Production Manager

Airgas; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Parental leave and holidays

Job summary

Airgas is hiring a Production Manager in Geismar, LA to oversee cylinder testing and filling operations, ensuring safety and quality standards are met. You will lead shift staff, coordinate testing, and maintain production KPIs while driving continuous improvement.

The role requires leadership experience, OSHA/EPA familiarity, and the ability to read procedures. Company benefits include comprehensive health plans, 401(k) matching, and generous leave policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or 6+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Two years of prior demonstrated management or leadership experience.
• U.S. work authorization; no visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Complete 120 hours of UTT Level II training and obtain UE Certification within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate cylinder testing operations and the sorting of scrapped cylinders and spare parts.
• Direct filling operations per production plan; ensure safe startup/stop procedures and valve manipulation.
• Monitor parameters, perform tests, and ensure quality and quantity targets are met.
• Serve as a first responder and initiate safety procedures; report issues to management.
• Handle primary and secondary cylinder handling, loading trucks, and forklift activity for distribution.

Skills

Leadership experience

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or operations

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

## Production ManagerApply: Geismar, LA - 35114 E Hwy 30 - Filling industrial: Full time: Posted Today: R10102965R10102965 Production Manager (Open)Location:Geismar, LA - 35114 E Hwy 30 - 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. ## At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. ## Airgas is Hiring for a Production Manager in Geismar, LA! # 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, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.* **Early Access:** Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment.* **Work Schedule:** Monday - Friday 6:00 am to 3:00 pm ## **Recruiter: Tammie Stacye/[e-mail]** The Production Manager supports and coordinates a shift of cylinder processors and operators. This role is meaningful for meeting cylinder maintenance and production goals while ensuring alignment with Key Performance Indicators. In particular, you will: * Lead and coordinate Cylinder Testing Operations and coordinate the sorting and segregation of scrapped cylinders and spare parts throughout the testing process.* Direct Filling Operations according to the production plan; ensure safe startup/stop procedures, monitor filling parameters, and manage valve manipulation for various gas contents.* Monitors parameters, performs tests and checks physical data for optimized production in quality and quantity. Ensures corrective operations for metric obtainability.* Serves as a reliable first responder in emergency situation and initiates safety procedures & keeps the management informed for any safety and/or activity issue* Performs primary & secondary cylinder handling operations by performing operations according to plan for the empty cylinders, the unloading of the trucks, the selection (sorting) of the cylinders, the control of the test date and the overall aspect of the cylinder, and the positioning in the empty buffer zone waiting for filling. For the full cylinders, it includes the picking of the cylinders according to the customer’s orders, taking the cylinders from the full buffer zone or from the full stock, and loading the trucks. All forklift activity linked to secondary distribution is included.* Fosters a culture of compliance with safety procedures, in particular for lock-out and confined spaces. Respects the use of protective equipment. Ensures that quality procedures for process and for final product analysis are respected day-to-day and takes care of fulfilment of analytic plans.* Fills the operations book and administrative documentation, enters all the daily production data in the system, ensures the tracking of production events, fills out and communicates incident reports and performs studying work of Standard Operating Procedures, P&ID's, PFD's, and all other technical documentation as related to plant specific equipment* Participates in the process improvement by detecting process and procedure improvement from incident analysis, detecting risk in situation and propose improvement and proposing changes regarding Safety or productivity## \\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_## ## Are you a MATCH?## **Required Qualifications:*** High school diploma or equivalent; or 6 plus years of relevant industry experience.* Needs to have two years of prior demonstrated management or leadership experience.* 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.* Will need to complete 120 hours of UTT Level II training and obtain UE Certification with the first 6 months of employment.* Knowledge of safety programs, OSHA, EPA, DOT and FDA and all related regulations and procedures.* Ability to become forklift certified.* The ability to read and comprehend all written and computer generated documentation and instructions. ## **Preferred Qualifications:*** Bachelor's degree in engineering or operations* 3 to 5 years of prior industry experience* Prior forklift experience\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_**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].