Assistant Plant Manager

Airgas•Harrisburg, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Plant Manager supervises 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 managing all gas cylinder processing, ultrasonic testing, and compliance with all Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), SAFECORE, and other business related compliance activities. Guides and supports 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 day-to-day operations. Promotes a strong safety and compliance culture correcting unsafe acts or conditions without delay. Assigns tasks to team members according to customers’ needs, current stock levels, and the individual's expertise. Studies production schedules and estimates team capacity needed for completion of job assignments. Maintains time and production records. Interprets company policies to workers and promotes and ensures safety practices. Collaborates on initiatives to enhance production methods, equipment performance, quality of product, and supports changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase effectiveness of the team. Initiates or suggests plans to motivate team members to reach shared milestones. Discovers solutions to operational challenges or assists team members in solving work problems. Recommends or initiates associate actions, such as new hires, promotions, transfers, discharges, performance improvement and supportive measures. Trains new workers and cross trains employees to continue production during personnel shortages. Provides assistance to the Plant Manager with regard to planning and managing capital investments. Coordinates the proper inventory levels of supplies and equipment. Additional duties and projects as may be assigned.

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.
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

Prior technical experience with compressed gases, gas analysis and gas lab equipment.
Prior experience utilizing SAP.

Responsibilities

Supervises day-to-day activities for multiple segments of industrial, specialty, and medical distribution and gas filling operations.
Assists with managing gas cylinder processing, ultrasonic testing, and compliance with FDA, DOT, OSHA, EPA, SAFECORE, and other business-related compliance activities.
Guides and supports associates involved in plant, quality assurance lab, and/or driver activities.
Coordinates and partners with other Plant Supervisors for smooth day-to-day operations.
Promotes a strong safety and compliance culture, correcting unsafe acts or conditions.
Assigns tasks to team members based on customer needs, stock levels, and individual expertise.
Studies production schedules and estimates team capacity for job assignments.
Maintains time and production records.
Interprets company policies and promotes safety practices.
Collaborates on initiatives to enhance production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
Supports changes in working conditions and equipment use to increase team effectiveness.
Initiates or suggests plans to motivate team members.
Discovers solutions to operational challenges or assists team members in solving work problems.
Recommends or initiates associate actions (new hires, promotions, transfers, discharges, performance improvement).
Trains new workers and cross-trains employees.
Provides assistance to the Plant Manager with planning and managing capital investments.
Coordinates proper inventory levels of supplies and equipment.