Region Safety Manager

Ferrellgas is looking for a Region Safety Manager to join the team! Under broad supervision, this position is responsible for safety training programs within the assigned region. The incumbent manages a variety of quality review and compliance programs, ensuring that employees are trained timely and in accordance to company standards. This position requires extensive travel approximately 50% of the time within the assigned region. The incumbent will support the South Region Service Centers for the company.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401 (K) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Wellness Program
• Propane Discounts

• Responsible for oversight of the overall Ferrellgas technical training program within the assigned area of responsibility. Includes the following areas: initial, refresher, skill evaluations, Certified Skills Evaluator Program (CSE), Certified Driver Program (CDT), and VK Inspectors.
• Manages assigned Region’s Quality Review program. Responsible for performing Region Safety Audits, oversees the Service Center Checklist Program, and monitors the documentation process to ensure all safety related programs are in compliance.
• Manages assigned Regions Compliance program including:
  • DOT
    • FMCSA
    • ELD / HOS
    • Driver
    • Vehicle
  • PHMSA
    • Cylinder
    • Hydros & VK’s
    • Jurisdictional Systems
    • FRA
    • Rail
  • OSHA
  • DHS
  • Safety Technologies
• Provides guidance to Field Management on ways to improve Service Center “Safety” deficiency trends.
• Participates in the due diligence assessments for acquisition candidates.
• Acts as an expert concerning the Safety and Technical Support sections of the Ferrell Way, and any local regulations. (NFPA, IFC, State and local Government)
• Serves as member of the PPRC, as a Retail Operations Representative.
• Provides technical assistance as needed to field locations.
• Conducts field incident reviews and participates on corporate reviews.
• Assists Corporate Safety with administration and monitoring of DHS Programs in the region.
• Assists with EAC for assigned region.
• Completes special projects as assigned by Corporate Safety periodically.
• Bachelor’s degree in operations management, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of work-related experience, propane experience.
• Class B CDL license with hazmat and tanker endorsements required.
• Working knowledge of DOT guidelines and regulations.

• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Demonstrates ability to implement and manage compliance requirements.
• Ability to study, learn, and apply code requirements as needed.
• Highly motivated individual.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical, and time management skills.
• Ability to formulate and direct data analyses pertaining to field operations processes to identify problems and resolutions.
• Experience taking care of assets.
• Ability to plan in detail and communicate the detailed plan.
• Ability to organize and motivate in leading by example.
• Ability to thrive in a constantly changing environment and consistently meet tight deadlines.
• Willingness to travel 50% of the time.
• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States
• Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.