Assistant Manager - Plant

Assistant Manager
- Plant

Location: Albany, NY
- Karner Rd
- Filling industrial

Salary: $75,000–$87,000 per year

• Actively manage day‑to‑day plant activities, including planning production schedules and ensuring trucks are loaded.
• Assign tasks to the 8 direct reports and build a safe working environment, with safety as the top priority.
• Plan daily production to advance performance and efficiency while meeting customer expectations.
• Promote a strong safety and compliance culture, correcting unsafe acts or conditions without delay.
• Review reorder point levels and adjust as necessary.
• Champion adherence to company policies and safety regulations for all workers.
• Order parts and equipment essential for plant functionality.
• Support and coordinate a team of 8 contributors (5 fillers and 3 loaders).
• Communicate daily with the logistics manager on production issues or potential run‑outs.
• Train new workers and cross‑train employees to maintain production during personnel shortages.

• Education: High school diploma or GED required. College degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or Engineering preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a leadership role within manufacturing or distribution. Prior technical experience with compressed gases, gas analysis, or gas lab equipment is preferred.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Knowledge of SAP (preferred), intermediate skill with Google Suite and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Strong analytical skills and ability to leverage metrics to improve production efficiency.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and encourage open expression of ideas.
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic arithmetic and calculation of rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Self‑starter, well organized, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail oriented with the ability to complete handwritten compliance documentation accurately.

• Remain stationary for extended periods; occasionally traverse office or manufacturing locations.
• Frequent use of computer and telephone. Observe and assess information received via computer.
• Occasionally lift up to 60 pounds and move more than 125 pounds with assistance from material handling equipment.

Airgas offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, short‑term and long‑term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, employee assistance program, pre‑tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full‑time employees. 401(k) plan with company match, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Airgas is 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.