Airgas Inc Hiring for Regional Operations Manager Job at Santa Fe Springs, CA Full Time

Position Title: Area Operations Manager

Location: Lynwood, CA (W017)

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
Directs and controls the manufacture and distribution of packaged and bulk gases in the assigned regional plant locations. Responsible for the coordination of regional plant safety, maintenance, compliance, staffing, training, associate performance, capital expenditures and operational budgets. This position requires a motivated, self-directed individual with excellent organizational skills and a strong work ethic.

In particular, you will:

• Responsible for the regional plant locations overall Safety, Quality, Service and Cost control.
• Manages all operations personnel in accordance with company policies by hiring, training, motivating, planning and directing work, managing performance and resolving associate issues so that assigned performance targets are met or exceeded.
• Develops capital expenditure budget and coordinates capital expenditures once proper approvals have been received.
• Works with the regional safety officer to coordinate the procedures required for compliance with OSHA, EPA, FDA, and state and local regulations and Union agreements.
• Creates, implements and revises, as needed, standard operational practices.
• Ensures adequate cylinder supply to meet customer needs.
• Reviews production orders and schedules to obtain product data such as types, quantities, specifications of products, and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan efficient and cost effective operations that meet customers’ product needs and customer satisfaction.
• Resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and minimum delays.
• Assists with development of capital expenditure budget and coordinates capital expenditures once proper approvals have been received.
• Develops, implements and revises, as needed, standard operational practices.
• Compiles, stores, and analyzes production data and makes adjustments so that customer needs are met and customers are retained.
• Suggests or initiates plans to motivate workers to achieve goals; recommends and/or initiates personnel actions.
• Ensures safety rules are strictly observed & safety training is regularly scheduled, conducted & documented, correct unsafe practices or conditions without delay, promote safety awareness of employees and create a mechanism in which the supervisors are actively participating and held accountable.
• Ensures all accidents and/or injuries are reported within 24 hours and properly investigated. Comply with all Airgas safety rules and company policies.
• Attend safety meetings.
• Ensure any accident or injury is promptly reported.
• Wear proper PPE in work area at all time.
• Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.

Are you a MATCH?

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree from a four year college/university, Engineering degree and/or MBA preferred
• 10 + years of experience in industrial gas/packaged gas industry plant environment, petrochemical, or related industries in operations and/or engineering or related activities.

• Minimum 5 years in supervisory role.
• General Management and Leadership Roles in Industrial Gas Business.
• Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be customer service oriented and able to interact with the public in a professional manner.
• Must be able to work flexible hours to meet customer needs and management expectations.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and be detailed-oriented with good organizational skills.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write routine business reports and correspondence and effectively present information and respond to questions from associates, managers, customers and the general public.
• Must have good math skills; ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts and percentages; ability to handle cash transactions accurately.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently handle multiple tasks.
• Pre-employment and random drug testing applies.
• Possess conceptual understanding of industrial gas products, production, distribution applications and equipment
• Working knowledge of Six Sigma and lean manufacturing practices desired.
• Significant training in Safety and Compliance (OSHA, DOT, EPA, FDA)
• Compliance with applicable federal, state, local regulatory procedures (CGMP, DOT, OSHA, FDA)

• Must have extensive coordination experience in a multi team environment.
• Must be able to use Google Suite applications – Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Email
• Proficiency with SAP software desired.

We take care of you:

Airgas offers a full benefits package that includes: Auto allowance, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, Vacation, Sick, Paid Holidays, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance and much more!

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.

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 Health. Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 associates globally.

Join us for a stimulating experience: you’ll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do, in an open, collaborative and respectful environment.

Your differences enhance our performance
At Airgas, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive 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.

Airgas will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the FCIHO

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 – $131,412.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Masks worn in all public areas. Maintaining social distancing and when applicable plexiglass barriers. PPE and sanitation/cleaning products provided and available

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• industry or related industry: 10 years (Preferred)
• supervisory: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations