demonstrated history working within the field service business sector or technical field service delivery teams.
Extensive working knowledge: DOT, and other safety/industry organization standards
Key Leadership Skills & Capabilities
Exceptional Communication: Proven ability to demonstrate a clear, authoritative, and effective speaking manner to interpret, explain, and instruct employees on complex safety procedures, corporate policies, and regulatory guidelines.
Independent Execution: Highly self-motivated and capable of working independently in the field with minimal daily direct supervision, exercising excellent personal judgment and operational discipline.
Continuous Improvement & Development: Strong personal commitment to continuous improvement, with a demonstrated willingness to actively improve training delivery and instructional techniques by attending classes and professional seminars.
Suggested Requirements
Specialized Product Operations Experience: Demonstrated hands-on experience and operational expertise in handling, transporting, and managing Ammonia, Dry Ice, and CO2 product lines.
Mentorship & Champion Coaching Skills: Proven ability to effectively mentor and onboard new drivers while identifying and developing peer-level local driver champions to drive regional safety culture.
Working Conditions & Major Physical Activities
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment includes a blend of office settings, commercial driver cabs, industrial chemical production areas, and active field-support territories. Physical requirements must be balanced between