Vice President of Operations

Airgas

81d

About The Position

The VP of Operations is responsible for strategic leadership while also ensuring everyday operational activities run smoothly and effectively. The VP of Operations develops and implements the regional operations strategy for plant operations, safety & regulatory compliance, as well as policy & procedural updates. This position is additionally responsible for managing and directing the capital expenditure process and budgeting. The VP of Operations champions and promotes a strong safety and compliance culture implementing programs to ensure associate safety and company regulatory compliance. Establishes and executes quality and delivery standards for products and services to consistently meet the needs of both internal and external customers. Manages the operation teams driving a culture that fosters safety, employee engagement, ownership, and collaboration in accordance with company policies by hiring, training, motivating, planning and directing work, managing performance and resolving associate issues so that assigned performance targets are met or exceeded. Develops capital expenditure budgets and coordinates capital expenditures once proper approvals have been received. Works with the region Safety management team to coordinate the procedures required for compliance with Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Transportation (DOT), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), state regulations and Airgas Policies & Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Reviews production orders and schedules to obtain product data such as types, quantities, specifications of products, and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan efficient and cost effective operations that meet customers’ product needs and customer satisfaction. Resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and minimum delays. Develops, implements and revises, as needed, standard operational practices. Partners with the Human Resources management team to effectively resolve employee relations issues. Provides training and equipment to all Operations employees to safely, properly and efficiently perform their jobs. Leads by example positively promoting safety. Manages the safety and health of employees by complying with all internal policies and procedures and applicable government regulations.

Requirements

• Undergraduate Business, Engineering, Operations or related degree required.
• Minimum of 10 years of increasing leadership responsibility in production or operations.
• Preference for prior bulk gas industry experience.
• Experience in developing operations strategies & managing a budget.
• Experience driving a safety culture.
• Proficient with Google suite applications and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Demonstrated knowledge of compliance regarding applicable federal/state regulations (i.e. OSHA, EPA, DOT, & FDA).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement regional operations strategy for plant operations, safety & regulatory compliance.
• Manage and direct the capital expenditure process and budgeting.
• Promote a strong safety and compliance culture.
• Establish and execute quality and delivery standards for products and services.
• Manage operation teams to foster safety, employee engagement, ownership, and collaboration.
• Develop capital expenditure budgets and coordinate capital expenditures.
• Coordinate compliance procedures with the region Safety management team.
• Review production orders and schedules to plan efficient operations.
• Resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems.
• Develop, implement, and revise standard operational practices.
• Partner with Human Resources to resolve employee relations issues.
• Provide training and equipment to Operations employees.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.
• Progressive parental leave package.
• 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: Executive
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees