R10092064 Plant Manager (Open)
Location:
Shinnston, WV - Filling industrial
At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.
Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
Support for Parents: We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.
Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with extended hours as needed.
The Plant Manager is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of all plant operations, including but not limited to the safe, collaborative, and compliant leadership of associate activities in producing and repackaging of compressed and liquid gases into cylinders, and coordinating and aligning job tasks with associates in accordance with customer orders and fulfillment requirements.
Operate and safely maintain 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.
Safely leads, operates and 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.
Analyses production schedules and determines associate-hour requirements for completion of job assignments. Establishes and/or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure sustainable resource management and prevent operational delays.
Implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and product quality. Modifies working conditions and use of equipment to optimize the workflow and support associate well-being.
Inspect machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
Ensures all safety rules are consistently championed and safety training is regularly scheduled, conducted and documented. Interpret company policies to workers and foster alignment with safety regulations.
Ensures all injuries and accidents are properly investigated and reported within 24 hours.
Analyzes, resolves, and assists associates in solving work related issues or roadblocks.
Partners with HRBP to collaborate on associate actions, such as promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures. Ensures associate issues, grievances, etc. are effectively handled to optimize associate engagement.
Leads subordinate supervisors to provide support and development to ensure all associates are achieving established goals. Provides coaching and corrective action promptly, to ensure that opportunities for growth are identified and supported, documented and corrective measures are put in place.
Train new associates and provide cross training to continue production during times of team-capacity variations.
Maintains time and production records and approves overtime when essential, while ensuring overtime is managed appropriately.
Accurately completes and submits paperwork (e.g., shippers, cylinder audits, month-end reports, etc.) in a timely manner.
Utilize plant dashboards and financial reports to drive improvements in operational efficiencies and costs.
Additional duties and projects as assigned.
High school diploma or equivalent and three to five years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 5 years of supervisory experience is required.
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.
Valid Driver’s License is required
Ability to become forklift certified is required.
Good computer skills are required.
Ability to read and comprehend Safety Data Sheets and all other written communications is required.
Good communication skills
Flexible and open to new ideas
Good people skills
Prior forklift experience
Prior SAP experience
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 us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.