Assistant Plant Manager

Airgas, Inc.; Salem (NH, OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager to oversee daily operations in a dynamic environment. This role involves managing gas cylinder processing and ensuring compliance with critical regulations. You will lead a team, promote safety, and implement improvements to enhance efficiency. The company values diversity and offers competitive pay along with comprehensive benefits, fostering a culture of innovation and engagement. If you are a self-motivated leader with a passion for safety and quality, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Floating Holidays

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Parental Leave Benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing or distribution.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to leverage metrics for improvements.

Responsibilities

• Supervises day-to-day activities for gas filling operations.
• Promotes safety and compliance, addressing unsafe acts promptly.

Skills

Leadership in Manufacturing

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Safety Compliance

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science or Business

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

R10066013 Assistant Plant Manager (Open)

Location:

Salem, NH (NEA) - Filling industrial

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Position Title: Assistant Plant Manager

- Salem, NH

- Monday - Friday

- 1st Shift

The Assistant Plant Manager supervises the day-to-day activities for multiple segments of the industrial, specialty, and medical distribution and gas filling operations at a plant. This role involves managing gas cylinder processing, ultrasonic testing, and ensuring compliance with FDA, DOT, OSHA, EPA, SAFECORE, and other relevant regulations.

• Supervises associates involved in plant operations, quality assurance, and transportation.
• Coordinates with other Plant Supervisors for smooth daily operations.
• Promotes safety and compliance, addressing unsafe acts or conditions promptly.
• Assigns tasks based on customer needs, stock levels, and employee skills.
• Studies production schedules, estimates worker hours, and maintains records.
• Enforces safety regulations and company policies.
• Implements improvements to production methods, equipment, and working conditions to enhance efficiency.
• Resolves work problems and assists workers as needed.
• Recommends personnel actions such as hiring, promotions, transfers, and disciplinary measures.
• Trains new and cross-trained employees to ensure continuous production.
• Assists with planning and managing capital investments.
• Manages inventory levels of supplies and equipment.
• Performs additional duties and projects as assigned.

Are you a MATCH?

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Business, or related field required. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• At least 2 years of leadership experience in manufacturing or distribution, preferably with technical gas-related knowledge.
• Experience with SAP preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to leverage metrics for improvements.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Basic math skills for measurements, rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Self-motivated, organized, able to work independently and in teams.
• Detail-oriented with accurate compliance documentation skills.
• Dedicated to quality and customer satisfaction.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds occasionally and more with equipment assistance.
• Adheres to Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and related regulations.

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We support our Airgas Families with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, vacation, sick leave, floating holidays, and paid holidays.

We offer parental leave benefits, 401k with company match, tuition reimbursement, dependent college tuition discounts, and scholarships.

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Your differences enhance our performance

We value 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. All qualified applicants will be evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. For more info, visit our EEO and Pay Transparency posters linked here. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities upon request via email at [e-mail].