Overview
The Manager Field Safety position is responsible for leading a team of Region Safety Managers in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety strategies and programs that support field operations across the Ferrellgas organization. The role partners closely with operational leadership to foster a strong safety culture, reduce risk, ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, and drive continuous improvement in safety performance. This position serves as a strategic leader and trusted advisor, providing direction and guidance to promote safe work practices while supporting the organization's commitment to protecting employees, customers, and the communities it serves. Travel is required for this role.
Responsibilities
- Leads, coaches, develops, and evaluates a team of Region Safety Managers, providing ongoing guidance, performance feedback, and professional development.
- Partners with operational leadership to develop and execute safety strategies that align with organizational objectives and support a culture of safety across field operations.
- Provides strategic leadership and consultation regarding safety initiatives, regulatory compliance, incident prevention, and risk mitigation.
- Oversees the consistent implementation and continuous improvement of Ferrellgas’ safety programs, policies, procedures, and standards across multiple regions.
- Monitors safety performance metrics, analyzes trends, and develops recommendations to improve organizational safety performance and reduce risk.
- Oversees incident investigations to ensure timely completion, identification of root causes, and implementation of effective corrective actions.
- Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations, including OSHA, DOT, and other regulatory requirements.
- Conducts or oversees field audits, site visits, and operational assessments to evaluate compliance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Partners with cross-functional departments, including Operations, Human Resources, Risk, and Employee Development, to support safety initiatives and organizational objectives.
- Supports emergency response planning and provides guidance during significant safety incidents or operational events, as needed.
- Manages departmental resources, budgets, and priorities to ensure effective support of field operations.
- Represents the organization with regulatory agencies, industry groups, and external partners, as appropriate.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field is required.
- 2+ years of experience leading and developing geographically dispersed safety professionals.
- 10+ years of progressively responsible safety experience.
- Experience interpreting and leveraging key performance metrics to inform day-to-day decision-making, identify trends and opportunities, and effectively communicate insights to senior and operational leadership to drive continuous improvement.
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and other applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations.
- Experience supporting field operations within energy, utilities, manufacturing, transportation, or other industrial environments preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to influence leaders, build collaborative partnerships, and drive organizational change.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Experience analyzing safety metrics and utilizing data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar professional certification preferred.
- Ability to travel frequently to support field operations across multiple regions.
- Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or otherwise authorized to work in the United States.
- Applicants must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
