Area Operations Manager

R10074855 Area Operations Manager (Open)

Location:

Ankeny, IA - S. Creekview Dr. - Acetylene production & filling

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

The Area Operations Manager actively participates as a member of the Area Leadership Team (VP Operations, Safety Director, Area Vice President, Area Branch Operations Coordinator and District Managers) providing strategic and tactical coordination and implementation of site operations, safety and regulatory compliance, and policy/procedural updates. The AOM champions and promotes a strong safety and compliance culture implementing programs to ensure associate safety and company regulatory compliance.

In particular you will:

• Provides support to the Area Leadership Team with asset management reviewing production planning, stocking parameters and asset management to ensure efficient supply chain and inventory management. Assists in the sourcing and capacity planning to ensure timely production and delivery of products as it pertains to cylinders, pallets, and trucks. Develops capital expenditure budget(s) and coordinates capital expenditures.

• Reviews production plans and operational schedules for operations and manufacturing activities assisting in establishing priorities, the sequencing of manufacturing products, and assuring quality specifications are met.

• Drives improvements to Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s). Compiles, analyzes and reviews production and operating reports and helps to improve/resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.

• Communicates routinely with the Area Leadership Team regarding progress, obstacles, issues and improvements impacting the business. Conducts routine visits to facilities to evaluate performance, safety, compliance and training gaps. Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.

• Provides leadership regarding safe work habits assuring plant monthly safety meetings are conducted and attends meetings to reinforce the safety message and create a positive safety culture. Coordinates annual safety meeting for the area with the Area Leadership Team.

• Provides leadership and guidance on Airgas’s incident review committee and supports the development of safety improvement plans.

• In coordination with the Area Leadership Team, develops and communicates site procedures and reports, maintains registrations and permits maintaining compliance with Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Transportation (DOT), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), state regulations and Airgas Policies & Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Develops or revises standard operational and working practices specific to the site. Coordinates with the ABOC to assure operations procedures, SAP procedures and training are applied.

• Direct responsibility for ensuring plant associates are trained in SMS, Department of Transportation (DOT) and other regulatory policies and operations areas. Supports branch associates with same training.

• Assists with review of delivery sites and standards to assure safe deliveries.

• Leads in accordance with company policies by hiring, training, motivating, planning and directing work, managing performance and resolving associate issues.

• Provides customer support for operational requirements including site visits as needed.

• Other projects/initiatives as assigned.

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Are you a MATCH?

• Undergraduate Business, Engineering, Operations Management degree or degree in a related area of study required. In lieu of degree requirement, may accept an additional four years of related experience in addition to the required experience minimum.

• Minimum of 10 years of increasing responsibility in manufacturing operations or related experience.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the following areas: compliance with applicable federal/state regulations, gases and related hard goods, DOT regulations, truck and trailer loading limits, cylinder markings, test dates, pressure ratings, ICC markings, placarding, hazardous material classifications, DOT driver qualifications and record keeping, vehicle purchasing and maintenance requirements, accident reporting, and safety and compliance.

• Considerable independent judgment and initiative are required in resolving problems and making recommendations; demonstrated ability to balance customer service and cost of service issues; demonstrates tact and diplomacy in dealing with internal and external customers and with handling proprietary information.

• Excellent leadership and motivational skills with ability to work in a matrixed organization to achieve results

• Achieves results with a sense of urgency addressing the time sensitive needs of customers, sales, customer service and other operations personnel – including daily urgent delivery needs.

• Financial acumen for articulating ROC, and other metrics utilized by business professionals when considering inventory purchases.

• Strong project management skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others and to create cross-functional alignment.

• Must possess excellent communication skills, especially in the development of actions plans and to ensure accountability and follow through.

• Must be proficient with SAP utilization and system capabilities.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

• Requires use of computer, telephone and operation of a motor vehicle.

• Requires ability to conduct business travel by automobile up to 50% of the time.

• Frequent regional travel.

• Must be able to occasionally work outdoors in temperatures ranging from -10 to over 100 degrees.

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Benefits

We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees. 

We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children. 

Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.

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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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