Manager - Plant Operations

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At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

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• Pay: $111,500.00 - $127,500.00

• Travel: Minimal

The Plant Operations Manager is responsible for supervising and coordinating activities of workers engaged in producing and repackaging of compressed and liquid gases cylinders, correcting unsafe acts or conditions without delay, and assigning job tasks to workers according to customer needs, current stock levels and workers’ expertise.

Responsibilities

• The Plant Operations Manager is responsible for supervising and coordinating activities of workers engaged in producing and repackaging of compressed and liquid gases cylinders, correcting unsafe acts or conditions without delay, and assigning job tasks to workers according to customer needs, current stock levels and workers’ expertise

• Operates and safely maintains the plant for pumping or repackaging of gases into cylinders while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, local and company policies, procedures, regulations and laws

• Maintains a neat, clean and orderly plant appearance

• Studies production schedules and estimate worker-hour requirements for completion of job assignments

• Establishes and/or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules

• Implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and product quality

• Modifies working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of work crew

• Ensures all safety rules are strictly observed and safety training is regularly scheduled, conducted and documented

• Interpret company policies to workers and enforce safety regulations

• Ensures all injuries and accidents are properly investigated and reported within 24 hours

• Analyzes and resolves, or assists workers in solving, work related problems

• Recommends and/or initiates personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures

• Ensures associate issues, grievances, etc

• are effectively handled

• Manages and leads subordinate supervisors to provide leadership

• Initiate and/or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve goals

• Provides coaching and corrective action promptly, to ensure that poor performers are identified, documented and improved to acceptable performance, or released

• Trains new workers and cross trains associates to continue production during personnel shortages

• Maintains time and production records and approves overtime when essential, while keeping overtime at acceptable levels

• Additional duties and projects as may be assigned

• Employee may frequently be required to transverse through manufacturing and/or office locations

• Employee will frequently be required to actively listen and exchange information

• Employee will be required to observe and assess information received via computer

• Requires use of computer, telephone and operation of a fork-lift

• Occasionally may be required to move up to 60 pounds or more with the aid of material handling equipment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving office/production machine parts

• Minimal travel required

• Work space is one that contains moving mechanical parts and risk of electric shock

• Requires both indoor & outdoor environments in various seasonal weather conditions

• Work environment may contain loud noises and odors that may last for long periods of time or on a continual basis

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Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

• A total of five (5) years of industry experience to include a minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated experience working in a supervisory/leadership role

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook)

• Strong analytical skills and a thorough understanding of how to leverage metrics and related tools to improve production efficiency and effectiveness

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Communication skills that ensure a smooth flow of information between self and others through clear speaking and writing, encouragement of open expression of ideas, and effective listening

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal effectively with others in both favorable and unfavorable situations regardless of status of position

• Accepts cultural diversity and establishes effective working relationships

• Demonstrated knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals

• Ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Self-starter; self-motivated; well organized; ability to work independently

• Detail oriented with the ability to complete handwritten compliance documentation neatly and accurately

• Demonstrated dedication to product quality and customer satisfaction

• Able to operate a fork-lift

• Employee may be required to remain stationary for extended periods of time

• Must be able to work in temperatures ranging from -10 to over 100 degrees

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with compressed/packaged gases

Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.

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