Assistant Plant Manager

Airgas; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Job summary

Airgas is hiring an Assistant Plant Manager for the Longview, TX plant to oversee distribution personnel, optimize plant operations, and ensure safe, efficient production.

The role requires an Associate's degree or equivalent, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to read and write reports. SAP and Power BI experience are preferred, forklift experience a plus. This is a full-time on-site position at the Longview facility.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (A.A. or A.S.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or minimum of three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, groups of managers, customers, and the general public.
• Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates activities of workers in transporting products by industrial trucks.
• Maintains DOT inspection reports and manifests and oversees distribution personnel.
• Coordinates flow of materials with other departments and branches.
• Verifies and prepares records such as routing slips and job orders.
• Ensures production schedules meet delivery targets and safety regulations.

Skills

SAP experience

Power BI

Forklift experience

Industry experience

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Forklift

Job description

R10102151 Assistant Plant Manager (Open)

Location:

Longview, TX - Plant - Filling industrial

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

At Airgas, we 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.

Airgas is Hiring for an Assistant Plant Manager in Longview, TX!

We are looking for you!

Benefits

• 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
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 5:30 am to 2:30 pm with extended hours as needed.

• Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in transporting products by use of industrial trucks and assists with managing Fill Plant operations to ensure timely distribution of product to the branches in the Plant Manager’s absence.
• Maintains all required D.O.T. inspection reports and manifests, verifies and releases tickets, and any additional documentation needed in the supervision of plant drivers and plant distribution personnel.
• Confers with supervisors of other departments and/or branches to coordinate flow of materials or products.
• Verifies and/or prepares records such as routing slips, material requisitions, and job orders.
• Studies delivery schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
• Interprets company policies to distribution personnel and enforces safety regulations.
• Interprets job orders to distribution personnel and assigns duties.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of plant distribution.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists distribution personnel in solving work problems.
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate distribution personnel to achieve work goals.
• Maintains time and production records.
• Provide the necessary training and equipment to all employees to safely, properly and efficiently perform their jobs.
• Manage the safety and health of their employees by complying with all internal policies and procedures and applicable government regulations.
• Promote a collective and positive safety attitude by providing leadership by example.
• Assists with directing and coordinating plant activities to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of operations and maximize production.
• Assists in directing plant policies and procedures.
• Assists in the development of plant goals and may work through subordinate employees to achieve same.
• Follows and maintains all FDA, OSHA, EPA, DOT requirements and regulations.
• Directly supervises employees and subordinate supervisors in assigned production facility.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

ARE YOU A MATCH?

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's degree (A.A.or A.S.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or minimum of three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, groups of managers, customers, and the general public.
• Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior SAP and Power BI experience
• Prior forklift experience
• Prior industry experience

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 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.

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 [e-mail].

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