Automation Director

Airgas • Houston, TX

17d • Remote

About The Position

Airgas is Hiring for a Automation Director in Houston, TX or Atlanta, GA! 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 are looking for you! Reporting to the VP, Sales & Marketing of Red-D-Arc, the incumbent is responsible for leading the Automation Team, human capital resource planning, product development/enhancement and growth strategies for the products and teams. The Director of Automation is a critical leadership role responsible for the successful execution, governance, and scaling of the company’s automation strategy. This role manages the day-to-day operations of product development and enhancements, driving the delivery of automated solutions that enhance operational efficiency, productivity, and quality across the enterprise. The Director acts as a key bridge between executive strategy and technical implementation.

Requirements

• Management training required.
• Communicates with clarity, verbally in one on one or group situations, and over the telephone
• Communicates well in writing by composing clear document
• Attention to detail and solid organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and work independently with little supervision
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to work on multiple projects, meets deadlines, and creatively solves problems
• Adaptable to set and prioritize work with varying exceptions
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary education equivalent to a University or College Degree preferred.
• Experience in operations, industrial equipment rental or welding equipment preferred.
• Welding training is an asset.
• Good knowledge of welding processes and equipment

Responsibilities

• Ensure business automation strategies are aligned with the overall organization and support the business to deliver needed results for internal and external customers, supporting our financial goals as an organization.
• Conduct Business reviews with the President, Regional Vice-Presidents for the company and adjusting strategies as needed to exceed established goals.
• Collaborates with other automation leadership within Airgas to grow the overall market for Airgas and Red-D-Arc in Automation, and related gas and welding products lines.
• Attend annual sales meetings and quarterly business reviews as required.
• Involved in the review of all automation new hires and personally interviewing anyone who is being considered for a management position for a sales or automation position.
• Conduct scheduled performance reviews and annual wage reviews of direct reports.
• Work with the leadership team to plan strategies & training programs to improve sales skills and product knowledge of the teams, coordinating internal & external development opportunities.
• Upon receipt of growth targets for the product lines, prepare annual budgets to support intended growth plans.
• Review monthly P&L and question substantial variances (positive as well as negative), to uncover reason(s) for the variance, and devise plans to improve or capitalize on specific opportunities.
• Approve departmental credits and expenditures; ensure they are within budgets.
• Reviews, calibrates, approves all wage increases and compensation changes within the department.
• Expand present boundaries and develop new markets for Red-D-Arc, an Airgas Company.
• Develop and execute an annual sales growth plan. Implement specific product line growth strategies.
• Participate in annual business review with Airgas senior management.
• Maintains a safe working environment by following Airgas/Red-D-Arc’s health and safety guidelines.
• Work on personal goals set by the President.
• Performs other related duties as required.

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: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees