American Welding and Gas Inc is growing - and we're looking for an experienced, safety-driven leader to join our team as a Regional Safety Manager supporting our Southeast Texas market. If you're passionate about building strong safety cultures, leading compliance initiatives, and making a real impact across multiple locations, this is your opportunity to step into a high-visibility role with a company on the rise.
Position Summary
The Regional Safety Manager is responsible for leading and implementing safety programs across multiple branches, plants, and distribution operations within an assigned geographic region. This role partners closely with regional and branch leadership to drive a proactive safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, reduce workplace incidents, and protect employees, customers, and company assets.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sales Leadership
- Implement and enforce corporate safety policies and procedures across the region
- Conduct regular site audits, safety inspections, and compliance reviews
- Monitor compliance with OSHA, DOT, HazMat, EPA, and other applicable regulations
- Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses
- Develop and oversee corrective action plans
- Track and analyze safety metrics (TRIR, DART, near-miss reporting, etc.)
- Deliver regional safety training and toolbox talks
- Support regulatory inspections and audit preparedness
- Partner with regional operations leadership to drive accountability
- Assist with fleet safety, driver compliance, and field safety initiatives
- Promote continuous improvement and best practices across facilities
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or related field preferred
- 5+ years of safety experience in industrial, manufacturing, distribution, or transportation environments
- Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, HazMat, and environmental regulations
- Professional certification (CSP, CHST, ASP, or equivalent) preferred
- Strong investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to influence leaders and employees at all levels
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel within assigned region
Physical Requirements
- Ability to visit field locations, warehouses, plants, and distribution sites
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
- Ability to work in warehouse and plant environments with exposure to noise and industrial conditions
- Regional travel required
Incentives
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
401(k) with company match.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one.
Life and disability insurance.
Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
A supportive, team-oriented culture with opportunities for growth.
AWG Culture
A family-like atmosphere known for growth opportunities and a low turnover rate in the industry.
AWG is expanding and seeking exceptional talent to drive our progress forward. Don't miss out on a promising future - join our team today!
American Welding & Gas (AWG) is a manufacturer and distributor of industrial gases as well as a provider of all your welding supply needs. We are a family and team member owned company that is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. Our company provides industrial, medical, and specialty gases as well as food and beverage gases across the United States, from Montana to Pennsylvania and down through Texas and Florida. With a team of over 800 employees, over 100 retail locations, and 22 fill plants, we pride ourselves in our customer service, expertise, assets, and resources that allow us to reach a large and diversified customer base of the highest quality.
**American Welding & Gas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability
Position SummaryâÃÃ,Â,ÂÃ,€¯
The Regional Safety Manager is responsible for leading and implementing safety programs across multiple branches, plants, and distribution operations within an assigned geographic region. This role partners closely with regional and branch leadership to drive a proactive safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, reduce workplace incidents, and protect employees, customers, and company assets.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sales Leadership
- Implement and enforce corporate safety policies and procedures across the region
- Conduct regular site audits, safety inspections, and compliance reviews
- Monitor compliance with OSHA, DOT, HazMat, EPA, and other applicable regulations
- Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses
- Develop and oversee corrective action plans
- Track and analyze safety metrics (TRIR, DART, near-miss reporting, etc.)
- Deliver regional safety training and toolbox talks
- Support regulatory inspections and audit preparedness
- Partner with regional operations leadership to drive accountability
- Assist with fleet safety, driver compliance, and field safety initiatives
- Promote continuous improvement and best practices across facilities
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or related field preferred
- 5+ years of safety experience in industrial, manufacturing, distribution, or transportation environments
- Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, HazMat, and environmental regulations
- Professional certification (CSP, CHST, ASP, or equivalent) preferred
- Strong investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to influence leaders and employees at all levels
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel within assigned region
Physical Requirements
- Ability to visit field locations, warehouses, plants, and distribution sites
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
- Ability to work in warehouse and plant environments with exposure to noise and industrial conditions
- Regional travel required
Incentives
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
401(k) with company match.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one.
Life and disability insurance.
Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
A supportive, team-oriented culture with opportunities for growth.
AWG Culture
A family-like atmosphere known for growth opportunities and a low turnover rate in the industry.
AWG is expanding and seeking exceptional talent to drive our progress forward. Don't miss out on a promising future - join our team today!
American Welding & Gas (AWG) is a manufacturer and distributor of industrial gases as well as a provider of all your welding supply needs. We are a family and team member owned company that is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. Our company provides industrial, medical, and specialty gases as well as food and beverage gases across the United States, from Montana to Pennsylvania and down through Texas and Florida. With a team of over 800 employees, over 100 retail locations, and 22 fill plants, we pride ourselves in our customer service, expertise, assets, and resources that allow us to reach a large and diversified customer base of the highest quality.
**American Welding & Gas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability
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