Second Shift Manager

Airgas, Inc.; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

14‑week parental leave

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Airgas, Inc. in Cheshire, CT is hiring a Second Shift Manager to oversee evening operations at the Cheshire plant.

You will direct fillers and loaders, plan production schedules, and ensure shuttle trucks are loaded accurately and on time, while collaborating with 1st shift management and the lab team to maximize order fulfillment. You will lead safety and SOP compliance on the floor, supervise the second shift team, coordinate daily production, and ensure smooth handovers with the 1st shift to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Excellent communication to collaborate with management and floor staff.
• Strong customer-centric approach to ensure delivery and quality.
• Willingness and ability to perform manual tasks on the plant floor.
• Minimal travel required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee second shift: direct fillers and loaders.
• Plan daily production schedules optimized for second shift.
• Coordinate with shuttles: load and dispatch trucks on time.
• Coordinate handovers with 1st shift to maintain continuous production and OFR.
• Collaborate with lab manager to test, clear, and prepare products for shipment.
• Enforce safety and SOP compliance on the floor.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer-centric

Manual tasks

Minimal travel

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor/Associate degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

R10098213 Second Shift Manager (Open)

Location: Cheshire, CT (Plant) - 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 Second Shift Manager in Cheshire, CT!

We are looking for you!

• Shift Time: 2nd Shift (1pm-9:30pm), Monday-Friday
• Pay Range: $80,000-$95,000
• 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

The 2nd Shift Manager oversees evening operations at the Cheshire plant. This role is responsible for directing fillers and loaders, planning production schedules, and ensuring shuttle trucks are loaded accurately and on time. The manager coordinates closely with 1st shift management and the lab team to maximize order fulfillment while maintaining a culture focused strictly on safety and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Shift Supervision: Manage and support fillers and loaders on the second shift.
• Production Planning: Plan daily production schedules specifically optimized for second shift fillers.
• Logistics Coordination: Ensure all trucks designated for shuttles are loaded accurately and dispatched on time.
• Shift Handovers: Coordinate production priorities with the 1st shift management team to ensure continuous, on-time filling and maximize the Order Fulfillment Rate (OFR).
• Quality & Testing: Collaborate closely with the lab manager to get all products tested, cleared, and ready to ship without delay.
• Safety Enforcement: Ensure best safety practices are always in place and actively followed on the floor.
• Compliance: Enforce strict adherence to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and compliance requirements.
• Schedule: Maintain operational standards during the designated shift hours of 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM.

Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with different management teams and floor staff.
• A strong customer-centric approach to focus on delivery performance and quality standards.
• Willingness and capability to step in and handle manual tasks on the plant floor if required.
• Minimal travel required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Associate degree in supply chain management, logistics management, or a related field desired.
• SAP knowledge.

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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