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Airgas is Hiring for an Assistant Plant Manager in Toledo OH!

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• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life including Medical Dental Vision Life AD&D and Disability Insurance.

• Support for Parents: We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.

• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match Tuition Assistance Paid Holidays Vacation and Sick time.

• Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment

Recruiter: Kailee Cooper /

The Assistant Plant Manager guides and supports the day-to-day activities for multiple segments of the industrial specialty and medical distribution and gas filling operations for a plant. This position assists with coordinating all gas cylinder processing ultrasonic testing and alignment with all Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Department of Transportation (DOT) Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SAFECORE and other business-related safety and quality standards.

• Supports and mentors a team of two or more associates involved in activities related to the plant quality assurance lab and/or drivers.

• Coordinates and partners with other Plant Supervisors to ensure smooth collaborative day-to-day operations.

• Fosters a strong safety and compliance culture proactively addressing unsafe conditions to ensure a secure environment for all.

• Connects tasks to team members according to customers needs current stock levels and the individuals growing expertise.

• Reviews production schedules and estimates team capacity and resources for the successful completion of assignments. Maintains thoughtful time and production records.

• Communicates company policies clearly and upholds safety standards to ensure the well-being of the team.

• Implements measures to improve production methods equipment performance and quality of product; pioneers changes in working conditions to increase the overall effectiveness of the team.

• Initiates and suggests plans to inspire and motivate team members to reach shared objectives.

• Nurtures professional relationships to resolve work challenges or assists team members in collaborative problem-solving.

• Recommends or initiates talent-focused actions such as new hires promotions transfers and performance alignment strategies.

• Provides dedicated training for new team members and encourages cross-training to ensure continuity and professional growth for all employees.

• Provides assistance to the Plant Manager with regard to planning and managing capital investments to advance the facilitys capabilities.

• Coordinates the proper inventory levels of supplies and equipment to ensure the team has the tools they need.

• Additional duties and projects as may be assigned to support the plants success.

Are you a MATCH

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.

• 2 or more years in a leadership or coordinative role within a manufacturing or distribution environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• We are looking for prior technical experience with compressed gases gas analysis and gas lab equipment.

• Familiarity with utilizing SAP is a plus.

• Proficiency in Google Suite applications and Microsoft Office (Word Excel).

• Strong analytical skills and a thorough understanding of how to utilize insights and related tools to improve team flow and effectiveness.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. We value communication that ensures a smooth flow of information through clear speaking and writing the encouragement of open expression of ideas and active empathetic listening.

• A foundational comfort with addition subtraction multiplication and division in all units of measure using whole numbers fractions and decimals. The ability to compute rates ratios and percentages to support plant accuracy.

• Proactive and well-organized with the ability to manage priorities and contribute effectively as part of a supportive team.

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to completing compliance documentation neatly and accurately.

• A sincere dedication to product quality and fostering customer satisfaction.

Physical & Environmental Requirements:

• The role may involve remaining stationary for extended periods of time to focus on administrative tasks.

• There will be opportunities to traverse through office and manufacturing locations to engage with the team.

• You will frequently be asked to actively listen and exchange information with colleagues and partners.

• The role requires the ability to observe and assess information received via computer.

• Regular use of a computer and telephone is essential for staying connected.

• Occasionally you may be asked to move up to 60 pounds or move more than 125 pounds with the assistance of material handling equipment.

Benefits

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision plans short-term and long-term disability life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) pre-tax commuter transportation benefit parental leave vacation sick time floating holidays jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.

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

Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

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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