Operations Manager

Airgas•Kapolei, HI

35d•$75,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Plant Operations Manager is responsible for supervising and coordinating activities of workers engaged in producing and repackaging of compressed and liquid gases cylinders, correcting unsafe acts or conditions without delay, and assigning job tasks to workers according to customer needs, current stock levels and workers’ expertise. Operates and safely maintains the plant for pumping or repackaging of gases into cylinders while ensuring alignment with all federal, state, local and company policies, procedures, regulations and laws. Maintains a neat, clean and orderly plant appearance. Studies production schedules and estimates team-hour requirements for completion of job assignments. Collaborates on and adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules. Implements measures to advance production methods, equipment performance, and product quality. Refines working conditions and use of equipment to increase the effectiveness of the work crew. Ensures all safety principles are consistently observed and safety training is regularly scheduled, conducted and documented. Guides company policies for the team and champions safety regulations. Ensures all injuries and accidents are thoroughly investigated and reported within 24 hours. Analyzes and resolves, or assists the team in solving, work-related challenges. Recommends and/or initiates personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, and performance alignment measures. Ensures associate issues, grievances, etc. are effectively and empathetically handled. Guides and supports supervisors to provide mentorship. Suggests plans to inspire the team to reach milestones together. Provides coaching and supportive feedback promptly, ensuring that growth opportunities are identified, documented, and improved to acceptable performance. Trains new team members and cross-trains associates to ensure continuity during personnel shortages. Maintains time and production records and approves overtime when essential, while keeping overtime at balanced levels. Additional duties and projects may be assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Ideally, five (5)+ years of industry experience to include a minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated experience in a supervisory or supportive leadership role
Ability to operate a fork-lift
Ability to observe and assess information received via computer
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
Skilled verbal and written communication
Detail-oriented with the ability to complete handwritten compliance documentation neatly and accurately
Ability to transverse through manufacturing and/or office locations
Occasionally may be required to move up to 60 pounds or more with the aid of material handling equipment
Requires both indoor & outdoor environments in various seasonal weather conditions
Ability to work in temperatures ranging from -10 to over 100 degrees

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with compressed/packaged gases is a plus
Associate’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry or science-related degree field
Prior experience utilizing SAP
Intermediate knowledge of Google Suite Products
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 through clear speaking, encouragement of open expression of ideas, and active listening
Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with others in various situations regardless of status of position
Values cultural diversity and establishes supportive working relationships

Responsibilities

Supervising and coordinating activities of workers engaged in producing and repackaging of compressed and liquid gases cylinders
Correcting unsafe acts or conditions without delay
Assigning job tasks to workers according to customer needs, current stock levels and workers’ expertise
Operating and safely maintaining the plant for pumping or repackaging of gases into cylinders while ensuring alignment with all federal, state, local and company policies, procedures, regulations and laws
Maintaining a neat, clean and orderly plant appearance
Studying production schedules and estimates team-hour requirements for completion of job assignments
Collaborating on and adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules
Implementing measures to advance production methods, equipment performance, and product quality
Refining working conditions and use of equipment to increase the effectiveness of the work crew
Ensuring all safety principles are consistently observed and safety training is regularly scheduled, conducted and documented
Guiding company policies for the team and champions safety regulations
Ensuring all injuries and accidents are thoroughly investigated and reported within 24 hours
Analyzing and resolving, or assists the team in solving, work-related challenges
Recommending and/or initiates personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, and performance alignment measures
Ensuring associate issues, grievances, etc. are effectively and empathetically handled
Guiding and supporting supervisors to provide mentorship
Suggesting plans to inspire the team to reach milestones together
Providing coaching and supportive feedback promptly, ensuring that growth opportunities are identified, documented, and improved to acceptable performance
Training new team members and cross-training associates to ensure continuity during personnel shortages
Maintaining time and production records and approves overtime when essential, while keeping overtime at balanced levels
Additional duties and projects may be assigned