Assistant Plant Manager

Airgas; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401k plan with company matching funds

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Vacation and sick time

Airgas Scholarship Program

Job summary

Airgas is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager in Riverton, NJ to partner with the Plant Manager and supervises the daily plant operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. The role includes leading gas cylinder processing, coordinating with plant teams, and upholding regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in a leadership role in manufacturing or distribution, strong analytical and communication skills, and familiarity with Microsoft Office and SAP.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years in a leadership role within manufacturing or distribution.
• Strong analytical skills and metrics-driven approach.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day plant operations in multiple segments.
• Lead gas cylinder processing, ultrasonic testing, and compliance activities.
• Supervise two or more associates and coordinate with other Plant Supervisors.
• Promote safety and compliance culture and address unsafe practices promptly.
• Plan production schedules and manage inventory levels.
• Assist Plant Manager with capital investments and budgeting.

Skills

Leadership experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

R10099075 Assistant Plant Manager (Open) Location: Riverton, NJ - East - Filling industrial

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? The Assistant Plant Manager partners with the Plant Manager and leadership team to oversee daily plant operations and ensure safe, efficient, and productive performance. This role requires hands‑on operational leadership, the supervision of plant personnel, the support of production goals, and assistance in maintaining high standards for safety, quality, and efficiency. The Assistant Plant Manager plays a key role in driving operational excellence and ensuring the facility consistently meets production and performance objectives. At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Airgas is Hiring for an Assistant Plant Manager in Riverton, NJ! 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 up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.
• Pay: 75k- 100k
• 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.

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

• Guides and supports a team of 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 proactively addressing unsafe practices or conditions without delay.
• Aligns tasks with team members according to customers’ needs, current stock levels, and team members' unique strengths.
• Studies production schedules and estimates team scheduling needs for completion of job assignments.
• Maintains time and production records.
• Clarifies company guidelines with the team and fosters adherence to safety practices.
• Implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, quality of product, and updates working conditions and use of equipment to advance the collective rhythm of the team.
• Initiates or suggests plans to inspire team members to thrive and achieve shared goals.
• Navigates challenges and builds alignment on solutions or partners with team members in solving work-related hurdles.
• Recommends or initiates associate actions, such as new hires, promotions, transfers, offboarding, performance improvement and performance alignment measures.
• Welcomes and guides new team members and supports cross‑training employees to continue production smoothly during team adjustments.
• Provides assistance to the Plant Manager with regard to planning and managing capital investments.
• Coordinates the proper inventory levels of supplies and equipment.
• Additional duties and projects as may be assigned.

Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience working in a leadership role within a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Intermediate knowledge of Google suite applications and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Strong analytical skills and a thorough understanding of how to leverage metrics and related tools to improve production efficiency and effectiveness.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Communication skills that ensure a smooth flow of information between self and others through clear speaking and writing, encouragement of open expression of ideas, and effective listening.
• Demonstrated knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter; self-motivated; well organized; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail oriented with the ability to complete handwritten compliance documentation neatly and accurately.
• Demonstrated dedication to product quality and customer satisfaction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior technical experience with compressed gases, gas analysis and gas lab equipment.
• Prior experience utilizing SAP
• Physical Demands Employee may be required to remain stationary for extended periods of time.
• Employee may occasionally be required to traverse through office and/or manufacturing locations.
• Employee will frequently be required to actively listen and exchange information.
• Employee will be required to observe and assess information received via computer.
• Requires frequent use of computer and telephone.
• Occasionally be able to move up to 60 pounds and move more than 125 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment.
• Work Environment Minimal travel required.
• Work space is one that contains moving mechanical parts and risk of electric shock.
• Requires both indoor & outdoor environments in various seasonal weather conditions.
• Must be able to work in temperatures ranging from -10 to over 100 degrees.
• Work environment may contain loud noises and odors that may last for long periods of time or on a continual basis.

Benefits

• 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
• Paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees
• 401k plan with company matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents
• 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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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.