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At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Airgas is Hiring for a Plant Manager in Minooka, IL!

We are looking for you!

• Pay Range: $120K-$130K plus Bonus

• 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.

The Plant Manager will guide and coordinate the production and repackaging of compressed and liquid gases into cylinders at our industrial cylinder fill plant. Lead a team, support safety, coordinate operations, and advance efficiency in a cutting-edge environment. Join us at Airgas and play a pioneering role in pioneering our industry's future.

• Guide all aspects of the industrial cylinder fill plant operations, ensuring thorough alignment with safety regulations and Airgas policies.

• Lead and mentor team supervisors to provide excellent leadership in a dynamic environment.

• Investigate and report any injuries or accidents, promptly building alignment and resolving plant-related issues to maintain a safe and productive facility.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient plant, where safety rules are consistently observed and practiced.

• Coach and support performance development as needed to encourage growth, ensuring all associates meet our excellent standards.

• Foster understanding and address associate concerns and grievances while supporting compliance with pre-employment requirements.

• Collaborate with the team to implement measures for continuous improvement in production methods, equipment performance, and overall operational efficiency.

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Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in engineering or related technical diploma

• 7+ years experience with ASU's, pumps, mechanical, electrical

• Technical and working understanding of Air Liquide's operation processes.

• Prior work with and knowledge of Air Separation Unit

• Ability to read and comprehend key operating documents and to troubleshoot production problems.

• Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.

• Must be able to communicate effectively with customers.

• Must have good computer skills.

• Must have a valid drivers license with good MVR.

• Must have good electrical, instrumentation and mechanical skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior SAP and Power BI experience

• 5+ years experience in management

• Quality and Safety knowledge

• Prior forklift experience

• Prior operational and production experience

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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 [email protected].

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