Plant Manager

Plant Manager (Open)

Location: Charlotte, NC - Old Dowd Rd (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 Plant Manager in Charlotte, NC!

Join Airgas as a Plant Manager where you will supervise and coordinate the production and repackaging of compressed and liquid gases into cylinders at our industrial cylinder fill plant. Lead a team, ensure safety, manage operations, and drive efficiency in a cutting-edge environment.

Job duties:

• Role responsibilities guide and support all aspects of the industrial cylinder fill plant operations, ensuring consistent alignment with safety regulations and Airgas policies.
• Empower and support supervisors to provide effective leadership in a dynamic environment.
• Investigate and report any injuries or accidents, promptly nurturing solutions for plant-related issues to maintain a safe and productive facility.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient plant, where safety rules are deeply valued and practiced.
• Coach and create development plans as needed to improve performance, ensuring all associates meet our excellent standards.
• Effectively respond to associate complaints and grievances while ensuring alignment with pre-employment requirements.
• Collaborate with the team to implement measures for continuous improvement in production methods, equipment performance, and overall operational efficiency.

Are you a match?

Required qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent, with a minimum of five years of related experience in an industrial setting, required.
• Prior gas industry experience a plus!

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in business administration preferred.
• Proficiency in computer usage for data entry, extraction, and tracking plant performance.
• Ability to work effectively under deadlines, manage a high volume of paperwork accurately, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively interact with the team and communicate safety and operational instructions.
• Proficient in basic math and problem-solving, with the ability to interpret instructions and apply them in various situations.
• No specific licenses or registrations required.

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.

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.

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.