Plant Operations Lead, Gases & Packaging

Airgas; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life/AD&D and Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation

Parental leave

Airgas Scholarship Program

Job summary

Airgas in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Plant Manager to lead day-to-day operations at the Salt Lake City location. You will oversee packaging of compressed gases into cylinders and manage plant and distribution activities, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires five years of industry experience with at least two years in supervision, plus strong leadership and analytical capabilities. Comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment are provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Total of five (5) years of industry experience including at least two (2) years in a supervisory/leadership role.
• Prefer prior experience with compressed/packaged gases.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Google Suite.
• Strong analytical skills with metrics to improve production efficiency.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of safety programs, OSHA rules, and related procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate plant operations at Salt Lake City, ensuring safe gas packaging and distribution.
• Conduct periodic safety and efficiency checks of the plant.
• Investigate and report injuries or accidents within 24 hours.
• Coach and take corrective action to improve performance; manage overtime judiciously.
• Operate forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, policies and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Math basics

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Google Suite

Job description

Airgas in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Plant Manager to lead day-to-day operations at the Salt Lake City location. You will oversee packaging of compressed gases into cylinders and manage plant and distribution activities, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires five years of industry experience with at least two years in supervision, plus strong leadership and analytical capabilities. Comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment are provided.