Operations Leadership Trainee: Logistics & Safety

Air Liquide; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401k with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Airgas Scholarship Program

Job summary

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is seeking an Operations Trainee in Columbus, OH to participate in a comprehensive development program focused on plant operations, logistics, and safety standards. You will learn to streamline resources, support production and distribution, and develop leadership and problem-solving skills in a hands-on environment.

Start dates begin in 2027, with a structured training plan, mentorship, and opportunities for career growth within operations, production, or supply

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; onsite work environment.
• Strong leadership skills; ability to lead and function within team environments
• Professional communication skills (verbal and written); astute problem solving skills and administrative accuracy
• Proficiency in time management and organization skills; ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and work independently

Responsibilities

• Operate and safely maintain plant operations and distribution for cylinder packaged gases while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, local regulations, and company policies and procedures
• Facilitate and guide safety meetings
• Coordinate testing and maintenance needs to production demands, working in conjunction with Production and Distribution managers
• Coordinate cylinder warehousing; maintain quality control and other required records (DOT, FDA, EPA, Airgas, etc.)
• Organize training for all cylinder testers and cylinder maintenance personnel
• Partner to develop plans for an effective preventative maintenance program for all testing and maintenance equipment
• Establish a tracking system for all cylinders received from and shipped to other locations
• Prepare budgets for staffing, equipment, and facility improvement needs
• Maintain a safe and clean workplace
• Ensure all injuries and accidents are thoroughly investigated and reported within 24 hours
• Ensure all safety rules are consistently practiced and safety training is regularly scheduled, conducted and documented.
• Provide constructive coaching and guidance to support employee development and performance alignment
• Ensure employee complaints, safety concerns, grievances, etc. are thoughtfully addressed and resolved

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is seeking an Operations Trainee in Columbus, OH to participate in a comprehensive development program focused on plant operations, logistics, and safety standards. You will learn to streamline resources, support production and distribution, and develop leadership and problem-solving skills in a hands-on environment.

Start dates begin in 2027, with a structured training plan, mentorship, and opportunities for career growth within operations, production, or supply