Plant Manager

Plant Manager (Open)

Location:

Shinnston, WV - Filling industrial

• Day‑to‑day oversight of plant operations for producing and repackaging compressed and liquid gases into cylinders.
• Lead associate activities safely, collaboratively, and in compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Operate and maintain plant equipment for pumping or repackaging gases, ensuring federal, state, local, and company compliance.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and orderly plant appearance.
• Analyse production schedules and determine associate‑hour requirements.
• Establish and adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Review production and operating reports, resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to prevent delays.
• Implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Modify working conditions and equipment usage to optimise workflow and support associate well‑being.
• Inspect machines and equipment to ensure optimal operational performance.
• Ensure safety rules are consistently championed; schedule, conduct, and document safety training.
• Interpret company policies to workers and foster alignment with safety regulations.
• Investigate and report all injuries and accidents within 24 hours.
• Analyse, resolve, and assist associates in work‑related issues or roadblocks.
• Partner with HRBP on associate actions, including promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures.
• Ensure associate issues and grievances are handled to optimise engagement.
• Lead subordinate supervisors to provide support, coaching, and corrective action.
• Train new associates and provide cross‑training during capacity variations.
• Maintain time and production records and approve essential overtime while managing it appropriately.
• Accurately complete and submit paperwork such as shippers, cylinder audits, and month‑end reports.
• Utilise plant dashboards and financial reports to drive operational efficiencies and cost improvement.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three to five years of related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least five years of supervisory experience.
• Valid employment authorization in the U.S. and no visa sponsorship requirement.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to become forklift certified.
• Good computer skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend Safety Data Sheets and all other written communications.
• Good communication skills.
• Flexible and open to new ideas.
• Good people skills.
• Prior forklift experience.
• Prior SAP experience.

• Medical, dental, vision plans.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pre‑tax commuter transportation benefit.
• Parental leave.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Floating holidays.
• Jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave.
• Paid holidays for eligible full‑time employees.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents.
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, with extended hours as needed.

Airgas is 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 does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations 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