Operations Production Lead (Houston, TX.)

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. Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64500 associates globally.

Through the passion and diversity of its 18000 associates Airgas fosters a culture of safety customer success sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas take initiative and make decisions.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW

A Production Lead oversees cylinder fill plant operations ensuring the safe and efficient production of gaseous products. This role involves training coaching and mentoring Production Operators across various plant teams.

In particular you will:

• Directs and coordinates plant activities to maximize production efficiency and meet regional branch cylinder requirements.

• Delegates tasks to shift operators.

• Ensures compliance with all FDA OSHA EPA and DOT regulations.

• Maintains accurate computer and hand-generated paperwork in accordance with Airgas SOPs.

• Reports equipment or facility defects to management.

• Stays informed of industry technical developments by reviewing relevant publications.

• Accountable for the safety and safety practices of assigned personnel.

• Other duties may be assigned.

Are you a MATCH

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree (A.A. or A.S.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.

• Five years of industry-related experience and/or training with at least two years in a supervisory role.

• Valid state drivers license and applicable regulatory licenses for pumping specific products (if required).

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

This position requires the ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Frequent lifting of 25-75 lbs.; occasional lifting of 76-100 lbs.

• Prolonged standing (up to 8 hours) frequent bending stooping crouching reaching grasping feeling and repetitive motion.

• Occasional climbing balancing kneeling crawling pushing pulling and finger activities.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills enabling effective interaction in both favorable and unfavorable situations regardless of status or position.

• Ability to accept cultural diversity and establish effective working relationships.

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.

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.

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 18000 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 66500 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 turn youll find a welcoming workplace where youre valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career whatever path you choose.

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

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