UE Plant Manager

Overview

Airgas is Hiring for a UE Plant Manager in Charlestown, NH. The UE Plant Manager supervises the daily activities for the plant's UE Testing Department of gas cylinder processing, including compliance with all FDA, DOT, OSHA, EPA, SAFECORE, and other business related compliance activities.

• Supervises the activities of 2 or more UE associates in the ultrasonic testing of gas cylinders. Assigns task to workers according to customers' needs, current stock levels and worker's expertise. Recommends or initiates personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, discharge, and disciplinary measures.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Understands and follows UE Standard Operating Procedures for testing. Operates computer equipment and value machine (if applicable) in order to conduct testing. Records test results, cylinder serial number, and test date in a timely and accurate manner. Stamps test date and label gas cylinders once ultrasonic testing is complete.
• Maintains testing and time records. Reviews and interprets test results and documentation as it relates to local, state, and federal compliance and Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). inspection and maintenance of ultrasonic testing equipment. Calibrates and adjusts ultrasonic testing equipment to required standards and settings.
• Ensures that defective cylinders or those requiring maintenance or repair are removed from service until corrected.
• Corrects unsafe acts or conditions without delay.
• Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
• Implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, quality of product, and changes working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of team.
• Trains new workers and cross trains employees to continue production during personnel shortages.
• Operates a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment to safely move gas cylinders off of pallets onto testing equipment.
• Additional duties and projects as may be assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of 40-hour Ultrasonic Testing training course & certification required.
• Prior related experience in a manufacturing and/or distribution operations facility in a lead role.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Aptitude to operate, troubleshoot and maintain electro-mechanical ultrasonic test systems.
• Good mechanical aptitude and a familiarity to hand tools.
• Ability to read and comprehend material safety data sheets, DOT regulations, and other work-related documentation.
• Ability to routinely move 25 - 75 lbs., and occasionally transport 76 to greater than 100 lbs. with the aid of material handling equipment.

• Prior experience handling/shipping compressed gas cylinders to include use of Ultra Sonic Testing / Hydro testing methods preferred.
• Prior experience utilizing SAP preferred.

We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.

We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children.

Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.

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 the known disabilities of such individuals so as 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

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation.

Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and…