Plant Manager

US11345-AIRGAS Airgas USA, LLC; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Job summary

Airgas USA, LLC in Lima, OH is hiring a Plant Manager responsible for leading a team in producing and repackaging compressed and liquid gases into cylinders. The role emphasizes safety, compliance with regulations, and efficient operation to meet customer needs and stock levels.

The candidate will oversee production planning, mentor operational leaders, and drive improvements in methods, equipment performance, and product quality while ensuring a safe and compliant work environment.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of industry experience including at least two (2) years in a supervisory/leadership role.
• Strong analytical and communication abilities.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to lead diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and empower the team engaged in producing and repackaging of compressed and liquid gases into cylinders.
• Ensure safe operation and maintenance of the plant per policies and laws.
• Monitor production schedules and adjust workflows to meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with outside sales to ensure order accuracy and timely deliveries.
• Maintain time/production records and manage overtime.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

R10098983 Plant Manager (Open) Location: Lima, OH - Retail shop

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

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. At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. Airgas is Hiring for a Plant Manager in Lima, OH 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.
• We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment.

The Plant Manager is responsible for leading and empowering the team engaged in producing and repackaging of compressed and liquid gases into cylinders, correcting unsafe acts or conditions without delay, and aligning daily responsibilities with team members according to customer needs, current stock levels and team strengths.

Ensures the safe operation and maintenance of the plant for pumping or repackaging of gases into cylinders while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, local and company policies, procedures, regulations and laws.

Maintains a neat, clean and orderly plant appearance.

Studies production schedules and estimates team-hour requirements for completion of job assignments.

Establishes and/or adjusts work procedures collaboratively to meet production schedules.

Partners with the team to enhance production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.

Adapts workflows and use of equipment to support team productivity and well-being.

Ensures all safety rules are strictly observed and safety training is regularly scheduled, conducted and documented.

Interpret company policies to team members and foster a culture of safety adherence.

Ensures all injuries and accidents are properly investigated and reported within 24 hours.

Analyzes and resolves, or partners with team members in solving, work related problems.

Supports career growth, internal movement, and constructive performance management.

Ensures associate issues, grievances, etc. are effectively handled.

Mentors and guides operational leaders to cultivate effective leadership.

Design collaborative initiatives to inspire and engage the team to achieve goals.

Provides coaching and corrective action promptly, to ensure that team members receiving feedback are supported to meet shared performance goals.

Onboards new team members and supports cross-functional learning to continue production during personnel shortages.

Maintains time and production records and approves overtime when essential, while keeping overtime at acceptable levels.

Collaborates with outside sales to ensure order accuracy and properly scheduled customer deliveries by Airgas trucks.

Monitors SAP reports daily such as open order/delivery reports, billing and delivery block reports and open Purchase Order (PO) reports.

Oversees employee development in procedural areas such as following all Airgas Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) and safety regulations.

Run recurring orders for the next day's deliveries. Route all the trucks and PGI tickets. Complete Daily Cycle Counts.

Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• A total of five (5) years of industry experience to include a minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated experience working in a supervisory/leadership role.
• Prefer prior experience with compressed/packaged gases.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience utilizing SAP preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of Google suite applications.
• 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.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal effectively with others in both favorable and unfavorable situations regardless of status of position.
• Accepts cultural diversity and establishes effective working relationships.
• 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.
• Lives by Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and all related rules, regulations, procedures which are applicable to this position’s responsibilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, 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.
• 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

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].