Assistant Plant Manager

R Assistant Plant Manager (Open)

Location:

Toledo, OH - Filling industrial

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Airgas is Hiring for an Assistant Plant Manager in Toledo, 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

Recruiter:
Kailee Cooper /

The Assistant Plant Manager guides and supports the day-to-day activities for multiple segments of the industrial, specialty and medical distribution and gas filling operations for a plant. This position assists with coordinating all gas cylinder processing, ultrasonic testing, and alignment 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), SAFECORE, and other business-related safety and quality standards.

• Supports and mentors a team of two or more associates involved in activities related to the plant, quality assurance lab, and/or drivers.

• Coordinates and partners with other Plant Supervisors to ensure smooth, collaborative day-to-day operations.

• Fosters a strong safety and compliance culture, proactively addressing unsafe conditions to ensure a secure environment for all.

• Connects tasks to team members according to customers' needs, current stock levels, and the individual's growing expertise.

• Reviews production schedules and estimates team capacity and resources for the successful completion of assignments. Maintains thoughtful time and production records.

• Communicates company policies clearly and upholds safety standards to ensure the well-being of the team.

• Implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product; pioneers changes in working conditions to increase the overall effectiveness of the team.

• Initiates and suggests plans to inspire and motivate team members to reach shared objectives.

• Nurtures professional relationships to resolve work challenges or assists team members in collaborative problem-solving.

• Recommends or initiates talent-focused actions, such as new hires, promotions, transfers, and performance alignment strategies.

• Provides dedicated training for new team members and encourages cross-training to ensure continuity and professional growth for all employees.

• Provides assistance to the Plant Manager with regard to planning and managing capital investments to advance the facility's capabilities.

• Coordinates the proper inventory levels of supplies and equipment to ensure the team has the tools they need.

• Additional duties and projects as may be assigned to support the plant's success.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• 2 or more years in a leadership or coordinative role within a manufacturing or distribution environment.

• We are looking for prior technical experience with compressed gases, gas analysis, and gas lab equipment.

• Familiarity with utilizing SAP is a plus.

• Proficiency in Google Suite applications and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).

• Strong analytical skills and a thorough understanding of how to utilize insights and related tools to improve team flow and effectiveness.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. We value communication that ensures a smooth flow of information through clear speaking and writing, the encouragement of open expression of ideas, and active, empathetic listening.

• A foundational comfort with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure using whole numbers,…