Plant Operations Manager

Airgas; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Airgas is seeking a Plant Operations Manager in Appleton, WI. This role involves supervising plant operations, ensuring safety compliance, and managing production schedules. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, supervisory experience, and strong analytical and communication skills. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5 years of industry experience, including 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Prefer experience with compressed/packaged gases.
• Ability to operate a forklift.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of workers in the plant.
• Ensure safety rules are observed and conduct safety training.
• Lead subordinate supervisors and motivate workers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

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Job Details

R10068562 Plant Operations Manager (Open)

Location: Appleton, WI - Filling industrial

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

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.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Operate and maintain the plant for pumping or repackaging gases into cylinders, ensuring compliance with all policies, regulations, and laws. Maintain a neat, clean plant appearance.
2. Study production schedules and estimate worker-hour requirements. Adjust work procedures to meet schedules.
3. Implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
4. Ensure safety rules are observed, conduct safety training, and enforce regulations.
5. Investigate and report injuries and accidents within 24 hours.
6. Analyze and resolve work-related problems, handle personnel actions, and address employee issues.
7. Lead subordinate supervisors, motivate workers, and provide coaching and corrective actions.
8. Train new workers and cross-train associates.
9. Maintain production records and manage overtime.
10. Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED, with 5 years of industry experience including 2 years in a supervisory role. Prefer experience with compressed/packaged gases.
• Experience with SAP preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity.
• Basic math skills, including measurement conversions.
• Self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Physical requirements: ability to move up to 60 pounds, work in various environments and weather conditions, and handle loud noises and odors.

Benefits & Culture

Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, 401k, tuition reimbursement, and scholarships.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We value diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Chemical Manufacturing

Location: Appleton, WI