Assistant Manager - Plant

Airgas•Albany, NY

1d•$75,000 - $87,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Plant Manager actively manages the day-to-day activities inside the plant such as planning production, ensuring trucks are loaded, and assigning tasks to the 8 direct reports while building a safe environment to work in. Additionally, this role focuses on creating an environment where safety is the number 1 priority, followed by ensuring a top of class service level to our internal and external customers.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience working in a leadership role within a manufacturing or distribution environment.
Intermediate knowledge of Google suite applications and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
Strong analytical skills and a thorough understanding of how to leverage metrics and related tools to improve production efficiency and effectiveness.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Communication skills that ensure a smooth flow of information between self and others through clear speaking and writing, encouragement of open expression of ideas, and effective listening.
Demonstrated knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Self-starter; self-motivated; well organized; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Detail oriented with the ability to complete handwritten compliance documentation neatly and accurately.
Demonstrated dedication to product quality and customer satisfaction.
Employee may be required to remain stationary for extended periods of time.
Employee may occasionally be required to traverse through office and/or manufacturing locations.
Employee will frequently be required to actively listen and exchange information.
Employee will be required to observe and assess information received via computer.
Requires frequent use of computer and telephone.
Occasionally be able to move up to 60 pounds and move more than 125 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment.

Nice To Haves

College degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or Engineering.
Prefer prior technical experience with compressed gases, gas analysis and gas lab equipment.
Prior experience utilizing SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

Planning daily production to advance performance and efficiency and meet customer expectations.
Promotes a strong safety and compliance culture correcting unsafe acts or conditions without delay.
Review reorder point levels and make the necessary adjustments if required.
Champion and guide adherence to company policies and safety regulations for all workers.
Order all necessary parts and equipment related to the good functioning of the plant.
Support and coordinate a team of 8 contributors (5 fillers and 3 loaders).
Communicate daily with the logistics manager on production issues or potential run outs.
Trains new workers and cross trains employees to continue production during personnel shortages.