Plant Manager

Air Liquide; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Airgas Scholarship Program

Job summary

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is seeking a Plant Manager in Salisbury, MD to oversee production and repackaging of gases, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and optimize daily operations.

You will lead supervisors, coordinate resources, monitor performance, and implement improvements while maintaining a clean, efficient plant and delivering high-quality service to customers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 5+ years in manufacturing or distribution.
• 2+ years leadership in distribution.
• Efficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to read and understand technical procedures and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Supervise workers in producing and repackaging gases and assign tasks based on needs and skills.
• Operate and maintain plant safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Keep plant orderly and oversee production schedules and staffing needs.
• Analyze production data to estimate labor requirements and adjust procedures.
• Lead improvements to methods, equipment, and product quality.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

College degree in supply chain or logistics

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

R10104103 Plant Manager (Open) Location: Salisbury, MD (Branch) - 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 Salisbury, MD! We are looking for you!

Pay Range

• Pay Range: $95,000-$110,000

Benefits

• 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.

Key Responsibilities

• The Plant Manager is responsible for supervising and coordinating activities of workers engaged in producing and repackaging of compressed and liquid gases cylinders, correcting unsafe acts or conditions without delay, and assigning job tasks to workers according to customer needs, current stock levels and workers’ expertise.
• Operates and safely maintains 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 estimate worker-hour requirements for completion of job assignments.
• Establishes and/or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Modifies working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of work crew.
• Ensures all safety rules are strictly observed and safety training is regularly scheduled, conducted and documented.
• Interpret company policies to workers and enforce safety regulations.
• Ensures all injuries and accidents are properly investigated and reported within 24 hours.
• Analyzes and resolves, or assists workers in solving, work related problems.
• Recommends and/or initiates personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures.
• Ensures associate issues, grievances, etc. are effectively handled.
• Manages and leads subordinate supervisors to provide leadership.
• Initiate and/or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve goals.
• Provides coaching and corrective action promptly, to ensure that poor performers are identified, documented and improved to acceptable performance, or released.
• Trains new workers and cross trains associates to continue production during personnel shortages.
• Maintains time and production records and approves overtime when essential, while keeping overtime at acceptable levels.
• Additional duties and projects as may be assigned.

Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or distribution operation. Minimum 2 years leadership experience in a distribution environment. Efficient in Microsoft Office products. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Self-starter, self-motivated, independent, well-organized, attention to detail. Team player with positive attitude; strong collaborative skills; ability to influence without having direct authority. Ability to read and comprehend technical procedures, governmental regulations, MSDS, safety rules, manufacturer operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, etc. Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds. Must have effective oral and written English language ability. Strong analytical skills; competency for understanding metrics and ability to present and communicate to all levels of the organization and external customers. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages. Must be customer service oriented and able to interact in a professional, respectful and courteous manner. Must be able to safely drive a forklift. Occasionally be able to move up to 60 pounds and move more than 125 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment. Knowledge of truck routing and shipping hazardous materials. Knowledge of DOT regulations and FDA requirements. Preferred Qualifications: College degree in supply chain management or logistics management or related field desired. Working knowledge of SAP.

Benefits

• 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
• paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees
• 401k plan with company matching funds
• tuition reimbursement
• discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents
• 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.

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].