Area Operations Manager

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We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.# At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.# Airgas is Hiring for an Area Operations Manager in Birmingham, AL!
*** We are looking for you!
**** Work Schedule
- Monday
- Friday am-pm
* Referral Bonus
* Comprehensive Family Benefits:
Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
* Support for Parents:
We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.
* Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
* Early Access:
Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment
** Recruiter:
** Jacob (Jac) Phone:  Call or Text
** The Area Operations Manager (AOM) is a dynamic, collaborative leadership role dedicated to inspiring and guiding our Plant Managers and associates in achieving exceptional results in day-to-day operations, maintenance, safety, compliance, capital expenditures, and budgeting within a defined area. The AOM actively identifies and advances operational programs and excellent practices that enhance the customer experience, improve efficiencies, and optimize costs across the cylinder supply chain.

This role collaborates effectively with regional and divisional leaders, subject matter experts (SMEs), and peers to identify and implement training and development initiatives that support our plants in meeting established performance metrics.
*** Guide leadership to production facilities within the assigned area, supporting Plant Managers in achieving Area and Regional performance goals.
* Cultivate training, development, and motivate teams to support alignment with company policies.
* Support and coordinate multiple Plant Managers.
* Analyze key performance indicators, labor plans, overtime, fulfillment, and other data to proactively identify trends and adjust strategies related to fulfillment and cost benchmarks.
* Collaborate with production facilities to advance efficient and cost-effective operations that align with customer product needs and nurture a seamless customer experience.
* Ideally, you bring a thoughtful approach to building alignment through operational, manufacturing, supply chain path, and maintenance challenges to maximize cost efficiencies.
* Maintain transparent, proactive communication with the VP of Operations, sharing progress, challenges, opportunities, and improvements affecting the business.
* Foster consistent, effective, and frequent communication within the area, articulating the "why" behind initiatives.
* Conduct regular facility visits to guide performance, safety, compliance, and training improvements.
* Partner with Regional and Division Safety leadership to promote a culture of safety and encourage adherence to safety policies and procedures.
* Guide the Airgas Incident Review Committee and support safety improvement plans.
* Collaborate with the Cylinder Asset Manager and Plant Managers to maintain proper cylinder supply.
* Coordinate equipment bidding and project management, supporting vendor compliance and capital expenditure budget development.
* Develop, implement, and revise standard operational practices (SOPs) as needed and share excellent practices.
* Support compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, FDA, DHS, and state regulations, as well as Airgas policies.
* Guide and support initiatives across the region, such as plant efficiency audits, Industrial Gas Manual audits, 5S programs, and continuous improvement projects.
* Foster consistent, transparent, and effective communication throughout the District, emphasizing safety and environmental objectives at all Airgas facilities.
* Foster teamwork and an employee-focused environment to inspire associates and promote high retention rates.##                         ## ## Are you a MATCH?##
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* Required Qualifications:

*** At least 5 years…