Assistant Plant Manager

R Assistant Plant Manager (Open)

Location:

Cambridge, MD (Calgaz) - Industrial spec gas

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 Assistant Plant Manager in Cambridge, MD!

We are looking for you !

• 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 up to 14-week paid child birth benefits 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.
• Benefits We care about and support our Airgas Families.
• This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 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.
• Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.
• Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

As an Assistant Plant Manager, you will help foster a safe, collaborative, and thriving environment at our Airgas facility. Partnering with site leadership, you will guide daily operations, mentor team members, and contribute to our commitment to safety, health, and environmental standards. In this role, you will support site operations when needed, nurture team growth, and collaborate on continuous improvement projects.

Ideally, you bring a supportive, detail‑oriented approach, a passion for building positive relationships, and a desire to facilitate shared success. Ensure that the plant and staff operate in accordance with the Airgas Safety Pledge and ensure full compliance with Airgas Safety policies. Partner with the team to achieve Airgas safety, health, environmental, and quality goals. Implement and support programs to achieve targeted goals.

In the absence of the Facility Manager, you will step in to support site security, safety, and operations. Guide, support, and mentor team members to help everyone perform at their best. Conduct performance reviews and nurture career growth to help team members develop for future opportunities. Foster an inclusive and supportive environment while building positive employee relations. Develop clear procedures and offer training to support regulatory and company requirements.

Collaborate on projects to enhance efficiency and productivity. Facilitate team activities and nurture project completion. Track team progress toward shared goals and facility objectives . Conduct orientation and supportive onboarding for new staff and line managers. Ensure completion of all reporting and record‑keeping requirements. Foster a culture of safety, health, environmental, and quality excellence across the team. Responsible for monthly product inventory reconciliation and end of month cylinder counts.

Continuously explore ways to improve the Airgas site operations.

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. Bachelor’s degree in…