Assistant Plant Manager

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• 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 up to 14-week paid child birth benefits 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.

The Assistant Plant Manager coordinates and supports the daily operations and workflow for multiple segments of the industrial, specialty and medical distribution and gas filling operations for a plant. This position assists with guiding and overseeing all gas cylinder processing, ultrasonic testing, and our collective commitment to safety and standards with all Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), SAFECORE, and other business related activities.

• Leads and mentors two or more associates involved in activities related to the plant, quality assurance lab, and/or drivers.

• Coordinates and partners with other Plant Supervisors to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and a cohesive workflow.

• Promotes a strong safety and standards culture, proactively addressing unsafe acts or conditions to ensure a secure environment for all.

• Distributes tasks to the team based on customers' needs, current stock levels, and the unique expertise each individual brings. Reviews production schedules and coordinates requirements for the successful completion of team assignments. Maintains meaningful time and production records.

• Communicates company policies to the team and upholds safety regulations to keep everyone protected.

• Implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and product quality; fosters a working environment that increases the effectiveness of the team. Initiates or suggests plans to inspire and engage the team to achieve shared goals.

• Analyzes and collaborates on solutions for work-related challenges or supports the team in navigating obstacles.

• Partners on team-building actions, such as welcoming new hires, celebrating promotions, coordinating transfers, and supporting performance development and growth plans.

• Trains new team members and encourages cross-training to ensure continuity and support during team transitions.

  Provides assistance to the Plant Manager with regard to planning and overseeing capital investments.

• Coordinates the proper inventory levels of supplies and equipment to ensure the team has the resources they need.

• Additional duties and projects as may be assigned to support the team's success.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience working in a leadership role within a manufacturing or distribution environment. Prefer prior technical experience with compressed gases, gas analysis and gas lab equipment.

• Intermediate knowledge of Google suite applications and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).

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

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Communication skills that ensure a smooth flow of information between self and others through clear speaking and writing, encouragement of open expression of ideas, and effective listening.

• Demonstrated knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Self-starter; self-motivated; well organized; ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Detail oriented with the ability to complete handwritten compliance documentation neatly and accurately.

• Demonstrated dedication to product quality and customer satisfaction.

• Candidate must have a 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.

• Prior experience utilizing SAP preferred.

• Employee may be required to remain stationary for extended periods of time.

• Employee may occasionally be required to traverse through office and/or manufacturing locations.

• Employee will frequently be required to actively listen and exchange information.

• Employee will be required to observe and assess information received via computer.

• Requires frequent use of computer and telephone.

• Occasionally be able to move up to 60 pounds and move more than 125 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment.

• Minimal travel required.

• Work space is one that contains moving mechanical parts and risk of electric shock.

• Requires both indoor & outdoor environments in various seasonal weather conditions. Must be able to work in temperatures ranging from -10 to over 100 degrees.

• Work environment may contain loud noises and odors that may last for long periods of time or on a continual basis.

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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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