Manager - Plant - 2

Airgas•Lawton, OK

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Manager is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of all plant operations, including but not limited to the safe, collaborative, and compliant leadership of associate activities in producing and repackaging of compressed and liquid gases into cylinders, and coordinating and aligning job tasks with associates in accordance with customer orders and fulfillment requirements. Operate and safely maintain the plant for pumping or repackaging of gases into cylinders while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, local and company policies, procedures, regulations and laws. Safely leads, operates and maintains the plant for pumping or repackaging of gases into cylinders while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, local and company policies, procedures, regulations and laws. Maintains a neat, clean and orderly plant appearance. Analyses production schedules and determines associate-hour requirements for completion of job assignments. Establishes and/or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules. Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure sustainable resource management and prevent operational delays. Implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and product quality. Modifies working conditions and use of equipment to optimize the workflow and support associate well-being. Inspect machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization. Ensures all safety rules are consistently championed and safety training is regularly scheduled, conducted and documented. Interpret company policies to workers and foster alignment with safety regulations. Ensures all injuries and accidents are properly investigated and reported within 24 hours. Analyzes, resolves, and assists associates in solving work related issues or roadblocks. Partners with HRBP to collaborate on associate actions, such as promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures. Ensures associate issues, grievances, etc. are effectively handled to optimize associate engagement. Leads subordinate supervisors to provide support and development to ensure all associates are achieving established goals. Provides coaching and corrective action promptly, to ensure that opportunities for growth are identified and supported, documented and corrective measures are put in place. Train new associates and provide cross training to continue production during times of team-capacity variations. Maintains time and production records and approves overtime when essential, while ensuring overtime is managed appropriately. Accurately completes and submits paperwork (e.g., shippers, cylinder audits, month-end reports, etc.) in a timely manner. Utilize plant dashboards and financial reports to drive improvements in operational efficiencies and costs. Additional duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and three to five years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 5 years of supervisory experience.
3 plus years experience in related fields.
Valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Valid Driver’s License.
Ability to become forklift certified.
Good computer skills.
Ability to read and comprehend Safety Data Sheets and all other written communications.

Nice To Haves

Prior Operational and Production experience
Prior SAP and Power BI experience
Prior forklift experience

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day plant operations, including safe, collaborative, and compliant leadership of associate activities in producing and repackaging compressed and liquid gases into cylinders.
Coordinate and align job tasks with associates according to customer orders and fulfillment requirements.
Operate and safely maintain the plant for pumping or repackaging gases into cylinders, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, local, and company policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Maintain a neat, clean, and orderly plant appearance.
Analyze production schedules and determine associate-hour requirements for job completion.
Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
Review production and operating reports and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems.
Implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
Modify working conditions and equipment use to optimize workflow and support associate well-being.
Inspect machines and equipment for specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
Ensure all safety rules are consistently championed and safety training is regularly scheduled, conducted, and documented.
Interpret company policies to workers and foster alignment with safety regulations.
Ensure all injuries and accidents are properly investigated and reported within 24 hours.
Analyze, resolve, and assist associates in solving work-related issues or roadblocks.
Collaborate with HRBP on associate actions such as promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures.
Ensure associate issues and grievances are effectively handled to optimize associate engagement.
Lead subordinate supervisors to provide support and development to ensure associates achieve established goals.
Provide coaching and corrective action promptly to identify and support growth opportunities.
Train new associates and provide cross-training.
Maintain time and production records and approve overtime when essential.
Accurately complete and submit paperwork in a timely manner.
Utilize plant dashboards and financial reports to drive improvements in operational efficiencies and costs.