Lead Yard Operations Expeditor

Airgas; Star (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Sick time

Parental leave

Job summary

Airgas is seeking an Operations Expeditor Supervisor in Star, MS to oversee daily yard operations, vehicle loading/unloading, and asset management.

You will work closely with Branch and Plant leadership to ensure safety, compliance, and efficient workflow while guiding teams, managing schedules, and maintaining equipment.This role requires weekend/night availability and a strong emphasis on safety and quality controls.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: High School diploma with 3 years supervising 10+ production workers.
• Leadership & Discipline: Strong decision-making, enforce policies, familiarity with OSHA and Lean/Six Sigma.
• Administration & Communication: Strong written/verbal skills, organize files, time tracking, and inventory.
• Math & Computer Literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office apps and budgeting/cost control.
• Environment & Physical Demands: Lead safely in a noisy setting; lift 5–50 lb when needed.

Responsibilities

• Support and guide daily operations in the manufacturing yard, including loading/unloading assets and site security.
• Balance transportation and vendor schedules to maintain safe traffic flow and policy compliance.
• Coordinate with Production to streamline floor operations and communicate order status and safety metrics.
• Assist with workforce planning, shift scheduling, and coverage for loading/unloading personnel.
• Track on-site assets (trailers/boxes) to ensure availability and support continuous flow.
• Perform QA verification during loading/offloading to meet safety and quality standards.
• Identify safety hazards and equipment issues; drive corrective actions.
• Plan vehicle and trailer maintenance with plant leadership; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain OSHA compliance and Airgas safety policies; support continuous improvement.
• Enter inspections and compliance data; support audits and special projects as directed.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling gear occasionally as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory

Communication

Microsoft Office

Forklift

Education

High School diploma + 3 years supervising 10+ workers

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Email

Job description

Airgas is seeking an Operations Expeditor Supervisor in Star, MS to oversee daily yard operations, vehicle loading/unloading, and asset management.

You will work closely with Branch and Plant leadership to ensure safety, compliance, and efficient workflow while guiding teams, managing schedules, and maintaining equipment.This role requires weekend/night availability and a strong emphasis on safety and quality controls.