Assistant Plant Manager

Location:

Assists the Plant Manager with overall Fill Plant operations to ensure timely product distribution to branches. Directs and oversees the activities of workers involved in product transportation using industrial trucks, and assumes management of Fill Plant operations when the Plant Manager is absent. .

• 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.

To perform this position successfully, an associate 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 associates with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Required Education:

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

Required Length & Type of Experience:

• 5 + years of experience in industrial gas/packaged gas industry plant environment, petrochemical, or related industries in operations and/or engineering or related activities.
• Minimum 1 year in supervisory role.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA's):

• Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to collect, analyze information, problem solve, make decisions and ultimately drive process improvements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be customer service oriented and able to interact with the public in a professional manner.
• Must be able to work flexible hours to meet customer needs and management expectations.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Possess conceptual understanding of industrial gas products, production, distribution applications and equipment
• Knowledge of federal, state, local regulatory procedures (DOT, CGMP, OSHA, FDA, etc.) as they apply to the daily plant operations.
• Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace

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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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