Plant Manager II

US11345-AIRGAS Airgas USA, LLC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision plans

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Vacation

Sick time

Floating holidays

Airgas scholarship program

Job summary

Airgas USA, LLC is seeking a Plant Manager II in Oklahoma City, OK to lead daily plant operations and ensure safe, compliant performance. The role requires supervisory experience, a chemical engineering background, and the ability to direct production and staffing to meet customer orders.

Responsibilities include optimizing workflow, maintaining equipment, training staff, and coordinating with HR for personnel actions, with a strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering with 3–5 years related experience.
• At least 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship.
• Valid Driver’s License; ability to become forklift certified.
• Good computer skills; ability to read Safety Data Sheets and other written communications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day plant operations and lead associates in producing and repackaging gases into cylinders.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and company policies and safety rules.
• Analyze production schedules and determine associate-hour requirements.
• Improve production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Maintain a neat and orderly plant; monitor safety training and incident reporting.
• Coordinate with HRBP for promotions, transfers, and disciplinary actions.
• Coach and develop subordinates; train new associates and cross-train to cover variations.
• Complete paperwork (shippers, audits, month-end reports) accurately and on time.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Safety compliance

Leadership

Communication

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Forklift certification

Job description

R10102449 Plant Manager II (Open) Location: Oklahoma City, OK (Fill Plant) - Filling industrial

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? At Airgas, 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 Oklahoma City, OK! 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.

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, Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.

Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, with extended hours as needed.

Recruiter: Tammie Stacye/[e-mail]

Responsibilities

The Plant Manager is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of all plant operations, including but not limited to the safe, collaborative, and compliant leadership of associate activities in producing and repackaging of compressed and liquid gases into cylinders, and coordinating and aligning job tasks with associates in accordance with customer orders and fulfillment requirements. Operate and safely maintain 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. Safely leads, operates and 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. Analyses production schedules and determines associate-hour requirements for completion of job assignments. Establishes and/or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules. Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure sustainable resource management and prevent operational delays. Implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and product quality. Modifies working conditions and use of equipment to optimize the workflow and support associate well-being. Inspect machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization. Ensures all safety rules are consistently championed and safety training is regularly scheduled, conducted and documented. Interpret company policies to workers and foster alignment with safety regulations. Ensures all injuries and accidents are properly investigated and reported within 24 hours. Analyzes, resolves, and assists associates in solving work related issues or roadblocks. Partners with HRBP to collaborate on associate actions, such as promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures. Ensures associate issues, grievances, etc. are effectively handled to optimize associate engagement. Leads subordinate supervisors to provide support and development to ensure all associates are achieving established goals. Provides coaching and corrective action promptly, to ensure that opportunities for growth are identified and supported, documented and corrective measures are put in place. Train new associates and provide cross training to continue production during times of team-capacity variations. Maintains time and production records and approves overtime when essential, while ensuring overtime is managed appropriately. Accurately completes and submits paperwork (e.g., shippers, cylinder audits, month-end reports, etc.) in a timely manner. Utilize plant dashboards and financial reports to drive improvements in operational efficiencies and costs. Additional duties and projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and three to five years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 5 years of supervisory experience is required.
• 3 plus years experience in related fields.
• Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• This position is not open for non‑immigrant visa sponsorship.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.
• Ability to become forklift certified is required.
• Good computer skills are required.
• Ability to read and comprehend Safety Data Sheets and all other written communications is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Operational and Production experience
• Prior SAP and Power BI experience
• Prior forklift experience

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision plans
• short-term disability
• 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

Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

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].