Production Manager

Location: Louisiana

R Production Manager (Open)

Location:

Geismar, LA - 35114 E Hwy 30 - Filling industrial

Airgas is Hiring for a Production Manager in Geismar, LA!

At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
** 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
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* Work Schedule:

** Monday - Friday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
* ** Recruiter:
** Tammie Stacye/tammie.stacye

The Production Manager supports and coordinates a shift of cylinder processors and operators. This role is meaningful for meeting cylinder maintenance and production goals while ensuring alignment with Key Performance Indicators.
* Coordinate cylinder requirements with region branches
* Mentors and grows assigned personnel. Responsible for conducting timely and quality performance conversations with the Plant Manager. Facilitates performance improvement steps when necessary to support team health.
* Collaborates with and coordinates plant activities to reach sustainable excellence and economy of operations to advance production goals.
* Develops plant goals and works with and through subordinate associates to achieve results.  Works with the Plant Manager to achieve goals.
* Follows and maintains all FDA, OSHA, EPA, DOT requirements and regulations.
* Maintain all required computer and hand-generated paperwork
* Reports any equipment or facility defects to management.
* Reviews technical publications, articles, and abstracts to stay abreast of technological developments in the industry.
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* Required Qualifications:

*** High school diploma or equivalent
* Needs to have two years of prior demonstrated management or leadership experience.
* Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.
* Strong analytical skills and a thorough understanding of leveraging metrics and related tools to improve production efficiency and effectiveness.
* Proven ability to organize, connect with others, and provide supportive leadership.
* Knowledge of safety programs, OSHA, EPA, DOT and FDA and all related regulations and procedures.
* The ability to understand and apply all written documentation and instructions.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Associate's or Bachelor's degree.
* Ideally, you bring five (5) or more years of experience in the sales or distribution of gases, welding supplies, or similar industrial products.
* One year of filling compressed gas cylinders experience is a plus.
* Familiarity with SAP, Power BI, and Planning Production Module programs, or a strong willingness to learn these systems.
* One year of forklift experience is a plus.

** Benefits
* * We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and 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, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.

Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an 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.

** Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE
** At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces  the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our…