Plant Manager

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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.

We are looking for you!

The Plant Manager supervises and coordinates activities of Plant Operators engaged in producing and repackaging compressed and liquid gases into cylinders.

Essential Functions:

• Operate and safely maintain the high pressure gas repackaging plant while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, local and company policies, procedures, regulations and laws.

• Manage and lead subordinate supervisors to provide leadership to Plant Operators.

• Conduct periodic checks of the plant for safe and efficient operation.

• Assigns job tasks to plant operators according to customer needs, current stock levels, and workers' expertise.

• Analyze production schedules and estimates man-hour requirements for completion of job assignment.

• Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.

• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules, using knowledge of capacities of machines and equipment.

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

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

• Resolve problems associated with plant operation.

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

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

• Approve overtime when essential, while keeping overtime at acceptable levels.

• Ensure employee complaints, grievances, etc. are effectively handled.

• Ensure pre-employment documentation and physical examinations are completed in a timely manner.

• Corrects unsafe acts or conditions without delay.

• Analyze and resolve work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems. Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.

• Initiates personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures.

• Train new workers and cross trains employees to continue production during personnel shortages.

• Maintain time and production records

• Maintain neat, clean and orderly plant appearance.

• Operate a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment.

• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED). Bachelor's degree in a related field is a plus.

• 5+ years of production experience, preferably in our industry or a manufacturing or distribution environment.

• 3+ years of experience supervising, motivating and leading associates.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Analytic ability demonstrated by working knowledge of gas chromatography using FID, TCD, PID detectors, nondispersive infrared and component-specific analyzers for analysis of gaseous samples.

• Thorough knowledge of manometric and gravimetric gas blending procedures, and working knowledge of laws of Partial Pressure.

• Working knowledge of planning and blending mixtures containing fuel gases and oxidizers as well as other non-compatible gases.

• Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and FDA regulations as they apply to the compressed gas industry.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent organization, documentation and follow-up skills.

• Mechanical aptitude.

• Computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office or similar software.

• Ability to read and comprehend Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

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

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to meet management requirements and customer expectations.

• Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.

• Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to routinely lift 25 - 60 lbs.

• Ability to perform work during prolonged standing up to 8 hours; Frequent bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, grasping, feeling and repetitive motion also required.

• Ability to perform functions during occasional climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling and finger activities.

• Must be able to work outdoors in temperatures ranging from -10 to over 110 degrees.

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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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