Operations Expediter

R Operations Expediter (Open)

Star, MS - Dry-ice logistics

• Schedule:7:00 am- 7:00 pm
• 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

As the Operations Expediter (Site Yard Supervisor), you will support and oversee the daily operations of our distribution and plant yard activities-including ADI driver activity, vehicle loading/unloading, vendor operations, site security, safety compliance, and asset management. Working closely with the Distribution Branch Manager and Plant Manager, you will partner across teams to foster an efficient, safe environment while ensuring equipment maintenance and assets meet Airgas standards and regulatory requirements.

• Support and guide daily operational functions in the manufacturing yard, including safe motor vehicle execution, loading/unloading of assets, site security, and facility support activities.
• Supervise and balance transportation and vendor schedules to nurture safe traffic flow and ensure alignment with Airgas policies, SOPs, and safety standards.
• Build active hourly partnerships with Production to streamline floor operations, communicate order status and safety metrics, and prevent backlogs in shipping/receiving.
• Collaborate on workforce planning, shift scheduling, and coverage for loading and unloading personnel.
• Track on-site assets (trailers and boxes) to nurture availability and support continuous operational flow.
• Conduct quality assurance verification during loading and offloading to ensure assets meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Identify safety hazards, equipment deficiencies, and facility issues, advancing corrective and preventative solutions.
• Coordinate vehicle and trailer maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution in partnership with plant leadership.
• Maintain full compliance with OSHA regulations, Airgas safety policies, environmental requirements, and support continuous improvement initiatives for safety, reliability, and loading efficiency.
• Ensure timely, accurate data entry for inspections and compliance documentation while participating in audits and special projects as directed.
• Operate material handling equipment (including forklifts) on an occasional basis as required, and offer on-call guidance as needed for operational or safety-related issues.

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, nights, and holidays. Likely working 4 - twelve hours shifts, per week (Subject to change)

• Education & Experience:A High School diploma combined with extensive experience, specifically including three (3) years of supervising 10+ production workers in an industrial setting.
• Leadership & Discipline:Strong decision-making skills to enforce company policies, plant procedures, and discipline staff in a fair, professional manner.
  
  Familiarity with OSHA regulations and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean/Six Sigma)
• Administration & Communication:Very good written/verbal communication for basic reports, plus organizational skills to manage personnel files, time tracking, and inventory.
• Math & Computer Literacy:Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, email) and higher-level math skills necessary for budgeting and cost control.
• Environment & Physical Demands:Ability to work and lead a team safely in a noisy environment with elevated CO_2 vapor, including the physical capability to occasionally lift 5-50 lb.

• Advanced
  
  Education:
  
  An Associate's degree is preferred
• Industry Expertise:Prior knowledge of operating specific ice plant machinery (block presses, saws, pelletizers, and valves).
• Licensing:An active forklift certification.

• Medical
• dental
• 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
• paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees
• 401k plan with company matching funds
• tuition reimbursement
• discounted college tuition for eligible employees' dependents
• 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.

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