Region Safety Manager

Region Safety Manager

Job Location s: US-MO-Kansas City | US-TN-Nashville | US-IL-Chicago | US-IN-Indianapolis

Ferrellgas was recently recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for 2025 - and that trust starts with our people. We are looking for a Region Safety Manager to join the team. This position is part of the regional leadership team and works alongside the Region Manager to foster a culture of safety across the region. This includes boots‑on‑the‑ground oversight of all safety programs within the region.

The incumbent manages a range of quality review and compliance programs, ensuring employees are trained promptly and in accordance with company standards, and that all facilities comply with applicable codes and regulations. This position requires extensive travel, approximately 50% of the time, within the assigned region.

At Ferrellgas, we're committed to supporting our team with benefits that promote health, financial security, and personal growth:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage
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  Medical, dental, vision, accident, and critical illness insurance
• Income Protection
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  Company‑provided short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, and AD&D
• Financial Wellness
  : 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Time Off & Family Support
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  Paid Time Off (PTO), parental leave, and tuition reimbursement
• Wellness & Assistance Programs
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  Wellness program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Medicare support
• Employee Perks
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  Referral program, employee discount programs, and propane savings

• Guides Field Management on ways to improve Service Center safety trends and culture
• Acts as an expert concerning the Safety and Technical Policies and Support section.
• Guides field units on completing minor investigations and leads major incident investigations.
• Provides input and support on policy and procedure additions or revisions.
• Responsible for oversight of the Ferrellgas technical training program within the assigned area of responsibility. This includes the following areas: initial training, refresher, skill evaluations, Certified Skills Evaluator Program (CSE), Certified Driver Program (CDT), and VK Inspectors.
• Manages the assigned Region's Quality Review program. Responsible for performing safety audits, supporting the Service Center Checklist Program, and monitoring the documentation process to ensure all safety‑related programs are in compliance.
• Manages assigned Regions Compliance program including:
  • DOT
    • FMCSA
    • PHMSA
    • Rail
  • OSHA
  • DHS
• Participates in the due diligence assessments for acquisition candidates.
• Provides technical assistance as needed to field locations.
• Assists Corporate Safety with the administration and monitoring of security matters in the region.
• Is a member of the Emergency Assistance Committee.
• Special Projects as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in operations management, business administration, or a related field, preferred.
• Minimum 3 years propane experience preferred.
• Class A or B CDL license with hazmat and tanker endorsements required.
• Ability to influence and lead by example.
• Highly organized with the ability to plan in detail.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of DOT guidelines and regulations.
• Demonstrates ability to implement and manage compliance requirements.
• Ability to study, learn, and apply code requirements as needed.
• Highly motivated and able to thrive working autonomously.
• Ability to thrive in a constantly changing environment and consistently meet tight deadlines.
• 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.

At Ferrellgas we're honored to be part of tight‑knit communities across America and thousands of customers' lives. From our nationwide charitable partnerships with Operation Warm and Operation BBQ Relief to fundraisers for local schools, fire departments, veteran organizations and more, we are always looking for ways to give back to the communities we live in and serve.

Hear from our current employees and discover the people behind Ferrellgas:
Employee Testimonials

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and be part of our growing team!