Plant Manager

Location:

Salary is $122K

• All duties and responsibilities shall be performed as set forth in established policies and procedures.

• Adhere to and assure compliance with the Code of Conduct/Handbook, policies and procedures and all applicable rules, regulations and standards promulgated by Federal, State and other applicable agencies or regulating bodies.

• Must lead within the Airgas culture - putting safety first.

• Coordinate re-testing and maintenance needs to production demands around the region

• Operate and safely maintain a processing plant for re-testing and performing maintenance oncylinders while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, local and company policies and procedures and laws and regulations.

• Manage and lead subordinate production supervisors and distribution managers to provide leadership for production operators and drivers.

• Develop, implement and monitor periodic inspections of the plant to ensure safe and efficient operation.

• Develop an automated tracking system for all cylinders received from and shipped to other locations

• Develop and implement a forecast demand process to allow the cylinder processing to feed the needs of the production facilities around the West Region

• Implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality and changes working conditions and use of equipment as needed to increase efficiency of work crew.

• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving problems.

• Suggests or initiates plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals; recommends and/or initiates personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, discharges and reviews all disciplinary measures.

• Ensure all vehicle accidents or personal injuries are properly investigated and reported within 24 hours.

• Provide technical support to all departments requiring compressed gas technology, product costing, gas distribution and product packaging.

• Maintains safety program that promotes safety awareness of employees while creating a mechanism in which the supervisors are actively participating and held accountable.

• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this position successfully, an associate must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable associates with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Required Length & Type of Experience:

• 8 + years of experience in industrial gas/packaged gas industry plant environment, petrochemical, or related industries in operations and/or engineering or related activities.

• Minimum 2 years in supervisory role.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA's):

• Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.

• Ability to collect, analyze information, problem solve, make decisions and ultimately drive process improvements.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Must be customer service oriented and able to interact with the public in a professional manner.

• Must be able to work flexible hours to meet customer needs and management expectations.

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.

• Possess conceptual understanding of industrial gas products, production, distribution applications and equipment

• Knowledge of federal, state, local regulatory procedures (CGMP, OSHA, FDA, etc.) as they apply to the daily plant operations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands required by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable associates with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Able to talk, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crawl or crouch.

• Specific vision abilities include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus objects.

• Regularly required to stand, bend, stoop, crouch, reach, grasp, feel and talk or hear.

• Occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or use a calculator or computer; and reach with hands and arms

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and move up to 125 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The characteristics listed below are representative of the work environment typically encountered by an associate while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable associates with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Hearing protection must be worn in designated areas.

• Fully enclosed shoes or safety shoes must be worn in designated areas.

• Safety glasses must be worn in designated areas.

• Must use other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.

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Benefits

We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.

We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children.

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

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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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