R10036090 Operations Manager (Open) Location: Phoenix, AZ - Riverview - Filling industrial How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? Position: Operations Manager Location: Phoenix, AZ Directs and controls the manufacture and distribution of packaged and bulk gases in a production environment. Responsible for the coordination of 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. All duties and responsibilities shall be performed as set forth in established policies and procedures. Adhere to and assure compliance with the Code of Conduct/Handbook, policies and procedures and all applicable rules, regulations and standards promulgated by Federal, State and other applicable agencies or regulating bodies. Must lead within the Airgas culture – putting safety first. Responsible for the overall Safety, Quality, Service and Cost control of Operations team. 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, DOT, 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. 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. Leads daily safety meetings. ● Other duties as assigned ________________________ Are you a MATCH? Must have a High School Diploma; Bachelor's degree preferred 5 years of experience in industrial gas/packaged gas industry plant environment, petrochemical, or related industries in operations and/or engineering or related activities. Minimum 2 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) a) 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 Microsoft Office suite of applications – Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Proficiency with SAP software desired. 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. Airgas offers a full benefits package includes: http://www.airgas.com/company/careers/employee-benefits Airgas will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the FCIHO _________________________ Your differences enhance our performance 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 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. _________________________ Equal Employment Opportunity Information We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Please click here to view the EEO Know Your Rights poster and here to view the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination poster. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company’s written Affirmative Action Plan or Policy Statement. This plan or policy statement is available for inspection upon request by contacting Human Resources at 844-myHR4AG (844-694-7424). Airgas, an Air Liquide Company and its group of companies 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 phone at 844-myHR4AG (844-694-7424) or by email to us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com. _________________________ California Privacy Notice 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.