Assistant 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!

• 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: 2nd Shift Monday - Friday 6:00 pm to 3:00 am

• Recruiter: Tammie Stacye/tammie.stacye@airgas.com

The Assistant Plant Manager plays a key role in overseeing the daily operations across the plant's various industrial, specialty, and medical gas distribution and filling segments. A core responsibility is assisting in the management of all gas cylinder processing and ultrasonic testing, while ensuring strict compliance with regulations set forth by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), SAFECORE, and all other pertinent business compliance standards.

• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.

• Studies delivery schedules and estimates worker-hour requirements for job completion.

• Verifies and/or prepares records such as routing slips, material requisitions, and job orders.

• Maintains time and production records.

• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists distribution personnel in solving work problems.

• Interprets job orders and assigns duties to distribution personnel.

• Interprets company policies to distribution personnel and enforces safety regulations.

• Maintains all required D.O.T. inspection reports and manifests, verifies and releases tickets, and any additional documentation needed for supervising plant drivers and distribution personnel.

• Promotes a collective and positive safety attitude by providing leadership by example.

• Provides necessary training and equipment to all employees for safe, proper, and efficient job performance.

• Follows and maintains all FDA, OSHA, EPA, and DOT requirements and regulations.

• Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints; and resolving problems.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's degree (A.A. or A.S.) or equivalent, OR a minimum of three years of related industry experience and/or training, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• At least 2 years of management experience.

• 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.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business/technical documents and regulations; proficiency in writing reports and correspondence; ability to present information effectively to various audiences.

• Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry.

• Must have the ability to become forklift certified.

• Interpersonal & Communication: Effective oral and written communication, customer-focused (following procedures), strong negotiation skills, honest/integral, and diversity-oriented.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior SAP and Power BI experience

• Prior forklift experience

• Prior industry experience

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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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