Assistant Plant Manager

R10095638 Assistant Plant Manager (Open) Location: Ferndale, MI - Filling industrial 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. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance. Support for Parents: up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families. 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time. Early Access: benefits start after just 30 days of employment. Recruiter: Carolyn Harris | View email address on click.appcast.io The Assistant Plant Manager guides and coordinates the day to day activities for multiple segments of the industrial, specialty and medical distribution and gas filling operations for a plant. This position partners in leading all gas cylinder processing, ultrasonic testing, and compliance stewardship 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. Responsibilities Guides and supports a team of two or more associates involved in activities related to the plant, quality assurance lab, and/or drivers. Coordinates and partners with other Plant Supervisors to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. Promotes a strong safety and compliance culture, proactively addressing unsafe practices or conditions without delay. Aligns tasks with team members according to customers' needs, current stock levels, and team members' unique strengths. Studies production schedules and estimates team scheduling needs for completion of job assignments. Maintains time and production records. Clarifies company guidelines with the team and fosters adherence to safety practices. Implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, quality of product, and updates working conditions and use of equipment to advance the collective rhythm of the team. Initiates or suggests plans to inspire team members to thrive and achieve shared goals. Navigates challenges and builds alignment on solutions or partners with team members in solving work-related hurdles. Recommends or initiates associate actions, such as new hires, promotions, transfers, offboarding, performance improvement and performance alignment measures. Welcomes and guides new team members and supports cross-training employees to continue production smoothly during team adjustments. Provides assistance to the Plant Manager with regard to planning and managing capital investments. Coordinates the proper inventory levels of supplies and equipment. Additional duties and projects as may be assigned. Required Qualifications High School Diploma or GED. 2+ years of demonstrated experience working in a leadership role within a manufacturing or distribution environment. 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 and as part of a team. Detail oriented with the ability to complete handwritten compliance documentation neatly and accurately. Demonstrated dedication to product quality and customer satisfaction. Preferred Qualifications Prior technical experience with compressed gases, gas analysis and gas lab equipment. Prior experience utilizing SAP. Physical Demands Employee may be required to remain stationary for extended periods of time. Employee may occasionally be required to traverse through office and/or manufacturing locations. Employee will frequently be required to actively listen and exchange information. Employee will be required to observe and assess information received via computer. Requires frequent use of computer and telephone. Occasionally be able to move up to 60 pounds and move more than 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. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr