UE Plant Manager

Airgas • Charlestown, NH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Airgas is Hiring for a UE Plant Manager in Charlestown, NH! 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! The UE Plant Manager supervises the daily activities for the plant’s UE Testing Department of gas cylinder processing, including compliance with all Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), SAFECORE, and other business related compliance activities. Supervises the activities of 2 or more UE associates in the ultrasonic testing of gas cylinders. Assigns task to workers according to customers’ needs, current stock levels and worker’s expertise. Recommends or initiates personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, discharge, and disciplinary measures. Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems. Understands and follows UE Standard Operating Procedures for testing. Operates computer equipment and value machine (if applicable) in order to conduct testing. Records test results, cylinder serial number, and test date in a timely and accurate manner. Stamps test date and label gas cylinders once ultrasonic testing is complete. Maintains testing and time records. Reviews and interprets test results and documentation as it relates to local, state, and federal compliance and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Oversees inspection and maintenance of ultrasonic testing equipment. Calibrates and adjusts ultrasonic testing equipment to required standards and settings. Ensures that defective cylinders or those requiring maintenance or repair are removed from service until corrected. Corrects unsafe acts or conditions without delay. Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations. Implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, quality of product, and changes working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of team. Trains new workers and cross trains employees to continue production during personnel shortages. Operates a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment to safely move gas cylinders off of pallets onto testing equipment. Additional duties and projects as may be assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of 40-hour Ultrasonic Testing training course & certification required.
• Prior related experience in a manufacturing and/or distribution operations facility in a lead role.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Aptitude to operate, troubleshoot and maintain electro-mechanical ultrasonic test systems.
• Good mechanical aptitude and a familiarity to hand tools.
• Ability to read and comprehend material safety data sheets, DOT regulations, and other work-related documentation.
• Ability to routinely move 25 – 75 lbs., and occasionally transport 76 to greater than 100 lbs. with the aid of material handling equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience handling/shipping compressed gas cylinders to include use of Ultra Sonic Testing / Hydro testing methods preferred.
• Prior experience utilizing SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the daily activities for the plant’s UE Testing Department of gas cylinder processing, including compliance with all Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), SAFECORE, and other business related compliance activities.
• Supervises the activities of 2 or more UE associates in the ultrasonic testing of gas cylinders.
• Assigns task to workers according to customers’ needs, current stock levels and worker’s expertise.
• Recommends or initiates personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, discharge, and disciplinary measures.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Understands and follows UE Standard Operating Procedures for testing.
• Operates computer equipment and value machine (if applicable) in order to conduct testing.
• Records test results, cylinder serial number, and test date in a timely and accurate manner.
• Stamps test date and label gas cylinders once ultrasonic testing is complete.
• Maintains testing and time records.
• Reviews and interprets test results and documentation as it relates to local, state, and federal compliance and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
• Oversees inspection and maintenance of ultrasonic testing equipment.
• Calibrates and adjusts ultrasonic testing equipment to required standards and settings.
• Ensures that defective cylinders or those requiring maintenance or repair are removed from service until corrected.
• Corrects unsafe acts or conditions without delay.
• Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
• Implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, quality of product, and changes working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of team.
• Trains new workers and cross trains employees to continue production during personnel shortages.
• Operates a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment to safely move gas cylinders off of pallets onto testing equipment.
• Additional duties and projects as may be assigned.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision plans
• vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees
• progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children
• 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: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees