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AG-Manager, Plant

Airgas, Inc.
parental leave, paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, California, San Jose
441 Hobson Street (Show on map)
Jan 19, 2026
R10083358 AG-Manager, Plant (Open)

Location:

San Jose, CA - Hobson - Filling industrial How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? Airgas is Hiring for a Plant Manager in San Jose, CA!

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 !

Pay Range for Position $95-$115K Plus a 10% Bonus

Recruiter:
Tina Kratochwill / tina.kratochwill@airliquide.com / (770) 324-2192

The Plant Manager is responsible for supervising and coordinating activities of workers engaged in production and delivery of compressed gases, correcting unsafe acts or conditions, and assigning job tasks to workers according to customer needs, current stock levels and workers' expertise.

  • Operate and safely maintain the plant for repackaging of gases into cylinders while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, local and company policies, procedures, regulations and laws.

  • Study production schedules and estimate worker-hour requirements. Establishes and/or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.

  • Implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.

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

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

  • Analyze and resolve work related issues and personnel actions.

  • Manage and lead associates to provide leadership and provide coaching and corrective action promptly.

  • Trains new workers and cross trains associates to continue production during personnel shortages.

  • Maintains time and production records and approves overtime when essential, while keeping overtime at acceptable levels.

  • Additional duties and projects as may be assigned.

________________________ Are you a MATCH?

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

Required Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required

Required Length and Type of Experience:

  • 8 + years of experience in industrial gas/packaged gas industry plant environment, petrochemical, or related industries in operations and/or engineering or related activities.
  • Minimum 2 years in supervisory role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's):

  • Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Must be able to work occasional overtime to keep the plant running with limited downtown.
  • Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.

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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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