Area Operations Manager

R10076881 Area Operations Manager (Open)

Location:

Phoenix, AZ - Acetylene production & fillingPhoenix, AZ - Riverview - Filling industrial

How Will You Contribute And Grow?

Directs and controls the manufacture and distribution of packaged and bulk gases in the assigned regional plant locations. Responsible for the coordination of regional plant safety, maintenance, compliance, staffing, training, associate performance, capital expenditures and operational budgets. This position requires a motivated, self-directed individual with excellent organizational skills and a strong work ethic.

Essential Job Functions:

• All duties and responsibilities shall be performed as set forth in established policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the regional plant locations overall Safety, Quality, Service and Cost control.
• Manages all operations personnel 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.
• Creates, implements and revises, as needed, standard operational practices.
• Ensures adequate cylinder supply to meet customer needs.
• Resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and minimum delays.
• Assists with development of capital expenditure budget and coordinates capital expenditures once proper approvals have been received.
• Develops, implements and revises, as needed, standard operational practices.
• Compiles, stores, and analyzes production data and makes adjustments so that customer needs are met and customers are retained.

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Are You A Match?

Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work flexible hours to meet customer needs and management expectations.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and be detailed-oriented with good organizational skills.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Pre-employment and random drug testing applies.
• Possess conceptual understanding of industrial gas products, production, distribution applications and equipment
• Working knowledge of Six Sigma and lean manufacturing practices desired.
• Significant training in Safety and Compliance (OSHA, DOT, EPA, FDA)
• Must be able to use Microsoft Office suite of applications – Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with SAP software desired.

Education, Experiences, Certificates/Licenses And/Or Registrations:

• Must have a Bachelor's degree from a four year college/university, Engineering degree and/or MBA preferred
• 10 + years of experience in industrial gas/packaged gas industry plant environment, petrochemical, or related industries in operations and/or engineering or related activities.
• Minimum 5 years in supervisory role.
• General Management and Leadership Roles in Industrial Gas Business.

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Benefits

We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees. 

We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children. 

Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.

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Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces  the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions. 

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Information
 

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.  

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. 

Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.

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