Assistant Plant Manager

Airgas, Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in gas distribution seeks an Assistant Plant Manager to oversee daily operations in Worcester, MA. The role involves supervising staff, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and enhancing production efficiency. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience in manufacturing and a commitment to quality and safety. Competitive benefits and a commitment to diversity are offered.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Floating holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a leadership role in manufacturing.
• Technical experience with compressed gases preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises day-to-day activities for plant operations.
• Implements measures to improve production efficiency.
• Trains new workers and manages associate actions.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

R10056060 Assistant Plant Manager (Open)

Location:

Worcester, MA - 199 SW Cutoff - Filling industrial

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Position Title: Assistant Plant Manager

- Worcester, MA

- 1st Shift

- Monday - Friday

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 business-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 according to customer needs, current stock levels, and worker expertise.
• Studies production schedules and estimates worker-hour requirements for completion of 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 use of equipment to increase efficiency of work crew. Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Recommends or initiates associate actions, such as new hires, promotions, transfers, discharges, performance improvement, and disciplinary measures.
• Trains new workers and cross-trains employees to continue production during personnel shortages.
• 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?

• High School Diploma or GED.
• A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience working in a leadership role within a manufacturing or distribution environment. Prefer prior technical experience with compressed gases, gas analysis, and gas lab equipment.
• Prior experience utilizing SAP preferred.
• 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, ensuring a smooth flow of information, encouragement of open expression of ideas, and effective listening.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic arithmetic operations, units of measure, rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Self-motivated, well-organized, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to complete handwritten compliance documentation neatly and accurately.
• Dedication to product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Ability to traverse office and manufacturing locations; frequent use of computer and telephone.
• Occasional ability to move up to 60 pounds and more than 125 pounds with material handling equipment.
• Minimal travel required.
• Work environment includes mechanical parts, electric shocks, outdoor and indoor conditions, temperature variations from -10 to over 100 degrees, loud noises, and odors.

Benefits and Diversity

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

We offer a progressive parental leave program, 401k with company matching, tuition reimbursement, college tuition discounts for dependents, and scholarships.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or other protected characteristics.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. For accommodations, contact us at [e-mail].