Assistant Plant Manager

Airgas, Inc.; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager to oversee daily operations in gas filling and distribution. This role involves supervising staff, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and enhancing production efficiency. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills, technical knowledge of compressed gases, and a commitment to quality and safety. Join a company that values diversity and offers competitive pay along with comprehensive benefits, including health plans and tuition reimbursement. This is a great opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Health Plans

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401k Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Scholarships

Qualifications

• 2+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing or distribution.
• Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervises day-to-day activities for gas filling operations.
• Implements measures to improve production methods and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership in Manufacturing

Technical Knowledge of Compressed Gases

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Detail-oriented Compliance Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

R10064828 Assistant Plant Manager (Open)

Location:

Billerica, MA - Filling industrial

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

The Assistant Plant Manager supervises the day-to-day activities for multiple segments of the industrial, specialty, and medical distribution and gas filling operations for a plant. This position assists with managing all gas cylinder processing, ultrasonic testing, and compliance with all Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), SAFECORE, and other related compliance activities.

• Supervises 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.

Promotes a strong safety and compliance culture, correcting unsafe acts or conditions without delay.

Assigns tasks to workers based on customer needs, current stock levels, and worker expertise.

Studies production schedules and estimates worker-hour requirements for completing job assignments. Maintains time and production records.

Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.

Implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, quality of product, and changes working conditions and equipment use to increase efficiency. Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.

Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work issues.

Recommends or initiates employee actions such as new hires, promotions, transfers, discharges, performance improvements, and disciplinary measures.

Trains new workers and cross-trains employees to ensure continuous production during personnel shortages.

Assists the Plant Manager with planning and managing capital investments.

Coordinates inventory levels of supplies and equipment.

Performs additional duties and projects as assigned.

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Are you a MATCH?

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of leadership experience in manufacturing or distribution, preferably with technical knowledge of compressed gases, gas analysis, and lab equipment.

Prior experience with SAP preferred.

Intermediate knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office.

Strong analytical skills and the ability to leverage metrics to improve efficiency.

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure.

Self-motivated, organized, able to work independently and in teams.

Detail-oriented with neat and accurate compliance documentation.

Dedication to product quality and customer satisfaction.

Ability to traverse office and manufacturing locations, occasionally move up to 60 pounds, and operate in various environmental conditions.

Minimal travel required.

Work environment includes mechanical parts, electric shocks, loud noises, and odors, with temperature variations from -10 to over 100 degrees.

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We support our Airgas Families with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including health plans, paid time off, parental leave, 401k matching, tuition reimbursement, and scholarships.

Your differences enhance our performance

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds to foster innovation and engagement.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. For more information, view the EEO posters and policies provided in the links.

We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request accommodations, contact us at [e-mail].