Yard Operations Lead — Safety, Scheduling & Logistics

US11345-AIRGAS Airgas USA, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Life and AD&D insurance

Job summary

Airgas USA, LLC is seeking an Operations Expediter to oversee daily yard operations at the Star, MS facility. You will supervise loading/unloading, coordinate with production, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires hands-on leadership, experience supervising 10+ workers, and strong communication skills. Eligible candidate will contribute to safety initiatives, asset tracking, and efficient operations while aligning with Airgas policies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma plus extensive experience, including 3 years supervising 10+ production workers.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and continuous improvement methods (Lean/Six Sigma).
• Strong administration and communication skills for basic reports and records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic budgeting/cost control tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations in the manufacturing yard, including loading/unloading and site security.
• Balance transportation and vendor schedules to maintain safe traffic flow and policy alignment.
• Coordinate with Production to communicate order status and safety metrics.
• Assist with workforce planning, shift scheduling, and coverage for loading/unloading.
• Track on-site assets to ensure availability and efficient flow of operations.
• Conduct QA verifications during loading/offloading to meet safety and regulatory standards.
• Identify safety hazards and coordinate corrective actions with plant leadership.
• Schedule and coordinate vehicle and trailer maintenance with plant leadership.
• Maintain OSHA compliance and support continuous safety improvements.
• Enter inspections and compliance data accurately and participate in audits.

Skills

Supervising team

Leadership & discipline

OSHA familiarity

Written/verbal communication

Budgeting & cost control

Education

High School diploma

Associate's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Airgas USA, LLC is seeking an Operations Expediter to oversee daily yard operations at the Star, MS facility. You will supervise loading/unloading, coordinate with production, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires hands-on leadership, experience supervising 10+ workers, and strong communication skills. Eligible candidate will contribute to safety initiatives, asset tracking, and efficient operations while aligning with Airgas policies.