Area Operations Manager

R Area Operations Manager (Open)

Location:

Theodore, AL - Filling industrial

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.

• 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 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.

The Area Operations Manager (AOM) is a dynamic guidance role responsible for inspiring and guiding our Plant Managers and associates in achieving excellence in day-to-day operations, maintenance, safety, compliance, capital expenditures, and budgeting within a defined area. The AOM actively identifies and promotes operational programs and optimal practices that enhance the customer experience, improve efficiencies, and optimize costs across the cylinder supply chain.

This role collaborates effectively with regional and divisional guides, subject matter experts (SMEs), and peers to identify and implement training and development initiatives that foster our plants’ ability to meet established performance metrics.

• Provide supportive guidance to production facilities within your assigned area, facilitating training, mentorship, and development to foster high retention and alignment with company policies.
• Analyze key performance indicators (labor plans, overtime, fulfillment data) and utilize critical thinking to resolve manufacturing, supply chain, and maintenance operational needs while maximizing cost efficiencies. Bring an in-depth understanding of industry business and accounting concepts, including ROI, P&L statements, balance sheets, and margin responsibilities.
• Maintain transparent, proactive, and frequent communication throughout the District to articulate the “why” behind initiatives. Build alignment across cross-functional teams using exceptional interpersonal skills, diplomacy, and the ability to deliver impactful oral and written presentations to all levels of management.
• Partner with Regional and Division Safety guidance to promote a deeply rooted culture of safety. Facilitate the Airgas Incident Review Committee, conduct regular facility visits, and foster strict compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, FDA, DHS, and state regulations.
• Coordinate equipment bidding, vendor compliance, and project management while collaborating with the Cylinder Asset Manager to maintain proper cylinder supply. Coordinate and support regional initiatives such as plant efficiency audits, Industrial Gas Manual audits, 5S programs, and continuous improvement projects.
• Develop, implement, and revise standard operational practices (SOPs) while sharing optimal practices across the region. Bring agility, resilience, a change-oriented mindset, and a focus on timely execution to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving market landscape.

• 7-10+ years of industrial gas experience.
• Proven project management, IMS, root cause methodology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master/Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

We are 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.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-ac