Operations Expeditor Supervisor

ROperations Expeditor Supervisor (Open)

Location:

Star MS - Dry-ice logistics

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 an Operations Expeditor in Star MS

We are looking for you!

• Schedule: 7:00 am- 7:00 pm
• 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 a 14-week paid child birth benefit 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

As the Operations Expediter (Site Yard Supervisor) you will support and oversee the daily operations of our distribution and plant yard activitiesincluding ADI driver activity vehicle loading/unloading vendor operations site security safety compliance and asset management. Working closely with the Distribution Branch Manager and Plant Manager you will partner across teams to foster an efficient safe environment while ensuring equipment maintenance and assets meet Airgas standards and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Support and guide daily operational functions in the manufacturing yard including safe motor vehicle execution loading/unloading of assets site security and facility support activities.

Supervise and balance transportation and vendor schedules to nurture safe traffic flow and ensure alignment with Airgas policies SOPs and safety standards.

Build active hourly partnerships with Production to streamline floor operations communicate order status and safety metrics and prevent backlogs in shipping/receiving.

Collaborate on workforce planning shift scheduling and coverage for loading and unloading personnel.

Track on-site assets (trailers and boxes) to nurture availability and support continuous operational flow.

Conduct quality assurance verification during loading and offloading to ensure assets meet safety quality and regulatory standards.

Identify safety hazards equipment deficiencies and facility issues advancing corrective and preventative solutions.

Coordinate vehicle and trailer maintenance planning scheduling and execution in partnership with plant leadership.

Maintain full compliance with OSHA regulations Airgas safety policies environmental requirements and support continuous improvement initiatives for safety reliability and loading efficiency.

Ensure timely accurate data entry for inspections and compliance documentation while participating in audits and special projects as directed.

Operate material handling equipment (including forklifts) on an occasional basis as required and offer on-call guidance as needed for operational or safety-related issues.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Able to talk hear walk sit; use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop kneel or crouch

Specific vision abilities include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to focus objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Are you a MATCH

Required Qualifications:

• Education & Experience: A High School diploma combined with extensive experience specifically including three (3) years of supervising 10 production workers in an industrial setting.
• Leadership & Discipline: Strong decision-making skills to enforce company policies plant procedures and discipline staff in a fair professional with OSHA regulations and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean/Six Sigma)
• Administration & Communication: Very good written/verbal communication for basic reports plus organizational skills to manage personnel files time tracking and inventory.
• Math & Computer Literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel email) and higher-level math skills necessary for budgeting and cost control.
• Environment & Physical Demands: Ability to work and lead a team safely in a noisy environment with elevatedCO2vapor including the physical capability to occasionally lift 550 lb.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Education: An Associates degree is preferred
• Industry Expertise: Prior knowledge of operating specific ice plant machinery (block presses saws pelletizers and valves).
• Licensing: An active forklift certification.

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 18000 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 66500 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 turn youll find a welcoming workplace where youre 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

Required Experience:

Manager