Area Operations Leader: Drive Safety, Efficiency & Growth

Airgas, Inc.; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Airgas, Inc. is seeking an Area Operations Manager to lead Plant Managers across assigned facilities in the South Division, including Atlanta, GA; Bessemer, AL; and Hattiesburg, MS. The role focuses on day-to-day operations, safety, and cost optimization within the cylinder supply chain.

You will guide leadership, develop teams, analyze KPIs, and ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, FDA, and company policies while traveling ~60% of the time.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of management experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required work authorization in the U.S.
• Willingness to travel up to 60% (occasional overnight).

Responsibilities

• Guide leadership to production facilities and support Plant Managers to meet area and regional goals.
• Develop and motivate teams to align with company policies and safety programs.
• Analyze KPIs, labor plans, overtime, fulfillment, and other data to optimize costs and performance.
• Collaborate with regional/divisional leaders to implement improvements across the cylinder supply chain.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership

Travel 60%+

P&L knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Airgas, Inc. is seeking an Area Operations Manager to lead Plant Managers across assigned facilities in the South Division, including Atlanta, GA; Bessemer, AL; and Hattiesburg, MS. The role focuses on day-to-day operations, safety, and cost optimization within the cylinder supply chain.

You will guide leadership, develop teams, analyze KPIs, and ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, FDA, and company policies while traveling ~60% of the time.