Plant Manager

Airgas; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Comprehensive family benefits

14-week paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Job summary

Airgas is hiring a Plant Manager in Charlotte, NC to supervise the production and repackaging of compressed and liquid gases into cylinders at the industrial cylinder fill plant. You will lead a team, uphold safety standards, and drive operational efficiency in a cutting-edge environment.

Responsibilities include guiding plant operations, empowering supervisors, investigating injuries, maintaining a clean facility, and pursuing continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; minimum five years in an industrial setting.
• Gas industry experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and safety awareness required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate production and repackaging of gases at the plant.
• Lead and develop a productive team while ensuring safety compliance.
• Manage operations and drive efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate to implement continuous improvements in methods and equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Team supervision

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Data entry

Job description

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative

Airgas is hiring for a Plant Manager in Charlotte, NC!

We are looking for you!

• Work Schedule - Monday - Friday
• Referral Bonus
• 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 a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.
• 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

Join Airgas as a Plant Manager where you will Supervise and coordinate the production and repackaging of compressed and liquid gases into cylinders at our industrial cylinder fill plant. Lead a team, ensure safety, manage operations, and drive efficiency in a cutting-edge environment.

Job Duties:

• Role Responsibilities Guide and support all aspects of the industrial cylinder fill plant operations, ensuring consistent alignment with safety regulations and Airgas policies.
• Empower and support supervisors to provide effective leadership in a dynamic environment.
• Investigate and report any injuries or accidents, promptly nurturing solutions for plant-related issues to maintain a safe and productive facility.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient plant, where safety rules are deeply valued and practiced.
• Coach and create development plans as needed to improve performance, ensuring all associates meet our excellent standards.
• Effectively respond to associate complaints and grievances while ensuring alignment with pre-employment requirements.
• Collaborate with the team to implement measures for continuous improvement in production methods, equipment performance, and overall operational efficiency.

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Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent, with a minimum of five years of related experience in an industrial setting, required.
• Prior Gas industry experience a PLUS!

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration preferred.
• Proficiency in computer usage for data entry, extraction, and tracking plant performance.
• Ability to work effectively under deadlines, manage a high volume of paperwork accurately, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively interact with the team and communicate safety and operational instructions.
• Proficient in basic math and problem-solving, with the ability to interpret instructions and apply them in various situations.
• No specific licenses or registrations required.

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We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes 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, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.

Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an 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.

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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.

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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.