Area Operations Manager - PA Area

Airgas; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability insurance

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Airgas Scholarship Program

Parental leave

Vacation

Paid holidays

Sick time

Job summary

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, seeks an Area Operations Manager for the PA Area to lead handling and filling plant operations with a focus on safe, efficient production and on-time delivery.

You will plan production, manage resources, ensure quality, mentor staff, and partner with procurement and maintenance to optimize performance across sites in Carnegie and Youngstown.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Minim of 5 years in manufacturing or distribution operations.
• Min 2 years leadership experience in a distribution environment.
• Must read and comply with safety, government, and procedure manuals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the Handling & Filling plant to ensure production effectiveness.
• Coordinate production schedules and balance materials and resources.
• Maintain quality standards and conduct regular quality reviews.
• Mentor and develop a diverse team of plant personnel.
• Prepare annual operating budgets and monitor budget performance.
• Oversee maintenance of plant equipment and safety compliance.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.

Skills

Strong communication

Self-starter

Team player

English language ability

Analytical skills

Customer service oriented

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

College degree in supply chain management or logistics management or related field

Job description

R10104068 Area Operations Manager - PA Area (Open)Location:Carnegie, PAYoungstown, OH - Filling IndustrialWe are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.# **At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.*****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.As the Area Operations Manager you will be responsible for* Lead and support the day-to-day operations of the Handling & Filling plant, supporting efficient production processes and helping the team achieve shared goals.+ Partner on strategies to continuously improve plant performance, manage resources thoughtfully, and elevate productivity.+ Foster alignment with safety regulations and nurture a safe, inclusive working environment for all plant employees.* Coordinate and plan production schedules to meet customer needs and balance resource utilization.+ Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure ideal inventory levels of raw materials and packaging supplies.+ Track production flow, address operational challenges, and facilitate team solutions to ensure reliable, on-time delivery.* Maintain and elevate quality standards for all products handled and filled in the plant.+ Oversee quality processes to ensure shared alignment with specifications and customer expectations.+ Facilitate regular quality reviews and inspections to identify opportunities for growth and initiate positive refinements.* Attract, mentor, and empower a diverse team of plant personnel.+ Provide supportive guidance and mentorship to plant staff, nurturing a positive work culture and promoting deep employee engagement.+ Conduct collaborative performance evaluations, offer meaningful feedback, and resolve performance challenges constructively.* Prepare annual operating budgets for plant operations, balancing investments in labor, materials, maintenance, and capital growth.+ Oversee budget performance and promote thoughtful resource management to support overall financial success.+ Discover opportunities for process improvements and sustainable cost savings across plant operations.* Oversee reliable maintenance and care of plant machinery and equipment used in handling and filling processes to minimize downtime and advance operational excellence.* Develop proactive maintenance plans and partner with maintenance teams to execute them effectively.+ Observe equipment performance, resolve challenges collaboratively, and arrange repairs or updates as needed.* Maintain alignment with all applicable regulations, permits, and licenses related to plant operations, including environmental, health, and safety standards.+ Engage with evolving regulatory standards and implement necessary adjustments to maintain ongoing alignment.+ Keep clear, accurate documentation and records for collaborative audits and reviews.* Cultivate a culture of continuous growth within the plant, encouraging team involvement and welcoming employee ideas for process optimization.+ Identify opportunities for smoother workflows, waste reduction, and collective productivity.+ Introduce lean operational principles and collaborative best practices to advance operational excellence together.## \\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_##**Required Qualifications:*** High School Diploma or Equivalent required.* College degree in supply chain management or logistics management or related field desired.* Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or distribution operation.* Minimum 2 years leadership experience in a distribution environment.**Prefered Qualifications*** Strong verbal and written communication skills.* Self-starter, self-motivated, independent, well-organized, attention to detail.* Team player with positive attitude; strong collaborative skills; ability to influence without having direct authority.* Ability to read and comprehend technical procedures, governmental regulations, MSDS, safety rules, manufacturer operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, etc.* Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.* Must have effective oral and written English language ability.* Strong analytical skills; competency for understanding metrics and ability to present and communicate to all levels of the organization and external customers.* Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.* Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent's.* Must be customer service oriented and able to interact in a professional, respectful and courteous manner.\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_**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.\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_**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.\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_**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