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At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

We are looking for you !

• 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 Area Operations Manager you will be responsible for

• Lead and support the day-to-day operations of the Handling & Filling plant, supporting efficient production processes and helping the team achieve shared goals.
  • Partner on strategies to continuously improve plant performance, manage resources thoughtfully, and elevate productivity.
  • Foster alignment with safety regulations and nurture a safe, inclusive working environment for all plant employees.
• Coordinate and plan production schedules to meet customer needs and balance resource utilization.
  • Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure ideal inventory levels of raw materials and packaging supplies.
  • Track production flow, address operational challenges, and facilitate team solutions to ensure reliable, on-time delivery.
• Maintain and elevate quality standards for all products handled and filled in the plant.
  • Oversee quality processes to ensure shared alignment with specifications and customer expectations.
  • Facilitate regular quality reviews and inspections to identify opportunities for growth and initiate positive refinements.
• Attract, mentor, and empower a diverse team of plant personnel.
  • Provide supportive guidance and mentorship to plant staff, nurturing a positive work culture and promoting deep employee engagement.
  • Conduct collaborative performance evaluations, offer meaningful feedback, and resolve performance challenges constructively.
• Prepare annual operating budgets for plant operations, balancing investments in labor, materials, maintenance, and capital growth.
  • Oversee budget performance and promote thoughtful resource management to support overall financial success.
  • Discover opportunities for process improvements and sustainable cost savings across plant operations.
• Oversee reliable maintenance and care of plant machinery and equipment used in handling and filling processes to minimize downtime and advance operational excellence.
• Develop proactive maintenance plans and partner with maintenance teams to execute them effectively.
  • Observe equipment performance, resolve challenges collaboratively, and arrange repairs or updates as needed.
• Maintain alignment with all applicable regulations, permits, and licenses related to plant operations, including environmental, health, and safety standards.
  • Engage with evolving regulatory standards and implement necessary adjustments to maintain ongoing alignment.
  • Keep clear, accurate documentation and records for collaborative audits and reviews.
• Cultivate a culture of continuous growth within the plant, encouraging team involvement and welcoming employee ideas for process optimization.
  • Identify opportunities for smoother workflows, waste reduction, and collective productivity.
  • Introduce lean operational principles and collaborative best practices to advance operational excellence together.

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Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

• College degree in supply chain management or logistics management or related field desired.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or distribution operation.

• Minimum 2 years leadership experience in a distribution environment.

Prefered Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Self-starter, self-motivated, independent, well-organized, attention to detail.

• Team player with positive attitude; strong collaborative skills; ability to influence without having direct authority.

• Ability to read and comprehend technical procedures, governmental regulations, MSDS, safety rules, manufacturer operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, etc.

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

• Must have effective oral and written English language ability.

• Strong analytical skills; competency for understanding metrics and ability to present and communicate to all levels of the organization and external customers.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent’s.

• Must be customer service oriented and able to interact in a professional, respectful and courteous manner.

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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 us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.

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