Plant Manager

Plant Manager (Open) – R

Location:

Shinnston, WV - Filling industrial

We are looking for a Plant Manager to oversee day‑to‑day operations at our Shinnston facility. The role focuses on production leadership, safety compliance, equipment maintenance, and continuous process improvement.

• Operate and safely maintain the plant for the pumping or repackaging of gases into cylinders, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, local, and company policies.
• Analyze production schedules and determine associate‑hour requirements to fulfill job assignments.
• Review production and operating reports and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to prevent delays.
• Implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Inspect machines and equipment to guarantee optimal utilization and performance.
• Champion safety rules and conduct regular safety training, including investigation and reporting of injuries and accidents within 24 hours.
• Analyze, resolve, and assist associates in solving work‑related issues or roadblocks.
• Collaborate with the HR Business Partner on associate actions such as promotions, transfers, disciplinary measures, and grievance handling.
• Lead subordinate supervisors, providing coaching and corrective action to ensure associate performance goals are met.
• Train new associates and provide cross‑training to maintain production during capacity changes.
• Maintain time and production records, approving overtime when necessary.
• Accurately complete and submit paperwork such as shippers, cylinder audits, and month‑end reports.
• Utilize plant dashboards and financial reports to drive operational efficiencies and cost improvements.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three to five years of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least five years of supervisory experience.
• Valid U.S. employment authorization; no visa sponsorship required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to become forklift certified.
• Good computer skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend Safety Data Sheets and written communications.

• Strong communication skills.
• Flexible and open to new ideas.
• Good people skills.
• Prior forklift experience.
• Prior SAP experience.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability, life, and accidental death & 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 eligible full‑time employees.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement and discounted tuition for eligible dependents.
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

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 enable 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