Assistant VP of Operations

* Lead by example - positively promoting Safety, Compliance, Customer Service and Efficiency/Profitability - in that order.
* Manages the AOM team to drive a culture that fosters safety, employee engagement, ownership, and collaboration 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.
* Assist in the development and execution of capital expenditure budgeting and project coordination once proper approvals have been received.
* Work with the Region Safety Management Team to coordinate the procedures required for compliance with Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), state regulations and Airgas/Air Liquide Policies & Standard Operating Procedures (AOSs/SOPs).
* Develop, implement, monitor and execute operational efficiency targets while simultaneously maintaining or improving customer service levels
* Review production orders and schedules to obtain product data such as types, quantities, specifications of products, and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan efficient and cost effective operations that meet customers’ product needs and customer satisfaction.
* Resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and minimum delays, while ensuring all safety standards are maintained or improved.
* Partner with the Human Resources management team to effectively resolve employee relations issues.
* Provide training and equipment to all Operations employees to safely, properly and efficiently perform their jobs.
* Other projects/initiatives as assigned.
* Minimum of 10 years of increasing leadership responsibility in production, logistics, distribution, safety or operations; prior industry experience strongly preferred.
* Experience in developing operations strategies & developing/managing a budget.
* Experience driving a safety culture.
* Strategic thinker with the imagination & foresight to conceptualize new ideas and opportunities as well as the tactical skills to implement.
* Demonstrated knowledge of compliance regarding applicable federal/state regulations (i.e. OSHA, EPA, DOT, & FDA).
* Versatility to function effectively in a fast paced and changing business environment.
* Considerable independent judgment and initiative are required in resolving problems and making recommendations; demonstrating tact and diplomacy in dealing with internal and external customers; and handling proprietary information.
* Excellent leadership, motivational and project management skills.
* Financial acumen for developing and articulating metrics utilized by business professionals when developing budgets & plans, considering capital equipment purchases, and developing pricing guidelines. Strong understanding of contracts, contractual language and legal terminology.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others, collaborate and to create cross-functional alignment.
* Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Must be proficient with Google suite applications and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).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.

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