Production Supervisor

R Production Supervisor (Open)

Location:

San Leandro, CA - Retail shop

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Airgas is Hiring for a Production Supervisor in San Leandro, CA!

We are looking for you!

• Pay: $75,000 - $90,000

• 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 Production Supervisor leads and supports the day to day activities for a segment within the industrial, specialty and medical distribution and gas filling operations of a production location. This position assists with coordinating all gas cylinder processing, ultrasonic testing, and compliance with all Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), SAFECOR, and other business related compliance activities.

• Supports and guides the activities of plant production associates to accomplish team goals.

• Nurtures a strong safety and compliance culture, proactively addressing unsafe acts or conditions.

• Coordinates tasks with team members according to customers' needs, current stock levels, and the strengths of each associate.

• Reviews production schedules and evaluates team capacity to ensure the successful completion of assignments. Maintains time and production records.

• Translates company policies for the team and upholds safety standards.

• Implements measures to advance production methods, equipment performance, and product quality; fosters an environment that increases the effectiveness of the work crew. Collaborates on plans to inspire the team to achieve collective goals.

• Evaluates and collaborates on work challenges, or assists associates in finding solutions.

• Recommends or initiates associate actions, such as new hires, promotions, transfers, offboarding, and performance guidance. Provides onboarding for new associates and cross-trains the team to ensure continuous production.

• Provides assistance to the Plant Manager with regard to planning and managing capital investments.

• Coordinates the proper inventory levels of supplies and equipment.

• Drives commitment to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment.

• Creates a safe work environment by contributing to zero preventable accidents and ensuring continuous alignment with company safety rules, standard operating procedures, and governmental regulations.

• Evaluates and collaborates on work challenges, and may assist drivers in finding solutions.

• Creates load sheets for production loaders to prepare trucks for on-time delivery.

• Assists Branch Manager with driver ride-alongs, providing coaching on Smith Safe Driving principles, DOT paperwork compliance, pre-trip and post-trip inspections, Material Handling, and customer service relations.

• Participates in monthly safety meetings with drivers, interprets company policies to drivers, and promotes safety culture and standards.

• Assists Branch Manager with processing cylinder orders for local routes.

• Processes delivery order tickets in the system.

• Works closely with Branch Manager on the efficiencies through cylinder utilization and customer replenishment orders (ZRO).

• Pulls daily orders from SAP system to create the necessary routes for driver deliveries on a daily basis.

• All employees are expected to perform any reasonable work request that falls within their qualifications but not specifically described.

• Minimum of five years industry related experience and/or training within a distribution or industrial production environment.

• A minimum of 1 year of demonstrated leadership experience.

• Proficiency in the operation of a forklift (appropriate certifications will be maintained).

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Prefer prior technical experience with compressed gases, gas analysis and gas lab equipment.

• Prior experience utilizing SAP preferred.

• Intermediate knowledge of Google suite applications (GMAIL, Drive, Sheets, etc.).

• Strong analytical skills and a thorough understanding of how to leverage metrics to improve production effectiveness.

• Ability to read and comprehend material safety data sheets.

• Ability to contribute effectively to a fast-paced environment and meet team deadlines.

The hourly base pay range for this position in California is $75,000 -…