Plant Manager

R10091146 Plant Manager (Open)

Location:

Santa Fe Springs, CA - Dice Rd - 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 for a Plant Manager in Santa Fe Springs, CA! We are looking for you!

• Pay: $110,000/yr - $135,000/yr

• 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.

Recruiter: Joel Figueroa | View email address on click.appcast.io | Call / Text View phone number on click.appcast.io

The Plant Manager supports and resolves plant priorities within the plant on a day to day basis and is the main point of contact for the location. This position guides and supports all activities of our associates engaged in middle management roles, administrative, production, distribution, driving and repackaging compressed and liquid gases into cylinders. Ensures work procedures are met for production schedules, using knowledge of capacities of machines and equipment. Collaborates on the financial budget for the location, while ensuring the plant remains aligned with the annual budget goals set forth on a monthly basis.

• Committed to the adherence of company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment.

• Ensure all injuries and accidents are properly investigated and reported within 24 hours. Participates and completes SHIELD training as required.

• Ensures safety rules are consistently championed and safety training is regularly scheduled, conducted and documented.

• Operates and safely maintains equipment for distribution, pumping or repackaging gases into cylinders while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, local and company policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.

• Takes pride in ensuring the plant is kept neat, clean and orderly.

• Reviews production and distribution schedules and estimates team requirements for successful completion of job assignments.

• Coordinates team schedules and approves overtime in the timekeeping system. We look for a leader to maintain hours within the established budget, fostering attendance aligned with Airgas policy and approving time off that is consistent and equitable for the team and department.

• Empowers and mentors all levels of associates in the plant including; positive motivation and performance growth, coaching, providing regular feedback, communication of shared goals, leading regular team meetings and calls.

• Attracts, retains and develops a diverse team within your plant to achieve positive results.

• Coordinates with other departments to ensure seamless follow through of customer service goals and contributions.

• Provides coaching and supportive corrective action promptly, to ensure that all associates are mentored toward success, documented, and improved to acceptable performance, or transitioned.

• Welcomes and trains new employees and cross-trains associates to continue production during personnel shortages. Supports associates at branches on scheduled delivery and automated branch replenishments of min/max cylinder requirements.

• Facilitates appropriate training to plant and branch personnel to ensure adequate and consistent production levels are meeting customer demands.

• Airgas associates are expected to act with care, adapt to our environment and engage to trust and grow - core tenets within the Be, Act, Engage framework of employee performance.

• All employees are expected to perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described.

________________________Are you a MATCH? Required Qualifications:

• Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.

• At least 3-5 years' experience in production planning, DOT, FDA, SMS, and cylinder maintenance.

• Experience and working knowledge of cylinder fill operations.

• Familiar with Hydro-testing procedures and record keeping if applicable for the plant.

• Must be able to perform the duties of each position within the operations facility.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred with a Business Degree recommended.

• Experience using SAP or similar software systems is recommended.

• Ability to read and comprehend Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

• Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.

• Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.

The hourly base pay range for this position in California is $110,000/yr - $135,000/yr. Please note that the hourly base pay information is a general guideline only. Airgas considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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