Plant Supervisor

Airgas, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral Bonus

401(k) Matching

Paid Holidays & Vacation

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Airgas is recruiting a Plant Shift Supervisor in Columbia, SC to coordinate operations and lead plant staff in producing and repackaging compressed and liquid gases into cylinders. You will ensure safety, adherence to SOPs, and timely production targets in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong leadership, 2+ years in a supervisory capacity in distribution or manufacturing, familiarity with SAP, and solid MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required (implied).
• Associate's or technical degree preferred.
• Leadership experience in a distribution or manufacturing setting valued.
• Experience with SAP and gas analysis equipment preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain plant operations safely and efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with safety bulletins and SOPs.
• Operate equipment for repackaging and analyzing gases into cylinders.
• Maintain reports, paperwork and training records for the facility.
• Guide and support staff to meet customer needs following SOPs.
• Inspect and maintain filling equipment and monitoring devices.

Skills

Leadership

Gas industry knowledge

SAP

Microsoft Office

Safety mindset

Education

Associate's or technical degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Gas analysis equipment

Job description

R10102323 Plant Supervisor (Open)

Location: Columbia, SC - Filling industrial

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.

Airgas is hiring for a Plant Shift Supervisor in Columbia, SC!

We are looking for you!

• Work Schedule - Monday - Friday
• Referral Bonus
• 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

Join our dynamic team at Airgas as a Plant Shift Supervisor and play a vital role in our commitment to delivering excellence in industrial gasses and related products. As a Plant Supervisor, the Plant Supervisor will support and coordinate activities of plant operators engaged in producing and repackaging compressed and liquid gases into cylinders

Job Duties:

• Support and maintain plant operations in a safe, organized, and efficient manner.
• Maintain compliance with company safety bulletins.
• Operate equipment used in repackaging and analyzing compressed and liquefied gasses into cylinders in accordance with company SOPs.
• Maintain all essential reports/paperwork and training for the production facility.
• Guide and support plant employees to ensure the meeting of customer needs, following SOPs, and maintaining a collaborative workspace.
• Regularly inspects and maintains filling equipment and associated monitoring devices.
• Administer performance standards according to company policy to ensure team alignment when action is needed.
• Load/unload cylinders on/off delivery vehicles and records type and quantity of cylinders as needed.

Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or technical degree/certification preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience working in a leadership role within a distribution environment preferred. Prefer prior technical experience with compressed gases, gas analysis and gas lab equipment.
• Prior experience utilizing SAP preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Strong analytical skills and a thorough understanding of how to leverage metrics and related tools to improve production efficiency and effectiveness.
• Prior experience with mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• 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.

Benefits

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes 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, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.

Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees' dependents, and an 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].

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