Automation Director

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 125 - 165

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

RAutomation Director (Open)

Location:

Houston TX (RDA) - Welding equipment rentalAtlanta GA (RDA) - Welding equipment rental

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW

Airgas is Hiring for a Automation Director in Houston TX or Atlanta GA!

At Airgas we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees our customers patients community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We are looking for you!

Salary range: $125k - $165k 15% bonus auto allowance
Remote role with regular travel to Houston TX and Atlanta GA
Travel up to 50%

Recruiter: Josselyn Suarez / / (562) 247- 0786 CALL/TEXT

Reporting to the VP Sales & Marketing of Red-D-Arc the incumbent is responsible for leading the Automation Team human capital resource planning product development/enhancement and growth strategies for the products and teams. The Director of Automation is a critical leadership role responsible for the successful execution governance and scaling of the companys automation strategy. This role manages the day-to-day operations of product development and enhancements driving the delivery of automated solutions that enhance operational efficiency productivity and quality across the enterprise. The Director acts as a key bridge between executive strategy and technical implementation.

Ensure business automation strategies are aligned with the overall organization and support the business to deliver needed results for internal and external customers supporting our financial goals as an organization.

Conduct Business reviews with the President Regional Vice-Presidents for the company and adjusting strategies as needed to exceed established goals.

Collaborates with other automation leadership within Airgas to grow the overall market for Airgas and Red-D-Arc in Automation and related gas and welding products lines.

Attend annual sales meetings and quarterly business reviews as required.

Involved in the review of all automation new hires and personally interviewing anyone who is being considered for a management position for a sales or automation position.

Conduct scheduled performance reviews and annual wage reviews of direct reports.

Work with the leadership team to plan strategies & training programs to improve sales skills and product knowledge of the teams coordinating internal & external development opportunities.

Upon receipt of growth targets for the product lines prepare annual budgets to support intended growth plans.

Review monthly P&L and question substantial variances (positive as well as negative) to uncover reason(s) for the variance and devise plans to improve or capitalize on specific opportunities.

Approve departmental credits and expenditures; ensure they are within budgets.

Reviews calibrates approves all wage increases and compensation changes within the department.

Expand present boundaries and develop new markets for Red-D-Arc an Airgas Company.

Develop and execute an annual sales growth plan. Implement specific product line growth strategies.

Participate in annual business review with Airgas senior management.

Maintains a safe working environment by following Airgas/Red-D-Arcs health and safety guidelines.

Work on personal goals set by the President.

Performs other related duties as required.

Are you a MATCH

Required Qualifications:

Management training required.

Communicates with clarity verbally in one on one or group situations and over the telephone

Communicates well in writing by composing clear document

Attention to detail and solid organizational skills

Ability to multi-task and work independently with little supervision

Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment

Ability to work on multiple projects meets deadlines and creatively solves problems

Adaptable to set and prioritize work with varying exceptions

Ability to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications:

Post-secondary education equivalent to a University or College Degree preferred.

Experience in operations industrial equipment rental or welding equipment preferred.

Welding training is an asset.

Good knowledge of welding processes and equipment

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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