Director of Compliance - South Division

Director of Compliance - South Division

Location: Kennesaw, GA (SAF) - Management

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Job Description Summary:

The Director of Compliance will be responsible for providing oversight for the division's compliance with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations as well as internal operating procedures. This position will coordinate activity with Division Vice President, Safety and Compliance; Regional Safety Directors and field safety personnel as it relates to FDA and DOT compliance for the South Division companies. Ensures consistency across the division with FDA and DOT rules and regulations and enables line management to administer day-to-day responsibilities with regard to such.

While the primary location for this role is in the Atlanta, GA area (Kennesaw), the physical location for this role is flexible across the Airgas South Division. Candidates residing near a major travel hub to support the 50% travel requirement are highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with regional staff to ensure FDA and DOT compliance at each facility within the division
• Oversee and assist in the administration of required FDA licensing and registration to include federal medical, federal food, federal device as well as state requirements
• Conduct FDA audits throughout the division
• Conduct calibration FDA audits with regional field safety to ensure consistency throughout each regional company
• Work with the Division VP of Safety and Compliance to coordinate with the SAFECOR FDA manager and act as liaison between SAFECOR and regional companies within the division
• Ensure procedural revisions are effectively communicated throughout the division for both FDA and DOT requirements
• Represent the division on SAFECOR FDA and DOT leadership committees alongside the Division VP of Safety and Compliance
• Provide support and training for facilities to improve compliance and understanding of FDA and DOT production and distribution requirements
• Maintain list of registered facilities and verify completion of annual FDA audits
• Compile monthly report on status of FDA location audits, 483 activity, roadside inspections, DOT site audits and DDM status
• Update (as events occur) SAFECOR FDA violation tracking spreadsheet
• Maintain list of registered facilities with DOT and FDA to include specific activities such as products filled and testing (RIN, VIN, K-Stamp)
• Review completed FDA audits and corrective actions, assist regions in taking action as appropriate. Coordinate with regional safety teams and track corrective actions to closing
• Work with Division VP of Safety and Compliance to coordinate and champion regulatory response to include state inquiries, 483 response, customer complaints and other correspondence as required
• Represent and assist regional safety management and local management with on-site regulatory and/or customer inspections
• Implement system to monitor DOT compliance at branch level. Conduct periodic audits as necessary. Ensure consistency across the division
• Oversee DOT file process for division and ensure information is updated in a timely manner
• Maintain DOT accident register for all regions within the division. Communicate information to Division VP of Safety and Compliance to ensure proper internal reporting
• Work with Division VP, Safety and Compliance to audit division DOT compliance at least on annual basis
• Participate in accident review calls within division as necessary
• Maintain and report information regarding roadside inspections
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned
• Participate in review and approval process of medical part number requests from field

Required Qualifications:

• Significant FDA and/or industry operational experience with focus on rules and regulations regarding the production and distribution of regulated products.
• Subject matter expert/strong aptitude to obtain the knowledge of FDA gases and the handling, storage and distribution of such across the division.
• Significant DOT and/or industry operational experience with focus on rules and regulations regarding DOT activity
• Experience with multi-site, hands-on operational oversight, specifically with implementing policies and training field personnel.
• Demonstrates the ability to work, influence and coach in a matrixed organization to meet the needs of the local, regional and division managers and drive continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to travel ~50% of the time throughout division.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong familiarity with the industrial gas industry
• Exposure to and understanding of other regulatory requirements
• Professional certification

Benefits

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.

Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

Your Differences Enhance Our Performance

At Airgas, we are committed to building a 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; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. 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 healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you'll find a welcoming workplace where you're valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career whatever path you choose.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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