Plant Manager
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Manufacturing / Production
Operations Management, Production Manager, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
R Plant Manager (Open)
Location:
Lima, OH - Retail shop How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? 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 a Plant Manager in Lima, OH We are looking for you !
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.
The Plant Manager is responsible for leading and empowering the team engaged in producing and repackaging of compressed and liquid gases into cylinders, correcting unsafe acts or conditions without delay, and aligning daily responsibilities with team members according to customer needs, current stock levels and team strengths. Ensures the safe operation and maintenance of the plant for pumping or repackaging of gases into cylinders while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, local and company policies, procedures, regulations and laws.
Maintains a neat, clean and orderly plant appearance. Studies production schedules and estimates team-hour requirements for completion of job assignments. Establishes and/or adjusts work procedures collaboratively to meet production schedules. Partners with the team to enhance production methods, equipment performance, and product quality. Adapts workflows and use of equipment to support team productivity and well-being. Ensures all safety rules are strictly observed and safety training is regularly scheduled, conducted and documented.
Interpret company policies to team members and foster a culture of safety adherence.
Ensures all injuries and accidents are properly investigated and reported within 24 hours. Analyzes and resolves, or partners with team members in solving, work related problems. Supports career growth, internal movement, and constructive performance management. Ensures associate issues, grievances, etc. are effectively handled. Mentors and guides operational leaders to cultivate effective leadership. Design collaborative initiatives to inspire and engage the team to achieve goals.
Provides coaching and corrective action promptly, to ensure that team members receiving feedback are supported to meet shared performance goals. Onboards new team members and supports cross-functional learning to continue production during personnel shortages. Maintains time and production records and approves overtime when essential, while keeping overtime at acceptable levels. Collaborates with outside sales to ensure order accuracy and properly scheduled customer deliveries by Airgas trucks.
Monitors SAP reports daily such as open order/delivery reports, billing and delivery block reports and open Purchase Order (PO) reports. Oversees employee development in procedural areas such as following all Airgas Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) and safety regulations. Run recurring orders for the next day's deliveries. Route all the trucks and PGI tickets. Complete Daily Cycle Counts.
- High School Diploma or GED
- A total of five (5) years of industry experience to include a minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated experience working in a supervisory/leadership role.
- Prefer prior experience with compressed/packaged gases.
- Prefered Qualifications Prior experience utilizing SAP preferred. Intermediate knowledge of Google suite applications Strong analytical skills and a thorough understanding of how to leverage metrics and related tools to improve production efficiency and effectiveness. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Communication skills that ensure a smooth flow of information between self…
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