Assistant Manager - Plant

Assistant Manager - Plant

Location: Albany, NY - Karner 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.

The Assistant Plant Manager actively manages the day-to-day activities inside the plant such as planning production, ensuring trucks are loaded, and assigning tasks to the 8 direct reports while building a safe environment to work in. Additionally, this role focuses on creating an environment where safety is the number 1 priority, followed by ensuring a top of class service level to our internal and external customers.

• Planning daily production to advance performance and efficiency and meet customer expectations.
• Promotes a strong safety and compliance culture correcting unsafe acts or conditions without delay.
• Review reorder point levels and make the necessary adjustments if required.
• Champion and guide adherence to company policies and safety regulations for all workers.
• Order all necessary parts and equipment related to the good functioning of the plant. Support and coordinate a team of 8 contributors (5 fillers and 3 loaders).
• Communicate daily with the logistics manager on production issues or potential run outs.
• Trains new workers and cross trains employees to continue production during personnel shortages.

Are you a match?

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• High School Diploma or GED. Preferred education: College degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or Engineering.
• A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience working in a leadership role within a manufacturing or distribution environment. Prefer prior technical experience with compressed gases, gas analysis and gas lab equipment.
• Prior experience utilizing SAP preferred.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

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 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.

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.