Plant Manager

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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.

We are looking for you !

• Pay $140,000-$150,000/ yr

• 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

Recruiter: Natasha Smith / natasha.smith@airgas.com/ 445-232-7759 CALL/TEXT

The Plant Manager at Airgas is responsible for the overall operational leadership and performance of a gas production facility, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing processes to meet production targets and customer demands. Plan, direct, and coordinate all efforts at the facility to achieve overall cost reduction, capacity increase, and customer satisfaction. The Plant Manager has ultimate responsibility for all operations within facility including safety, health, environmental, quality, production, analytical, distribution, material management, and maintenance performance

• Operational Management: Oversee all aspects of plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality control, inventory management, and logistics, to ensure optimal efficiency and productivity.

• Safety & Compliance: Implement and enforce robust safety programs and procedures, ensuring strict adherence to Airgas safety standards, OSHA regulations, and environmental compliance. Conduct regular safety audits and investigations.

• Team Leadership & Development: Recruit, train, supervise, and mentor a high-performing team of plant personnel. Foster a positive and productive work environment, promoting continuous improvement and professional growth.

• Production Planning & Execution: Develop and execute production schedules to meet customer orders and inventory targets. Monitor production metrics, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to optimize output.

• Quality Assurance: Ensure all products meet Airgas quality specifications and industry standards. Implement and maintain quality control procedures and participate in root cause analysis for any quality deviations.

• Budget Management: Develop and manage the plant's operational budget, controlling costs, optimizing resource allocation, and identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements.

• Maintenance & Reliability: Oversee preventative and corrective maintenance programs for all plant equipment and infrastructure to minimize downtime and ensure asset reliability.

• Continuous Improvement: Champion continuous improvement initiatives, utilizing lean manufacturing principles and problem-solving methodologies to enhance operational performance, reduce waste, and improve overall efficiency.

• Inventory Management: Manage raw material, in-process, and finished goods inventory levels to optimize working capital and ensure product availability.

• Regulatory Reporting: Ensure accurate and timely reporting of all required operational, safety, and environmental data to internal and external stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial), Operations Management, or a related technical field. A Master's degree is a plus.

• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations.

• At least 3-5 years in a leadership or management role within a production plant, preferably in the industrial gas, chemical, or related heavy manufacturing industry.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, lean manufacturing principles, quality management systems (e.g., ISO), and preventative maintenance programs.

• Demonstrated strong commitment to safety with a proven track record of implementing and enforcing effective safety programs and achieving excellent safety performance. Knowledge of OSHA regulations is essential.

• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a diverse team. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

• Experience with budget management, cost control, and financial reporting.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and process control systems.

• Ability to travel occasionally as required for training, meetings, or other business needs.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from associates, groups of managers, customers, and the general public.

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.Ability to apply basic concepts of algebra and geometry.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

• Prior experience utilizing SAP preferred or a related system a plus. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite applications.

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

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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The USES category for this position is heavy.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand, talk or hear, and smell.The associate frequently is required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.The associate must occasionally move more than 125 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.The associate is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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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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