Plant Manager

R10074347 Plant Manager (Open)

Location:

Palmer, AK (ALALP) - Acetylene production & filling

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

The Acetylene and Cylinder re Qualification Plant Manager is responsible for all aspects of the acetylene fill, and requalification functions. The position oversees administrative duties, associate safety, plant and facility, and equipment reliability. Uses work procedures and knowledge of capacities of the
equipment to ensure safe plant operation and product availability. Oversees product delivery schedules for efficiencies that meet customer needs. The position achieves results (operation, financial and service results) through streamlined efficiencies and the general support of staff by performing the following.

Responsible for adherence to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective
equipment.
● Ensures any injuries and accidents are properly investigated and reported within 24 hours.
● Manages facility safety programs and culture by ensuring safety rules are strictly observed
and safety training is regularly scheduled, conducted and documented.
● Operates and safely maintains plant, facility, vehicle and equipment ensuring compliance with all
federal, state, local and company policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
● Works with the regional safety team to coordinate the procedures required for compliance with
OSHA, DOT, EPA, FDA, and state and local regulations. Leads daily safety meetings.
● Initiates and documents process upgrades and/or changes via the Intelex management of change
process.
● Manages and maintains the ASUs key operating documents including procedures, forms, P&IDs,
diagrams, and electrical one lines.
● Adheres to group maintenance standards by executing predictive and preventative work orders to
eliminate catastrophic and unscheduled downtime.
● Interprets job orders to drivers, and assigns duties; Assigns deliveries to drivers according to
customer needs, current delivery schedule, and availability of supplies.
● Represents the company in response to traffic violations; handles accident reporting for the fleet.
● Properly tracks and reports plant efficiency and reliability information seeking to achieve 99%
or greater plant availability.
● Resolves any problems associated with Operations and personnel.
● Responsible for ensuring the plant and facilities are kept neat, clean and orderly.

● Responsible for maintaining hours within the established budget. Manages work hours and
approves overtime in the timekeeping system.
● Provides leadership direction to all levels of associates in the plant including; positive
motivation and performance evaluation, coaching, providing regular feedback, communication
of goals, leading regular team meetings and calls.
● Recruits, retains and develops the necessary team to achieve positive results.
● Coordinates with other departments to ensure seamless follow through customer service
requirements and expectations.
● Provides coaching and corrective action promptly, to ensure that poor performers are
identified, documented and improved to acceptable performance, or released.
● Trains new employees and cross trains associates to continue production during personnel
shortages.
● Airgas associates are encouraged to act with care, adapt to our environment and engage to trust and
grow - core tenets within the Be, Act, Engage framework of employee performance.
● All employees are expected to perform any reasonable work request that falls within the
qualifications but not specifically described.

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Are you a MATCH?

Required Education:
● High school diploma required. Bachelor's degree or the equivalent preferred, with five or more years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
● At least two years’ experience in a distribution or plant manager management role preferred.
● At least two years’ experience with industrial gas systems is highly recommended.
● At least two years’ experience reading P&IDs, blueprints, project schematics and process
flow charts preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):
● Technical and working understanding of the plant process.
● Displays mechanical and electrical aptitude for equipment operation and troubleshooting.
● Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals.
● Knowledge of handling of hazardous
materials.
● Proficient in Microsoft Office products and Google platform products.
● Excellent customer service skills including verbal and written.
● Familiarity with regulatory requirements for plants operations and trucking distribution, including
process safety management, OSHA regulations, EPA regulations, EEOC guidelines, FDA and DOT
regulations, and state and local requirements.
● Ability to lead a root cause analysis investigation.
● Extremely organized and effective at time management.
● Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
● General understanding of accounting principles and working knowledge of P&L operating budget.

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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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