Production Manager - Gas Cylinder Ops & Safety

US11345-AIRGAS Airgas USA, LLC; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Short‑term and long‑term disability

Life and AD&D insurance

EAP

Job summary

Airgas USA, LLC in Geismar, LA is seeking a Production Manager to lead cylinder testing and filling operations in line with the production plan. You will supervise safety procedures and coordinate handling of cylinders, scrap, and spare parts to ensure quality and efficiency on the line.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent with leadership experience; a Bachelor's degree in engineering or operations is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; or 6+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Two years of prior demonstrated management or leadership experience.
• U.S. work authorization; visa sponsorship not available.
• Complete 120 hours of UTT Level II training and UE Certification within 6 months of employment.
• Knowledge of safety programs, OSHA, EPA, DOT and FDA regulations.
• Ability to become forklift certified.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Cylinder Testing Operations and sorting of scrapped cylinders and spare parts.
• Direct Filling Operations according to the production plan; ensure safe startup/stop procedures and monitor filling parameters.
• Monitor parameters, perform tests and verify data for production quality and quantity.
• Ensure corrective actions for metric attainability.
• Serve as first responder in emergencies and maintain safety procedures; report issues to management.
• Handle empty and full cylinders in accordance with customer orders; manage buffer zones and loading of trucks.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Safety procedures

Forklift operation

Quality control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in engineering or operations (preferred)

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Airgas USA, LLC in Geismar, LA is seeking a Production Manager to lead cylinder testing and filling operations in line with the production plan. You will supervise safety procedures and coordinate handling of cylinders, scrap, and spare parts to ensure quality and efficiency on the line.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent with leadership experience; a Bachelor's degree in engineering or operations is a plus.