Supervisor - Plant

US11345-AIRGAS Airgas USA, LLC; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is seeking a Plant Supervisor to lead daily operations in Lansing. You will oversee gas filling, cylinder handling, and quality controls to ensure safe, compliant production.

The role requires leadership experience in distribution, strong analytical skills, and rigorous documentation. A comprehensive benefits package accompanies the position with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to leverage metrics to improve production efficiency.
• Excellent oral and written communication; clear information flow.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios and percentages; strong numerical ability.
• Self-starter who is well organized and can work independently.
• Detail oriented with accurate compliance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day activities for a plant segment within gas filling operations.
• Manage cylinder processing, ultrasonic testing, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee filling operations per plan and ensure safe start/stop procedures.
• Record batch numbers, labels, and documentation for traceability.
• Coordinate testing, analyze parameters, and support real-time adjustments.
• Handle cylinders and forklifts; maintain safe handling and storage.

Skills

Leadership experience

Analytical skills

Oral and written communication

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Math and numerical reasoning

Detail orientation

Compliance documentation

2+ years in distribution leadership

Self-motivation and organization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

R10103887 Supervisor - Plant (Open) Location: Lansing, MI - Empire - 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! 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 up to 14-week paid child birth benefits 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 Plant Supervisor is responsible for supervising the day to day activities for a segment within the industrial, specialty and medical distribution and gas filling operations of a production location. This hands‑on position assists with managing all gas cylinder processing, ultrasonic testing, and compliance with all Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), SAFECORE, and other business related compliance activities. Performs filling operations according to operations plan: ensures filling start up and stop in a safe manner, follows the procedure and monitors and balances parameters: connection and disconnection of the cylinders, the mindful operation and handling of all valves needed to fill the cylinders or bundles with the right content, but also key supporting responsibilities like analysis, batch numbering, label application, and thorough documentation for full traceability. Coordinates and reviews parameters, conducts testing, and verifies physical data for reliable, high‑quality production, supporting real‑time adjustments and collaborative problem‑solving to maintain optimal quality and output. Serves as an immediate support resource during urgent situations, putting safety protocols into action and keeps the management informed for any safety and/or activity issue. Performs primary & secondary cylinder handling operations by coordinating operations according to plan for empty cylinders, unloading trucks, thoughtful sorting and organization of cylinders, verifying test dates and overall cylinder condition, and positioning units in the empty buffer zone awaiting filling.

For full cylinders, responsibilities include picking cylinders to fulfill customer orders, retrieving cylinders from the full buffer zone or warehouse inventory, and safely loading delivery vehicles. All forklift activity linked to secondary distribution is included. Promotes operational adherence to safety procedures, in particular for lock‑out/tag‑out and confined space protocols. Actively models and champions personal protective equipment standards. Supports day‑to‑day quality standards for process and final product analysis, contributing to the thorough execution of analytic plans. Maintains the operations log and administrative records, enters daily production data into the system, supports consistent tracking of production milestones, documents and communicates incident reviews, and engages in continuous learning and review of Standard Operating Procedures, P&IDs, PFDs, and all plant‑specific technical documentation. Participates in continuous process improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance safety culture, refine operating procedures through incident reviews, and partner with the team to propose constructive safety and efficiency enhancements.

Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Intermediate knowledge of Google suite applications and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Strong analytical skills and a thorough understanding of how to leverage metrics and related tools to improve production efficiency and effectiveness.
• 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.
• Demonstrated knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self‑starter; self‑motivated; well organized; ability to work independently.
• Detail oriented with the ability to complete handwritten compliance documentation neatly and accurately.
• Demonstrated dedication to product quality and customer satisfaction.
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience working in a leadership role within a distribution environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior technical experience with compressed gases, gas analysis and gas lab equipment.
• Prior experience utilizing SAP Physical Demands.
• Able to talk, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crawl or crouch.
• Specific vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus objects.
• Regularly required to stand, bend, stoop, crouch, reach, grasp, feel and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or use a calculator or computer; and reach with hands and arms.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and move up to 125 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment.
• Work Environment Minimal travel required.
• Work space is one that contains moving mechanical parts and risk of electric shock.
• Requires both indoor & outdoor environments in various seasonal weather conditions.
• Must be able to work in temperatures ranging from -10 to over 100 degrees.
• Work environment may contain loud noises and odors that may last for long periods of time or on a continual basis.

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].