Operations Manager

Airgas•Los Angeles, CA

25d•$80 - $95•Onsite

About The Position

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative. At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. Airgas is Hiring for an Operations Manager Los Angeles CA! We are looking for you! Monday - Friday Days 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. Studies production schedules and estimates team-hour requirements for completion of job assignments. Salary Range $80-$95K plus Bonus Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance. Support for Parents: We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families. Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time. Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment Recruiter: Tina Kratochwill/ [email protected] 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
(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

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.