Assistant VP of Operations

Airgas

2d

About The Position

The Asst. VP of Operations is responsible for ensuring everyday operational activities run fluently and effectively, while also supporting the VP of Operations with strategic leadership and initiatives. The Asst. VP of Operations implements and monitors all regional operations strategy for plant operations; safety, regulatory compliance, and all policy and procedural updates. This position is additionally responsible for assisting in the development of all Operations management budgets, capital budgets, Gain Share targets, efficiency targets, all operational and safety targets and the planning and the execution of those plans in order to attain or exceed all related goals. The Asst. VP of Operations champions and promotes a strong safety and compliance culture implementing programs to ensure associate engagement.

Requirements

• Undergraduate Business, Engineering, Operations or related degree required. In lieu of degree, consideration for up to 4 years of additional relevant experience may be accepted.
• Minimum of 10 years of increasing leadership responsibility in production, logistics, distribution, safety or operations; prior industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in developing operations strategies & developing/managing a budget.
• Experience driving a safety culture.
• Strategic thinker with the imagination & foresight to conceptualize new ideas and opportunities as well as the tactical skills to implement.
• Demonstrated knowledge of compliance regarding applicable federal/state regulations (i.e. OSHA, EPA, DOT, & FDA).
• Versatility to function effectively in a fast paced and changing business environment.
• Considerable independent judgment and initiative are required in resolving problems and making recommendations; demonstrating tact and diplomacy in dealing with internal and external customers; and handling proprietary information.
• Excellent leadership, motivational and project management skills.
• Financial acumen for developing and articulating metrics utilized by business professionals when developing budgets & plans, considering capital equipment purchases, and developing pricing guidelines.
• Strong understanding of contracts, contractual language and legal terminology.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others, collaborate and to create cross-functional alignment.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be proficient with Google suite applications and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Lead by example - positively promoting Safety, Compliance, Customer Service and Efficiency/Profitability - in that order.
• Manages the AOM team to drive a culture that fosters safety, employee engagement, ownership, and collaboration 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.
• Assist in the development and execution of capital expenditure budgeting and project coordination once proper approvals have been received.
• Work with the Region Safety Management Team to coordinate the procedures required for compliance with Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Transportation (DOT), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), state regulations and Airgas/Air Liquide Policies & Standard Operating Procedures (AOSs/SOPs).
• Develop, implement, monitor and execute operational efficiency targets while simultaneously maintaining or improving customer service levels
• Review 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.
• Resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and minimum delays, while ensuring all safety standards are maintained or improved.
• Partner with the Human Resources management team to effectively resolve employee relations issues.
• Provide training and equipment to all Operations employees to safely, properly and efficiently perform their jobs.
• Other projects/initiatives as assigned.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision plans
• vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees
• progressive parental leave package
• 401k plan with company matching funds
• tuition reimbursement
• discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents
• Airgas Scholarship Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees