Manager, Quality, Safety, & Training

Airgas.com

Office

Management

Full Time

R10076928 Manager, Quality, Safety, & Training (Open)

Location:

Twinsburg, OH (AES) - Management - ALTEC

How Will You Contribute And Grow?

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.

Airgas is Hiring for a Quality, Safety and Training (QST) Manager in Twinsburg, OH!

We are looking for you !

Pay 95k-120k
Sign On Bonus and/ Or Referral Bonus (If applicable)
Travel 10-15%

Recruiter: Neelam Patel / neelam.patel@airgas.com / CALL/TEXT 913.343.5762

The Quality, Safety and Training (QST) Manager will oversee and develop the AES Quality Control (QC), Safety, and Training programs and initiatives. S/He will work closely with the AES Quality Specialist, AMG HSEQ Department, SAFECOR, and AES Leaders in this effort to achieve best in class performance in these areas.

In Quality

Review, refine, and create the department’s QC procedures, checklists, and systems for the equipment manufactured at the AES facility and by our third-party vendors.
Assist with the Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) at our third-party vendors when required.
Ensure our customer’s QC requirements are met.
Investigate performance gaps and manage corrective actions.
Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to track AES and vendor quality performance.
Ensure Airgas and regulatory compliance (e.g. for welding and brazing operations) when required.
Issue vendor non-conformance reports when required.
When required, assist the Quality Specialist to:
Perform and sign off on Quality Control checks on finished equipment.
Photograph equipment for marketing and shipping documentation.
Ensure Quality Control paperwork is complete and archived.
Solicit and receive Application Engineer or Segment Lead approval prior to equipment packaging and shipment.
Conduct and document “Lessons Learned” meetings when required, and ensure action items are addressed.
Train Engineering and Operations personnel on the QC process.
Stay abreast of the quality initiatives within Airgas as a whole and within industry.
Be a leader in Safety: promote a culture of Health and Safety excellence.
Perform and sign off on Quality Control checks on finished equipment.
Photograph equipment for marketing and shipping documentation.
Ensure Quality Control paperwork is complete and archived.
Solicit and receive Application Engineer or Segment Lead approval prior to equipment packaging and shipment.
Conduct and document “Lessons Learned” meetings when required, and ensure action items are addressed.
Train Engineering and Operations personnel on the QC process.
Stay abreast of the quality initiatives within Airgas as a whole and within industry.
Be a leader in Safety: promote a culture of Health and Safety excellence.
Perform and sign off on Quality Control checks on finished equipment.
Photograph equipment for marketing and shipping documentation.
Ensure Quality Control paperwork is complete and archived.
Solicit and receive Application Engineer or Segment Lead approval prior to equipment packaging and shipment.
Conduct and document “Lessons Learned” meetings when required, and ensure action items are addressed.
Train Engineering and Operations personnel on the QC process.
Stay abreast of the quality initiatives within Airgas as a whole and within industry.
Be a leader in Safety: promote a culture of Health and Safety excellence.

In Safety

Ensure AES complies with SAFECOR and AMG policies:
Follow AMG’s OGSM plan (Objectives, Goals, Strategies, Measurements).
Identify critical activities and develop standard operating procedures and training programs to address them.
Issuance and support of AES Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Create and track (quarterly) Safety Improvement Plan (SIP).
Document Good Catches and Timeouts in Intelex System per policy.
Organize and document emergency drills per policy.
Ensure facility inspections are conducted per policy, with attention to:
Gas detection systems (inspection and calibration)
Fire Extinguishers
Fire & Emergency alarms
Emergency Lighting
Cylinder Storage
Housekeeping
Lead Safety Committee (AES Safety Council)
Organized and develop content for monthly team safety meeting
Document meetings per policy
Implement a rotational program to help keep team engaged
Issue Hazardous Work Permits (HWP) when required.
Facilitate Management of Change (MOC) on facility or ALTEC equipment when required.
Support any internal or external compliance audits when required.
Follow AMG’s OGSM plan (Objectives, Goals, Strategies, Measurements).
Identify critical activities and develop standard operating procedures and training programs to address them.
Issuance and support of AES Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Create and track (quarterly) Safety Improvement Plan (SIP).
Document Good Catches and Timeouts in Intelex System per policy.
Organize and document emergency drills per policy.
Ensure facility inspections are conducted per policy, with attention to:
Lead Safety Committee (AES Safety Council)
Gas detection systems (inspection and calibration)
Fire Extinguishers
Fire & Emergency alarms
Emergency Lighting
Cylinder Storage
Housekeeping
Organized and develop content for monthly team safety meeting
Document meetings per policy
Implement a rotational program to help keep team engaged
Gas detection systems (inspection and calibration)
Fire Extinguishers
Fire & Emergency alarms
Emergency Lighting
Cylinder Storage
Housekeeping
Organized and develop content for monthly team safety meeting
Document meetings per policy
Implement a rotational program to help keep team engaged

In Training

Ensure AES training occurs and is documented:
NTT Electrical Safety and Troubleshooting.
Orbital Welding
Brazing
Life Critical (Amg)
Shield (Amg)
Safe Start (Amg)
Smith System safe driving (AMG)
Develop AES technical training modules with Subject Matter Expert (SME) content to be added to Airgas University.
Ensure customer training occurs and is documented and archived.
Leverage other Airgas and Air Liquide departments for training content and best practices.
NTT Electrical Safety and Troubleshooting.
Orbital Welding
Brazing
Life Critical (Amg)
Shield (Amg)
Safe Start (Amg)
Smith System safe driving (AMG)

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Are You A Match?

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/Or Experience

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering discipline – Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience in the Industrial Gas industry.
Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience with managing industrial projects from cradle to grave, and understanding of the related challenges in the entire project life cycle.
Notably organized, and able to keep up with and individually manage multiple projects with multiple stakeholders, while working together with a team to achieve overall goals.
Highly skilled in project management tools/techniques, such as scope definition and changes, project scheduling, critical path, estimating, budgeting, reporting and cost control.
Familiar with applications equipment using compression, refrigeration, purification, instrumentation, electrical, and controls.
Experience with industrial gases and equipment preferred.
Working knowledge of Google Suite applications (Google Docs, Google Slides and Google Sheets).
Some knowledge of Autodesk AutoCAD preferred.
Demonstrates personal integrity and transparency.
Demonstrates ability to make sound judgment, timely decisions, manage multiple tasks and prioritize/delegate work effectively.
Familiar with applications equipment using compression, refrigeration, purification, instrumentation, electrical, and controls.
Experience with industrial gases and equipment preferred.
Working knowledge of Google Suite applications (Google Docs, Google Slides and Google Sheets).
Some knowledge of Autodesk AutoCAD preferred.
Demonstrates personal integrity and transparency.
Demonstrates ability to make sound judgment, timely decisions, manage multiple tasks and prioritize/delegate work effectively.

Computer Skills:

Critical Skills:

Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate with project stakeholders; fluent in English – both written and spoken.
Demonstrates ability to adapt to constantly changing scenarios, and react appropriately.
Working knowledge of ISA symbols as required for P&ID’s and site layout drawings.
Knowledge of codes and standards including: ISO 9001, OSHA, National Electrical Code, UL, NFPA, AWS, ASME, and CGA.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Project Management Professional (PMP) is a plus.

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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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