Plant Manager

Airgas•Dayton, OH

11d•$120,000 - $140,000•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 a Plant Manager in Dayton, OH! We are looking for you! The primary function of this job is to operate medium-sized Airgas facilities safely and reliably by complying with regulatory requirements, developing and leading personnel, managing costs effectively, and developing personal skills and competencies.

Requirements

Mechanical or Chemical Engineering degree preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.
Minimum of 6 years of mechanical maintenance experience in a process industry.
Technical and working understanding of the Air Separation or Carbon Dioxide liquefaction plant process or applicable process plant industry experience.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants, including Process Safety Management, OSHA regulations, EPA regulations, EEOC guidelines, FDA regulations (where applicable), state and local requirements.
Strong computer and business application skills.
Demonstrated experience troubleshooting plant machinery, including hands-on familiarity with valves and rotating equipment.
Ability to deliver and explain training material to operating personnel.
Extremely organized and effective at time management – able to establish and maintain a plant filing system and control of engineering documents.
Ability to read and red-line key operating documents.
Working knowledge of commercial agreements and Airgas customer relations.
Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
General understanding of accounting principles and working knowledge of plant operating budget.
Must have reliable transportation.
Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Chemical industry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Fully support, accurately complete, and maintain all company Health, Safety, and Environmental policies, procedures, and documentation as required.
Be ultimately accountable and responsible for site safety including employees, contractors, visitors and neighbors.
Meet and advance company safety standards, demonstrate strong safety leadership and commitment, and implement and maintain the training matrix and Airgas University training for the site.
Guide the stewardship of Key Operating Documents, maintain updated red-lines at all times, and display a detailed understanding of content and significance of each document.
Make plant and process decisions, perform process troubleshooting, establish clear delegation of this authority to trained team members.
Foster positive customer and intercompany department relationships.
Deliver the quality and quantity of product required by the business.
Execute predictive and preventive maintenance to ensure long-term reliability and safety and minimize unplanned maintenance.
Develop annual maintenance plans and turn-around planning as needed.
Collaborate with the team to maintain high housekeeping standards to exemplify and improve the company image.
Operate the facility in compliance with all local and federal governmental regulations (Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Transportation (DOT), Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), etc.) and company policies.
Maintain and comply with all necessary licenses and permits, provide all regulatory training and maintain documentation, report and investigate all incidents and ensure corrective actions are complete.
Keep plant hazard analysis current and display thorough knowledge of possible hazards and associated safeguards.
Adhere to Management of Change procedure.
Ensure that all performance evaluations, hiring, promotions and assignments are free of any form of discrimination; Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Demonstrate consistent commitment to company policies, safety guidelines, and procedural standards.
Model exemplary safety behavior, lead by personal example, work to achieve “Zero Accidents” by fostering a collaborative culture in safety.
Implement and ensure compliance to the Qualification and Training program for Production Technicians.
Conduct an annual performance review with each employee.
Implement individual development plans annually and provide training and coaching to improve performance.
Provide thoughtful and collaborative input to management decisions and actively support those decisions.
Adhere to administrative and operational policies and procedures.
Understand, monitor and optimize operating costs within an authorized budget.
Identify and implement opportunities to reduce costs within delegated authorization.
Participate in the Capital Planning Process and the Yearly Expense Budgeting Process.
Control overtime within established limits.
Continuously improve efficiency and availability indicators.
Utilize national purchasing agreements and frame agreements.