Site Yard Supervisor: Operations & Safety Lead

Airgas, Inc.; Star (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

401(k) with company match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Airgas, Inc. in Star, MS is seeking an Operations Expediter to oversee daily yard operations, including asset loading, unloading, and safety compliance.

You will collaborate with Plant/Distribution leadership to maintain equipment standards and regulatory compliance in a dynamic dry-ice logistics setting. The role requires leadership experience in an industrial environment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate schedules and safety metrics across teams.

Qualifications

• A High School diploma combined with extensive experience, specifically including three (3) years of supervising 10+ production workers in an industrial setting.
• Strong decision-making skills to enforce company policies, plant procedures, and discipline staff in a fair, professional manner.Familiarity with OSHA regulations and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean/Six Sigma)
• Very good written/verbal communication for basic reports, plus organizational skills to manage personnel files, time tracking, and inventory.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, email) and higher-level math skills necessary for budgeting and cost control.
• Ability to work and lead a team safely in a noisy environment with elevated CO_2 vapor, including the physical capability to occasionally lift 5-50 lb.

Responsibilities

• Support and guide daily operational functions in the manufacturing yard, including safe motor vehicle execution, loading/unloading of assets, site security, and facility support activities.
• Supervise and balance transportation and vendor schedules to nurture safe traffic flow and ensure alignment with Airgas policies, SOPs, and safety standards.
• Build active hourly partnerships with Production to streamline floor operations, communicate order status and safety metrics, and prevent backlogs in shipping/receiving.
• Collaborate on workforce planning, shift scheduling, and coverage for loading and unloading personnel.
• Track on-site assets (trailers and boxes) to nurture availability and support continuous operational flow.
• Conduct quality assurance verification during loading and offloading to ensure assets meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Identify safety hazards, equipment deficiencies, and facility issues, advancing corrective and preventative solutions.
• Coordinate vehicle and trailer maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution in partnership with plant leadership.
• Maintain full compliance with OSHA regulations, Airgas safety policies, environmental requirements, and support continuous improvement initiatives for safety, reliability, and loading efficiency.
• Ensure timely, accurate data entry for inspections and compliance documentation while participating in audits and special projects as directed.
• Operate material handling equipment (including forklifts) on an occasional basis as required, and offer on-call guidance as needed for operational or safety-related issues.

Skills

Leadership

OSHA familiarity

Communication

Microsoft Office

Math skills

Education

High School diploma + 3 years supervision

Associate's degree (preferred)

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Airgas, Inc. in Star, MS is seeking an Operations Expediter to oversee daily yard operations, including asset loading, unloading, and safety compliance.

You will collaborate with Plant/Distribution leadership to maintain equipment standards and regulatory compliance in a dynamic dry-ice logistics setting. The role requires leadership experience in an industrial environment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate schedules and safety metrics across teams.